Hi there....

[Maria-Juana]

This seems as good a thread as any to announce a break. I had some problems with colonoscopy prep medications and ended up in ER for blood panels, EEG,ECG, CT scan and Xrays. Found out I have a pre-existing subdural hematoma in the brain resulting from either a stroke or severe blow in the recent past. It just interacted with the meds. Also a severely bruised rib.

I am on additional meds that cause confusion. I am taking a break from posting until things clear up. I will check in to read, but probably not post.

Awww, Kiahanie, I'm so sorry to hear this. 

Rest and get better. Please keep us posted. We'll be here thinking of you and sending you positive vibes.
((hug))

[kevin]

ouch

get better

[Meat]

Get well soon. 

[8livesleft]

This seems as good a thread as any to announce a break. I had some problems with colonoscopy prep medications and ended up in ER for blood panels, EEG,ECG, CT scan and Xrays. Found out I have a pre-existing subdural hematoma in the brain resulting from either a stroke or severe blow in the recent past. It just interacted with the meds. Also a severely bruised rib.

I am on additional meds that cause confusion. I am taking a break from posting until things clear up. I will check in to read, but probably not post.

Oh, I hope things clear up for you soon. Take it easy, rest well. 

[Dexter]

Take care

[none]

ok special K you can do this.

[Kiahanie]

Welcome back, none. This makes it easier to talk to you.

[Kiahanie]

That blood clot is probably not from a stroke. Last September I spent a week in Spokane getting in and out of a mid-sized car. When I got home I got out of the Prius, stood up too soon and banged my head on the door frame.

Dr says the clot did not cause me problems earlier because older brains shrink, so there was space for the hematoma without pressuring the brain. (One of the few advantages of an aging brain.)  The colonoscopy prep hydrated me, swelled tissues, created some pressure, hence the initial episode.

Glad it was not a stroke. Hope the clot recedes into the background again.

[kevin]

youve had more than your share of head issues, you know.

[Kiahanie]

Yup. Gonna look for a refurbished one, or maybe even a new one.

[Mark]

Get well soon.

[Kiahanie]

Got the MRI yesterday and my brain is in pretty good shape. No stroke or trauma, just some old blood that has not caused any problem for six months and likely never will.

The dizziness and my first geriatric fall, was from the colonoscopy prep, A not unusual reaction.

The fall seems to gave dislodged a calcium crystal from somewhere in the inner ear, the crystal floated somewhere it ought not be and induced vertigo. A common cause of vertigo fixed, in my case, by the Epley maneuver.

Just ordinary stuff happening all at once. If they happened one at a time there would have been no drama. Funny how life writes the script.

[kevin]

i have found that life never consults you in advance

i hope it improves for you

[Maria-Juana]

Good to hear it's "Just ordinary stuff happening."

[Kiahanie]

First day without the confusing meds. No longer confused.  Ribs are still sore but everything else seems to be back to normal, whatever that was.

Thanks for the encouraging messages. Back to our regular programming.

[Maria-Juana]

^^^
Good to hear.
Now, pick up your sword and shield and continue.

[Kiahanie]

Yes. Thank you. I will wear my virtual sword as long as I can.

[kevin]

well, you cant sneak that one by in this place

Spoiler

When William Penn was convinced of the principles of Friends, and became a frequent attendant at their meetings, he did not immediately relinquish his gay apparel; it is even said that he wore a sword, as was then customary among men of rank and fashion. Being one day in company with George Fox, he asked his advice concerning it, saying that he might, perhaps, appear singular among Friends, but his sword had once been the means of saving his life without injuring his antagonist, and moreover, that Christ had said, 'He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.' George Fox answered, 'I advise thee to wear it as long as thou canst.' Not long after this they met again, when William had no sword, and George said to him, 'William, where is thy sword?' 'Oh!' said he, 'I have taken thy advice; I wore it as long as I could.'

Samuel Janney, 1852

https://qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/19-47/

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[8livesleft]

First day without the confusing meds. No longer confused.  Ribs are still sore but everything else seems to be back to normal, whatever that was.

Thanks for the encouraging messages. Back to our regular programming.

Excellent news!

Growing up, I thought things only went downhill (got worse) 40s onward but recently I've been looking into these people in their 70s-80s and a few in their 90s doing just amazing stuff. A lot of them just started as well so it's never too late.

But start slow and steady, always stay safe with a companion or friend and just slowly expand the adventure - if you're doing outdoorsy stuff.

In case you want to explore gym work, find one with attentive trainers or coaches. What's great about working out is you reestablish that mind and body connection and firing up those neurons and nerves we tend to forget and ignore over time.

[none]

maybe we can roid rage at the gym...

[8livesleft]

maybe we can roid rage at the gym...

That might be fun. 

We can rage over the benefits of 9 pounds and 10 repetitions over 8.5 pounds and 12 repetitions.

[none]

ah you must be on the painting crew...
can of paint requires two to lift.

[Kiahanie]

maybe we can roid rage at the gym...

Thanks for reminding me. Gotta restock my juice. Meet you at the weights.

[none]

I took 4 times the dosage once, then got on the phone

[Dexter]

using a lighter weight just means more repetitions