@emmaluggs oh no! I just had un unreal sore throat with COVID and had to have my tonsils out at 20 because I kept getting tonsillitis so badly, so I know what you mean when they swell so much that they’re blocking your air! I’m sorry you’re going through that; it’s not a fun time, by any means. I hope the antibiotics work quickly and tomorrow sees a more restful, pain free, snore free (ha) night!
@Want2beme This is so difficult to hear. I can’t possibly tell you if the doctors are right or wrong. I do know that a lot of women have very real conditions diagnosed as “anxiety” instead. But then, I do also know that anxiety can cause very real symptoms. It’s so difficult! I suppose all you can do is try the medication, see if you feel any better, and if you don’t, tell them, hey! I tried it your way and I’m still not okay! And I do hope at least the imaging scans (MRI, etc) could help rule out other major things maybe, when combined with blood results. And then when all of this is happening, you get cystitis symptoms, which ALWAYS happen on a Friday! ARGH! Im so sorry! I think chemists also have cystitis sachets that you can have over the counter, but I can’t remember what they’re called. I hope maybe between that, the bicarbonate, and the hot water bottle, you can make it until you can see an out of hours GP, if you have them available in your area (I know they’re rare as hen’s teeth in some areas).
@funinthesun19 What a tough, tough thing to worry about. I don’t blame you; it has to be so scary hoping that he’ll be okay, not getting a diagnosis that seems so obvious to you who sees him all day long, and then knowing what a big change is coming and all the ways it can go wrong. Completely understand why you’d be in bits in July, I suffer from anxiety (enough that I have pills for the very worst times) so I definitely understand, but I think all you can do is try not to torture yourself BEFORE July. You could easily lose sleep every night between now and when he starts secondary (and you’d be justified!) but instead, maybe just try to tell yourself, we’ll worry about it when we get there. We’ll face it when we get there. There’s nothing more I can do. I imagine part of why you feel so helpless is because you think a diagnosis might help and they won’t give you one, so I would either keep focusing on how to get one before secondary and out my energy in that, or put off my worries about it until I have to (and I don’t say this lightly - this is something INCREDIBLY difficult for me to do, too, to stop worrying until closer to an event itself). And if you can’t get a diagnosis, that’s not your fault. The NHS can’t just let down its youngest members like that. I hope you feel better. And if you need to vent, vent. I don’t blame you. Just… don’t torture yourself with worry.
@catwomando I’m still alive! Made it to the light festival tonight in my wheelchair; pic attached. Good luck with starting over! I have all the faith in the world that you can do it and it’s so much better than staying in a toxic job.
@blublub Wine is often the culprit around here. It’s definitely got a lot to answer for.
@Chichimcgee Oooo I do wish you all the luck, if it IS the first sign of labour - that everything goes smoothly and safely for you and your baby!
@Iseeyoulookingatme Work is a good reason to be awake!
@Violinist64 An acute kidney infection is also a “good” reason to be awake, as in it makes sense Enh you are, but a painful one. I’m glad it’s a bit better than it was earlier this evening but it sounds so painful and uncomfortable. I do hope that they’ve got a plan to clear it up quickly for you. And yes, of course, these things can sense that it’s the weekend, and know when to happen; I’m absolutely positive they can read calendars and they’re bastards. Feel better soon!
@Phos Well… it doesn’t sound like they deserve a ride to the airport but that was nice of DH. Not so nice of him to awaken you in the process. And how did I even miss that the Olympics had started?! Where have I been?
@Adatwistscientist Oh good grief, what an absolute nightmare - I hope the poor lad is feeling better and hopefully doesn’t vomit in you again, oh, EVER. Ha. Take about a mother’s love getting you through some wild things. Hopefully he’ll drift off soon and that sweet, life-giving coffee will be in your hand.
Sorry it’s a rough night for so many!