Stinking hot and humid start to the week...... and didn't get much better as the week progressed.
Felt like a very busy week. Monday we were back and forward to the Optician's as where hubby got his eye's tested and where he got his glasses are two different locations and something was wrong with either his eyes or glasses. Long story short his prescription was wrong 😡 He has been fighting on with this for four months!
We had a doctor's appointment on Tuesday at our family GP. That always turns into an all day job as it's over and hour away from where we live. Plus we try and kill two birds with one stone and visit one of two family members each time we go down. This time it was a birthday so had lunch there.
Back to the doctors visit. More tests and follow ups to be done. The older you get the more specialists, tests and meds you see to have to do or be on!
Wednesday we had to be up just after 2am as I had an MRI appointment for 4am on my back. Another specialist feels I have a trapped nerve in my back???? I had a herniated disc operated on back in 1998, and the pain I suffered then, does not feel the same as what little pain I am suffering in my back, but what do I know...LOL
Suffice to say we were both tired on Thursday. Missing sleep seems to hit us both the second day after; rather than that day?
Friday was a quiet day. Hubby golfed in the afternoon; I just puttered around.
Saturday the heat came back and the British football season started on tv, so that kept hubby occupied!
Doctor suggested we take bisglycinate magnesium so we started that on Wednesday. It may help with our aches and pains, along with helping us sleep better. Too soon to see any results; worth a try I guess? Do any of you take that?
I have managed 5 out of 7 days of walking this week, not the best but at least I am averaging over 5 thousand steps per day which is better than nothing considering how painful my foot is. The doctor is thinking arthritis in one of the joints on the top of my foot, but until I have the MRI in October we won't know for sure.
Then finally, I have been sewing this week. Actually, I was doing more of the prep work before I do all the sewing. I am making lanyards and soup bowl cozies. The lanyards involve a lot of ironing!! I will explain when all is sewn what I am up too.
This is how my sewing table is looking.........a mess, but an organized mess!!
This week went by fast, that's for sure.
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I do not take the magnesium you are talking about. Taking meds can be challenging enough but when there are errors or misunderstandings it makes it even worse 🙃 😑
Hope you manage to get some rest. The heat 🥵 🔥 and humidity are still here in Montreal as well but this is supposed to cool some as rain 🌧 is expected Sunday and apparently we will have cooler 😎 temperatures. I sure hope so.
Sometimes it feels as though we're on an endless round of medical appointments. Glad your DH got his eyes sorted out though - that had to have been difficult to live with. We don't take magnesium other than what is included in our multi-vitamin. There are enough pills we take that I hate adding in anything else.
It's been hot and humid here these last few days too, it was so hot shopping yard sales yesterday that I gave up a little bit earlier than usual
we have the same issue with doctor appointments here too. They turn into an all day event since we we live so far away. I try to combine errands into those visits to make it all worth the trip.
I hope you et some answers from the MRI on your back pain.
5,000 steps a day is terrific. I'm happy when I can get that many in each day.
You have been busy. The heat and humidity is what keeps me from walking, the gym upstairs is not the same as walking outside, so don't go there often. You have done very well considering.
Yes I take magnesium as it also helps convert vitamin D to it's active form and is good for bones and muscle. I take mine at night along with my collagen drink as they work together. Buy a clean one though not an over the counter with loads of fillers and additives, I use the Nutrition Geek. At 63 (and a half, lol) I'm lucky I suppose that I don't have to take any prescribed medication, just the supplements I choose to take.
magnesium does seem to hep with my sleep , b12 and vitamin D help with the aches and pains they do say everyone should be taking vitamin D
There is a company that’s called specsavers. It’s supposed to be much cheaper than private Optomitrist’s.
Almost all that go there find that they’re glasses, when they arrive, are always the wrong script.
And once you add all the extras you need. They’re not any cheaper at all
I’ve been with my optometrist for over ten years. Never had any issues at all
Your very busy I’m sure a day at home sewing was very relaxing for you
Sorry, I can't help but I may borrow this info for my own aches and pains. Thank you.
I'm not a medical expert but found it Interesting your doctor recommended Magnesium bisglycinate which is a highly absorbable form of magnesium that supports various bodily functions, including muscle relaxation, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
However, it's not recommended for those with kidney or heart problems and those who may be pregnant.
(words from the internet)
I wish you a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
Harvey takes a form of magnesium but I don't believe it is the one you were recommended to take. He is much less inclined to leg cramps now and seems to be sleeping so much better.
My sewing machine will be out later this week hopefully getting lots of little things sewn up.
God bless.
We've been using SpecSavers since they opened in our province and haven't had a problem. The doctor that does our exam is skilled and has a good manner. I've worked in Ophthamology, so I do know what to expect.
The prices are what are quoted and there isn't a push towards upselling.
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