Beachbound

Sending gentle hugs & get better soon wishes!

elm

Sorry to hear you are so sick. What is plueral effusion?
Get better quickly!

Radiana

Don't forget the jello. I don't know how people feel about artificial sweetners but sugar free jello is a tasty treat and the gelatin is supposed to be good for nails and hair and now I'm reading it can even promote collagen in your skin. At my age I need all the collagen I can get.

purplemem

four paws-I am so sorry to hear that you are ill with lung issues. I literally feel for you.

Do all the rest you can, it takes 6 weeks to recover from pneumonia no matter what someone says about "I felt better in 2 weeks." Pleural effusion is very painful, allow yourself to rest and heal.

You are in my prayers.
Hugs,
MJ

mim

Thinking about pneumonia -- Has everyone gotten their shot?? My DH has and I'm not sure -- I'll have to check with my primary doc.

We both got our Flu shots at the pharmacy today -- and the good news is that the shingles vaccine is now in good supply. The Pharmacist also said that Medicare would pay for it.

Mim

elm

Can't take flu shots, but have found a homeopathic remedy that has worked for me for the past several years.

purplemem

I got my flu shot for free today at Walmart. There was a nurse stationed by the front door begging us to get them, as long as we had medicare.

One more thing done to get ready for winter.

nancia

elm-- your comment about the flu shot reminded me- i can't take the 'normal' flu shot (no surprise there!lol) because i am allergic to thimerisol, a preservative used in eye products alot. it's a very rare allergy, but the good news is, you can now get a thimerisol-free flu shot at walgreens. the shot isn't cost free. but hopefully will allow me to be flu-free!
4paws-- you should be feeling better with all these good wishes! hope you are, and the good wishes are still headed your way!

Leann

cottontop, I say definitely GO FOR IT! If your body is dealing with the pounding and you are remaining uninjured, then do it. I don't think your age should be a hindrance at all. I envy your ability to run!

Leann

I guess I am just gonna sleep my week away. I just hate being sick.

It has been almost 10 days since my last walk. I am on the schedule to walk a half marathon on New Years Day - something I really wanna do at least once. Two years ago, I was training to run the full marathon, but as you know, my knees couldn't handle it and I had to drop out. Since I have been grounded and ill, my knees are really good. Today I was able to pull my right heel to my butt - something I cannot do when I am walking 20 miles a week. I have to exercise to control my weight. Plus, my body craves movement.

The Synvisc One injections that I got in June are expected to give me relief for 6 - 18 months. (The one I got in Nov needed to be re-administered in June - it was the 3 injection series.) DH made a comment that I thought was way out there at the time. I'd like your thoughts.

Since I have been walking so much, he said to be careful that I "don't use it (Synvisc) up". Do you think the more active I am, the shorter the life of the Synvisc? I think it sounds silly. Since my last walk, my knees have quit hurting and full range of movement has returned. I really don't wanna quit walking. I love being outdoors and the quiet time to myself. I am so invigorated when I'm done. I've been limiting those activities that might interfere with my walking abilities - but then again, I can't do lunges, jumping jacks, etc.

I don't know what I'll do if I have to quit walking. Cycling has never given me the cardio push I work for. I can do the elliptical, but for the rest of my life?

Thanks for letting me ramble.