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MenagerieGrl

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It wasn't very hard to move Opo's night box. It's only 3.5' x 4' and has wheels. There is a slight ramp going in the house for my wheelchair. So we just opened both french doors and I used my electric wheelchair to do most of the pushing. We let Opo sleep in the house again last night. Yesterday he only came out halfway from his box. About 4pm he came out and turned around and went back in to go to sleep. He is out basking right now in the sun. It is about 70° today and going to be around 80° tomorrow. ?
Ray, that is so good to hear, I'm glad things are working out and that there was no significant issues with Opo. Ah'hhhh soaking up the sunshine is a good thing...:cool:
 

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It's 54f here and our snow and ice is melting just in time for another winter storm of snow and freezing rain starting tomorrow ? it's supposed to start with a lot of rain. I'll probably have an ice skating rink in my backyard by the time it's said and done.
 

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Thanks Cathie, I hope it's just a situation of changing a med.
Have you talked to the doctor yet about the nebulizer? I can only see one reason why they wouldn't want you using it. That is having diabetes. Supposedly using ventalin can cause diabetes. That's Albuterol too but different. The nebulizer actually helps me way better. I just use it once a day and then take my inhaler later. But of course it might be why they haven't really done that for you. I still wish they had given me one years ago with the improvement in my energy that it has done. It was weird. I never felt like I was having trouble breathing. I just didn't have any energy at all. Well I have my fingers crossed and lots of ? for you.
 

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Have you talked to the doctor yet about the nebulizer? I can only see one reason why they wouldn't want you using it. That is having diabetes. Supposedly using ventalin can cause diabetes. That's Albuterol too but different. The nebulizer actually helps me way better. I just use it once a day and then take my inhaler later. But of course it might be why they haven't really done that for you. I still wish they had given me one years ago with the improvement in my energy that it has done. It was weird. I never felt like I was having trouble breathing. I just didn't have any energy at all. Well I have my fingers crossed and lots of ? for you.
I use an Albuterol inhaler...it's "RED"...irritates me. I had an appt with a new dr today...I couldn't find the place, nobody who worked in the building ever heard of her...so I came home. So frustrating...so when I called 4 times I was put on hold...just shoot me...no, I ain't going back
 

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I use an Albuterol inhaler...it's "RED"...irritates me. I had an appt with a new dr today...I couldn't find the place, nobody who worked in the building ever heard of her...so I came home. So frustrating...so when I called 4 times I was put on hold...just shoot me...no, I ain't going back
The one I was using was blue. I didn't use it anymore then I had to.but it did help me out now and then. Just not the way that the nebulizer does. I hope you find a good doctor's office to visit. ??That office reads like they're all on some kinda break and to heck with answering the phone ?. Thank the good Lord you escaped!
 

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The one I was using was blue. I didn't use it anymore then I had to.but it did help me out now and then. Just not the way that the nebulizer does. I hope you find a good doctor's office to visit. ??That office reads like they're all on some kinda break and to heck with answering the phone ?. Thank the good Lord you escaped!
It was a neurologist my dr was sending me to...but I lose patience and then I'm done. Like now.
 

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It was a neurologist my dr was sending me to...but I lose patience and then I'm done. Like now.
Good that you saved your money for a different doctor who will actually HELP you.
I would try to make an apt with a different doctor asap. If you need a neurologist it must be something serious?
Don’t make me come over there and take you myself! ?
 

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The ct scan was uneventful. Now I have to wait for the doctor appointment. I will have to look at the calendar. Rose makes all my appointments. I just follow her lead?
Good luck Ray!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sally (my Sulcata) and my little booger
Gary (my snail) are rooting for a good outcome!!! ❤️
 

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The one I was using was blue. I didn't use it anymore then I had to.but it did help me out now and then. Just not the way that the nebulizer does. I hope you find a good doctor's office to visit. ??That office reads like they're all on some kinda break and to heck with answering the phone ?. Thank the good Lord you escaped!
Same everywhere GPs are impossible to see face to face now, I don't know what they do with their time.! Dentists are back to normal and they have to get very up close with patients, so I don't know why docs can't do the same - they are still on full salaries!
Drives me mad!!! :mad:
 

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Good morning all,
It's a bit brighter today and quite mild, so I'm going to take a chance and hang my washing outside to dry.
Nothing more eventful than that happening unfortunately.
Have a good Wednesday and see you later!
 

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Good that you saved your money for a different doctor who will actually HELP you.
I would try to make an apt with a different doctor asap. If you need a neurologist it must be something serious?
Don’t make me come over there and take you myself! ?
I absolutely HATE to go to a different medical situation. Yes, it is serious. And now I won't go...so my Dr will
 

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Have you talked to the doctor yet about the nebulizer? I can only see one reason why they wouldn't want you using it. That is having diabetes. Supposedly using ventalin can cause diabetes. That's Albuterol too but different. The nebulizer actually helps me way better. I just use it once a day and then take my inhaler later. But of course it might be why they haven't really done that for you. I still wish they had given me one years ago with the improvement in my energy that it has done. It was weird. I never felt like I was having trouble breathing. I just didn't have any energy at all. Well I have my fingers crossed and lots of ? for you.
Thanks Cathie, I have my doctor appointment with the pulamary doctor in 2 weeks. I will ask him then if I can use the nebulizer.
 

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I've been wondering about your other problem too and if the healing is going well. ?
It's a pain having all those stitches on my nose, and I feel like I want to swat the bugs off my face, but it's healing and I go in Friday to have the stitches removed. It's still swollen and red, and the nostrils still point upward. I'm hoping once the swelling goes down the nose settles too.
 
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