I am no longer going to apologize for when I don’t post. Actually this is a good time for you to subscribe by email to my blog, that way you will be sure to get each and every post that I write. Top right corner of the post. I have all these plans of to do’s for the day including posting, but I am just having to go with the flow. Please hang in there with me.
In my last post I said …life is not perfect it but it could always be worse. We are happy with where we are at the moment. Well if we could get just have a bit more heat from the sun then life might even be perfect. Well life did get somewhat worse. However we do have heat and sunshine. Blue sky and sun can’t help but make one feel better. Well if you add in a beach and waves, that would be perfection.
The girls have been sticking close to each of us.
We were relaxed and enjoying life day to day when we both had an issue. Colin who had worked in the garden in the last post developed an extremely painful back. He actually is no better today ( 11 days later ). So the day we had the window washer in – gosh he did a wonderful job, totally perfect but for $300.00 it should be. This company does not do screens, they are an additional $5.00 each. We have 19 screens but our response was that we would do them ourselves. Colin was unable to mange on his own so I helped him. Near the end of the four hours that Cody was here he wanted to move my computer and computer table further away from the window. I went to help him and of course fell ( this was my second fall in the past 4 days.). I ended up with my head hitting the window and other damage to my chest and rear end.
Colin has been taking several short naps per day and the girls are always on him, protecting him.
The next day I could not move my neck in either direction. So Friday the 28th we headed to Vernon to see our chiropractor – this would be Colin’s 3rd visit with her and my first. We both suffered over the weekend. In July of 2018 ( thank you dear blog for having this information for me to refer to) while camping in Clearwater, BC, we met a couple who gave us a card for an excellent chiropractor in Summerland – a 90 minute drive in each direction from where we live. We were more than happy with our Vernon chiropractor but she was not helping us in these extreme painful circumstances. So Colin drove to Summerland on his own on May 1st and we both went again on the 2nd. We are still in pain and it will take time for our bodies to start to heal now that they have adjusted.
The girls have gotten a walk, sometimes short, most days.
I quite like the doctor, he has been in business for over 30 years. Colin’s issues are his issues but I always share my ‘stuff’ with you all. He gave me the most thorough examination that I have ever had. He was shocked that my back was straight, totally straight, I do not have a curve to my back like you all do, that S curve. He discovered that the right side of my neck was stuck and could not turn, it was locked and pushed forward. In the middle of my back certain vertebrae could not fully open and close and interlock as they should be, there was a blockage. Movement was impeded. Also my right pelvis was locked and when I walked the right hip could not move. Hmm I wonder if that is the reason I keep falling and also have so much pain in my right knee 😮 Perhaps I won’t be falling so much now.
Was totally done at the end of the treatment and as we drove the 90 miles home I could feel my body reacting to the many adjustments that I had receiver. Best of all I could move my neck a few inches in each direction. This moving there is a tiny bit of improvement. The doctor told me that I likely have been this way for some time and it will take a while to heal.
Carlie’s eyes just draw you in.
He did give me permission to use our vibration machine, to walk and for me to get back to my kinesiology exercises. Sadly I have let them lapse since early March when my cough began. I finished the two week cortisone inhaler which did help a bit but I still am coughing. I have repeatedly asked for the Valley Fever bloodwork to be done.The last conversation I had was this past Monday with the locum at my GP’s office. She was very bottom line and said that Valley Fever was not treated in Canada and that there was no protocol for it 😥 Not true, I made several phone calls and there is a protocol and a blood test which is paid for by our medical system. All I need is the requisition. I am having another meeting with my doctor tomorrow morning for that request.
The results of all my income tax work for both us and the company. Pay, pay and pay more.
Meanwhile I still have not heard anything about my knee X-ray. The locum said it might be 6 – 8 weeks. At this rate I doubt that I will be seeing a specialist soon. Remember that I paid to have the knee xray and the MRI done while in Mazatlan but the Canadian system will not accept those documents so I have to start all over again. However the locum doctor insists on a chest x ray re the Valley Fever 😮 . That is a complete waste of time and money. So I asked for them to send the paper work to Vernon which should not take as long and to please add on my knee x-ray. I will be having the x-rays next Tuesday.
Love these chocolates.
I saw something online that I thought my help my cough. It is called AirPhysio and I ordered it. It really works. Yesterday was the first time that I could take a deep breathe, I suggest that any of you that have respiratory issues have a look at the link. Kudos to those in Australia who invented this device.
They usually sit on me from 5 – 7PM and again after we eat dinner. I think we are spoiling them, they are certainly spoiling us.
I am tired of writing about being unwell but It needs to be documented. Yesterday I actually did start my exercise program again. The veins in my legs look good and my face just has some barely pink spots. It’s time to get out walking and join the world again 😎
Thanks for sticking with me. I hope ( and need ) to be back on track soon.
Meanwhile anyone looking for a new RV think about this one 😀 
Sooooo happy to hear from you!! Back problems are never good and falling at our age just isn’t supposed to happen. I fell three weeks ago and am still in a lot of pain, better but not great. The puppies look sad that Mom and Dad are not 100%. The photo of Collin lying on his back and one of your babies lying on his back right beside him is priceless. The weather hasn’t helped much either. Looking forward to warmer weather and less rain. Sending prayers for a quick recovery.
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Thank you for the prod.I know that you are always there for me and I thank you for the reminder to post.I had no idea it had been so long. I feel the pain from your fall. I will be 70 in a few weeks and I really am beginning to feel may age. I hope that it is all in my head. I am sending you many many hugs.
So sorry and sad that both of you are having health issues. Hope the sun and blue skies visit you soon and stay all Summer and you have that beautiful lake to watch each day and those little doggies that give you so much love. Hoping better days are soon with you.
Colin and I have been fortunate over the years in not having many health issues so this is a wee struggle. Feeling a bit stronger today. Not ehe sun and heat return I should be feeling more inspired.
Feel better soon my friend. Sending hugs your way!
Thank you my friend, your hugs are always welcome.
Valley fever certainly is treated in Canada. Our friend Dennis was treated for it in Alberta a number of years ago. Serious stuff. Travellers, as many people are these days need to be listened to and treated accordingly. Sorry for all your issues. Without a good chiropractor, which I have I would have had back surgery by now. My long time “no nonsense ” chiropractor retired a few years ago but we have a locum who comes from Kitimat who we really like. He adjusted Eric’s neck a few years ago that had been out since a car accident at 18 and it’s been good since. Good luck!
Thank you for your strong input. I will get that VF blood test. There are too many chiropractors out there, it is a challenge to find a good one.
Glad to hear you are pursuing the Valley Fever testing – either to rule it out or get the treatment. Best wishes to you & Colin & your sweet doggies. From – Cindy in Ohio. PS – Happy Cinco de Mayo.!
Thank you Cindy, as of today I am still fighting with my GP to get a requisition for the blood work. I am prepared to contact whoever I need to, to go over my GP’s decision.
I don’t think you should feel like you have to write every day, just write when you want to, all your loyal blog readers will continue to follow along. I sure hope all these issues are cleared up soon!
Well my friend, after a certain amount of time no posting I start getting messages and emails and comments about if we are okay. I need to tell my readers not to worry. I am doing there best I can to get back to normal.
Ohh my gosh I was just saying to Dave,that we must check in with you guys to see how you’re both doing! I tell you this getting older is just not what we ordered, I’m very glad that you posted about the lung physio machine because I’ve been thinking of getting one for a while but seriously was not sure about it. So very glad to know that it has your seal of approval,that means a lot to me. Thanks my friend and I personally don’t think you should feel you have to post more often than once in a while. It’s always lovely to hear from you but seriously take the time to smell the roses! Life is short enjoy your days.
You were not the only one checking in.Let me know how the Air Physio works for you. I did not use it yesterday and I coughed a lot today.
Hopefully things start going in a more positive direction now. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, moving forward.
I am doing the best I can. Today I felt a bit more energy and that feels wonderful.
Sending positive vibes for you and Collin..Hugs to those sweet chocolate’s..
Ahh, Susie I know have much you miss your doxie, these girls will always be there to give you snugs.