I watched 'Yield to the night' yesterday, I cried lots. I thought Diana Dors was amazing. This is the first time I've seen this film and I was quite blown away!I hate to be tedious, I really do, I want to fill this blog with crafting positive happiness but unfortunately sometimes life is just not like that and after a week of crying over broken taps (not going to go into that one!) and generally feeling sorry for myself, I think I should mention what is going on because otherwise you might just think I am dreadfully lazy and cannot be bothered to read your fine blogs, and I do want to so much, I sit dreaming about reading blogs and climbing over the mountain of items from my utility room which is badly in need of painting before Saturday, to sit here in the corner of the dining room where the computer is... but alas... I find myself under the weather again. For some reason my peak flow has dropped and I'm a bit wheezy so have spent today trying to rest and hope it passes by like it did last time.
I phoned the doctors (mini rant here, apologies) and got the receptionist. Bear in mind when I had my five days stint in hospital after my bad asthma attacks last July, my doctor told me to make appointments to see only him (this was on account of having to see many doctors at my surgery and all of them handing me steroids every time I got a chest infection which ended up in my eventual stay in hospital). Anyhoo he said to me that if I couldn't get to see him, then I should ask to speak to him on the phone and he would see what he could do.. all well and good if you don't get the receptionist from helllll. 'I'm sorry he is completely booked up until the seventeenth of this month, yes even on the phone' was repeated over and over as I tried to explain the situation. In the end she made me an appointment to see another doctor on Friday afternoon. Gee thanks lady. So I have spent most of the day hoping it's maybe just a cold or a reaction to the nose drops (which were working but which I stopped yesterday, until I see the doctor), that I don't get any worse, and reaching the conclusion that if I do, I'll phone the Asthma nurses at the hospital and ask their advice. I'll mention here that it isn't as bad as it sounds, I have my 'plan' I know what to do, I know how low my peak flow is to go before I get really concerned (it's not there yet), and I have my stash of steroids to take in case it does. But all the same maybe a reassuring word with my doctor would have done me the power of good, had the receptionist not decided that she was going to listen to only herself today. So until I get to see the doctor I am going to rest, drink copious amounts of tea
...and watch some of my favourite films
oh and go to my sons college for parents evening also go to the dentist in Filey on Friday morning (luckily my neighbours are being lovely and are taking me in the car!) As mentioned before I am in the middle of having my utility room redone, I shall post before and after pictures although my poor son is going to have to paint it for me and luckily for me he is willing and happy to do so...
17 comments:
Oh Jennie,
Sorry to hear your asthma has been bad. It cant be very nice for you when it gets like this. I have just switched my little lads inhalers round and he has been a bit worse than usual lately too. I am glad you are taking it easy and drinking lots of tea & watching films. Pop your feet up too.
Its so hard with doctors surgeries to even get the same doctor sometimes. My surgery has 6 spare appointments everymorning but you have to phone at eight in the morning to grab one if you can. Its ashame they dont all do that. You make sure you keep on top of it with your asthma as i know how my little lad gets. Sometimes I get a washing up bowl and fill it with boiling water , at the table with a couple of drops menthol, that stuff Koalas eat ( I cant spell it)Eucal.... and I get a towel and we both go under the towel together as its rather hot and the steam is rather hot but excellent at opening his airways and it does provide him with a bit of relief. Better than a bath as you can only have a bath so hot if you are in it .
take care jennie and have an early night with the bunnie x Dominique
Sorry you've been feeling rotten. Is that the only receptionist there? Might you get someone else on another day? I know why they are like that but really, it's no help when the doctor has said you must speak to him ... I hope you won't need to, and you feel much better soon.
Oh Jennie, sorry you're feeling under the weather. I wish I could come round and look after you!
Barefoot in the Park should cheer you up! Hope you feel a lot better tomorrow!
Love
Jackie
Hi Jennie, don't worry about being tedious, you have a mini-rant if you want, anyway take care, thinking about you, my PIF parcel should cheer you up!
Josie x
Hi Jennie, sorry to hear you're feeling low, let's hope the Doctor is able to help you when you finally get in to see him. Don't give yourself a hard time over your blog, it's supposed to be fun! And not something you feel you "should" do. We'll still be here reading whenever you have time to post. Sometimes I don't post for a month or more, but then I'll find lots to talk about....just the way it goes, like life really.Will you be able to hit the charity shops in Filey on Friday? Maybe you can bribe the neighbours with a pot of tea and a bun in the local cafe to give you a quick half-hour browse?!
Oh you poor thing. (((Jennie))) - not being able to breathe is horrible isn't it? (I have a history of 'lung' stuff) - we don't realise how much we take it for granted.
The smell of the paint isn't going to do you any good you know ... hope it's nice enough for you to get outside to get some fresh air.
That receptionist sounds like she's on a real power trip - I'd grass her up when I see the doctor on Friday if I were you ;-) They can't go treating people like that :-(
Get well soon - thinking of you. xx
So sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I hope you'll feel better soon. Love your movie listing here especially the last two. That spotted teapot is gorgeous.
BTW, thanks for visiting my blog.
I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well...I hope you'll be much better very soon.
Poor you. When you're feeling beter you need to give yourself a big treat. I'm glad your lovely boy is doing his bit.
Oh Jennie,
You poor love, as a fellow asthmatic (though not as bad as you by all accounts) I can totally sympathise, I know how frightening it can be when you're wheezy and can't take a proper breath. Rest really is the best thing you can do - and enjoy wallowing with tea and good films.
Doctor receptionists are very difficult to handle and I think it is their mission in life to keep as many patients away from the doctor as possible.
Take care
Hugs
April xx
Poor you, aren't some doctors receptionists the worst? we used to have one we called the Rottweiller!! Don't worry about venting on your blog, lifes not all roses and you're amongst friends.
Hope you're soon feeling better.
Twiggy x
Sorry to read that you're feeling cruddy, I hope they'll be able to sort you out tomorrow.
Have you thought about dropping your Doc a note explaining your problem with his Bouncer? Maybe he could contact you.
Enjoy your tea and films.
:)
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here's hoping your asthma doesn't get too bad. I think your idea of tea and movies is the perfect solution.
I hope your dr appointment goes well and eases your mind (as well as your asthma). Please keep us posted.
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Oooh don't get me started on nurses and jerk receptionists! They make my blood boil. I totally circumvent them by having the docs e-mail and personal phone. Hang in there. Dealing with these people is the worst part of being ill. The best part is ratting on them to the doc and watching how much trouble they get into. I'm thinking of you!
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