Things that give you the sh1ts

[dedja]

gout

Again …

2 days ago, onset in the right big toe, which also happens to have a bunion, so dose up on aspirin as usual, which does the trick and the pain subsides that day … hooray.

Yesterday, onset in the left big toe … WTF. Fairly mild pain early on, then late night the pain worsens, to the point that I hardly got any sleep and here I am.

I use to suffer regularly, but not for many years now … and now twice this year, and this time in both toes.

Most painful thing i have ever endured, i used to get it very bad and at times couldnt even walk, i had a bad attack in my right foot driving back from Melbourne many years ago and was alone, thank goodness for cruise control, pretty quick self lesson on left foot braking was under taken

Hope the pain subsides quickly for you, im on daily medication now and have been for 5 years and touch wood been all good but Xmas is always a worrying time

Yep, not something I’d even recommend to my worst enemy, I don’t know how you managed to drive like that!

Went to the Doc (the other one) this morning for a script, so hopefully it will subside by tomorrow.

Ironically, I had bloods done last Thursday, got the results this morning, but Uric Acid levels were normal … Doc was slightly stumped.

This is only the 3rd time in 20 years that I’ve needed a script, the other times I’ve managed it myself, although I was told 20 years ago to dose up on aspirin, which isn’t recommended now (I found out today). Funny thing is that it seemed to work.

Anyway, not a candidate for ongoing meds, but now have plenty of stock of strong meds to deal with any future episodes.

[Jimmy_041]

Yep, not something I’d even recommend to my worst enemy, I don’t know how you managed to drive like that!

Went to the Doc (the other one) this morning for a script, so hopefully it will subside by tomorrow.

Ironically, I had bloods done last Thursday, got the results this morning, but Uric Acid levels were normal … Doc was slightly stumped.

This is only the 3rd time in 20 years that I’ve needed a script, the other times I’ve managed it myself, although I was told 20 years ago to dose up on aspirin, which isn’t recommended now (I found out today). Funny thing is that it seemed to work.

Anyway, not a candidate for ongoing meds, but now have plenty of stock of strong meds to deal with any future episodes.

Must catch up for a BBQ and a dozen bottles of shiraz in the new year mate

[dedja]

[Spargo]

Aramex couriers!!
Ordered son’s Xmas presents on Black Friday sales and still don’t have them.
Aramex can’t find it but it’s ‘somewhere’ apparently
WTF does that mean?

Had some spare time today so drove out to their depot at Gillman. There was a line up & everyone had their own “special” story about this wonderful company. The blokes behind the counter were doing a great job, told us they’re 3 days behind in sorting. They would grab your tracking no & go out to the warehouse & look for your item. They seem to be finding most & found mine as well. So I’ve had a win as the free of charge replacement is coming today via Australia Post. ($300 worth of spices, rubs & marinades)

[Brodlach]

How does a delivery specialist have spare time this week?

[Jim05]

How does a delivery specialist have spare time this week?

Dead quiet today.
Most of them probably napping under a tree

[Spargo]

How does a delivery specialist have spare time this week?

I reckon 70% of my business customers closed last Friday, most private addresses have their deliveries already
#efficient

[Spargo]

How does a delivery specialist have spare time this week?

Dead quiet today.
Most of them probably napping under a tree

With the meter running

[Brodlach]

How does a delivery specialist have spare time this week?

I reckon 70% of my business customers closed last Friday, most private addresses have their deliveries already
#efficient

Forgot about businesses being closed, should have known as we are closed and everyone is at the shops.

Just ducked into Bunnings, dead as a door nail

Maybe go and give Amarex a hand

[mighty_tiger_79]

How does a delivery specialist have spare time this week?

I reckon 70% of my business customers closed last Friday, most private addresses have their deliveries already
#efficient

Forgot about businesses being closed, should have known as we are closed and everyone is at the shops.

Just ducked into Bunnings, dead as a door nail

Maybe go and give Amarex a hand

Amarex probably don't pay drivers...

[mal]

gout

Again …

2 days ago, onset in the right big toe, which also happens to have a bunion, so dose up on aspirin as usual, which does the trick and the pain subsides that day … hooray.

Yesterday, onset in the left big toe … WTF. Fairly mild pain early on, then late night the pain worsens, to the point that I hardly got any sleep and here I am.

I use to suffer regularly, but not for many years now … and now twice this year, and this time in both toes.

A couple of s-MAL-l tips

Maintenance
drink water drink water drink water even if you are in remission from Gout

During an attack
Try Chamomile tea a few times a day when you have it
You have to almost be vegetarian during an attack, except for the deadly nightshade family of veges



From personal experience , Gout is awful
I almost feel sorry for you

[locky801]

gout

Again …

2 days ago, onset in the right big toe, which also happens to have a bunion, so dose up on aspirin as usual, which does the trick and the pain subsides that day … hooray.

Yesterday, onset in the left big toe … WTF. Fairly mild pain early on, then late night the pain worsens, to the point that I hardly got any sleep and here I am.

I use to suffer regularly, but not for many years now … and now twice this year, and this time in both toes.

A couple of s-MAL-l tips

Maintenance
drink water drink water drink water even if you are in remission from Gout

During an attack
Try Chamomile tea a few times a day when you have it
You have to almost be vegetarian during an attack, except for the deadly nightshade family of veges



From personal experience , Gout is awful
I almost feel sorry for you

Cherries ( the fruit type) are good as well when in season, i eat 20 a day as they are said to prevent gout

[mighty_tiger_79]

Cherry juice

[mal]

Cherries
Cherry Juice
Cherry Ripes as well ?

[dedja]

Arthrexin (active ingredient Indometacin) is working a treat.

Bonus is that not only is it a good treatment for acute gout, but also the severe osteoarthritis I have in both knees, so have now got a stockpile to last a while.

Hooray, I can get some sleep tonight.

[mal]

Dedja
Have you considered buying shoes with a wide front ?
Will give your toes more room for your various ailments

[cracka]

Back spasms

Just came on here to post pinched nerves in the lower back. Usually go away after some movement but had to leave work after only an hour this morning. Getting a CT scan tomorrow as am still in pain with tingling sensations down right glute & hamstring.

PS. The reason I put the smiley face is from the drugs I've been prescribed. Woohoo

So after 2 weeks & an MRI, turns out I've got 2 bulging discs & one herniated disc.

4 weeks today & still not much better. Getting an injection tomorrow in the L4/5 disc to hopefully help with the pain so I can at least get back to work soon.

How’s it now?

The injection has taken most of the pain away, mainly just discomfort now. If I do too much lifting etc it starts to hurt.
Had to harrow the horse paddocks which were bloody rough & that stuffed me up for a couple of days.
Did manage to get out on the motorbike (off road dirt bike) last weekend & that was ok on the smooth stuff or standing up through the rough parts. Meant to be doing a big adventure ride in August so hopefully all good by then. That's only going to be 4wd tracks through the little & big desert national parks so shouldn't be too rough

Well that injection helped for 6 months. Had a flare up a couple of weeks ago after driving a truck with a sh!t seat & suspension then doing some farm work & heavy lifting. Had another injection last Thursday so hopefully that will ease some pain until symptoms cease. Apparently it takes between 48 hours & a week to settle in, sometimes the injection doesn't do anything.
Funnily enough, the 1500km mainly off road ride actually seemed to help.

[dedja]

That sucks big time, I feel your pain.

Hope there’s a longer term solution for you.

[cracka]

That sucks big time, I feel your pain.

Hope there’s a longer term solution for you.

Cheers mate. Hoping it will heal this time, if it lasts longer than a year I think I'll need surgery

[amber_fluid]

Aramex couriers!!
Ordered son’s Xmas presents on Black Friday sales and still don’t have them.
Aramex can’t find it but it’s ‘somewhere’ apparently
WTF does that mean?

Had some spare time today so drove out to their depot at Gillman. There was a line up & everyone had their own “special” story about this wonderful company. The blokes behind the counter were doing a great job, told us they’re 3 days behind in sorting. They would grab your tracking no & go out to the warehouse & look for your item. They seem to be finding most & found mine as well. So I’ve had a win as the free of charge replacement is coming today via Australia Post. ($300 worth of spices, rubs & marinades)

I still don't have my parcel.
I've rung them, emailed them, called them every name under the sun but still don't have it.
Incompetent, useless pricks!