Friday Roundup

I'm back.  My shoulder is much better.  I have to remind myself in the future to ease up on it when it gets that bad.  I could barely raise my right arm to put my clothes on.  Not good.  But I dealt with it.  I want thank all of you for your concern.  It really meant a lot to me.

This has been a rough week.  Do you remember me telling you I caught hubby's cold?  Well, it went on and on and on, not getting any better.  Throat tickles, coughing to the point that tears came out of my eyes, post nasal drip, headaches, tiredness.  I did everything I could to get rid of it--lemon ginger tea with honey, Coricidin, lots of vitamin C rich foods, rest, etc.  But, nothing worked.  Not only was there no changes, but it seemed to be getting worse.  

When I woke up this past Sunday with my eyes all red and gooped up I knew it was time to see the doctor, something I NEVER do for a cold, but I had been suffering for 9 days with no improvement.  Good thing I went.  Turns out I was suffering with severe allergies.  I NEVER had allergies before and told him.  Doctor told me neither had he, but this year it hit him, and allergies can hit anyone at any age.  So I left his office with a prescription for Claritin, an eye drop, and prednisone.  The prednisone I refuse to take.  Hubby took 5 mg for his emphysema and it brought him from pre-diabetes to diabetes.  When he stopped taking it, he went back to pre.  I, too, am pre-diabetic, and my RX was for 4 10 mg pills for 5 days.  That's a lot.

After research I decided it's not conducive to my blood pressure which was 153/83 yesterday. Prednisone raises the sodium level and lowers the potassium--not good. Will also be buying over the counter eye drops from now on.  Almost fainted when she told me my RX had a $37.50 co-pay.    And it was only for THREE DAYS.  Yikes.  

Trying to follow the Mediterranean Diet.  Trouble is, I don't like fish, but I adore their other foods.  

Cucumber, tomato, black beans, parsley, white sweet onion, lemon juice and olive oil.

Chicken thighs, olives, peppers, onion, garlic, rosemary, and salt free chicken broth. 

Finally returned to the center on Wednesday.  I didn't attend Mindfulness because of throat tickle attacks when I sit still, and I didn't want to ruin everyone else's meditation.   

Went to WW on Thursday.  So darn frustrated, but not giving up. I did everything right these past few weeks.  Salads, 0 point soups, grilled chicken, veggies, and extra walking. And only lost .4. Still over and still had to pay. It's frustrating because I just don't know what to do. I'm doing it all and it's not working. Grrr!!!! Better luck next week.  That's all I can say.

Off to the center today, but before I go, I'd like to say I'm glad to be back. I really missed all of you.