2012 Frugal Living Challenge (Part 1)

Thrifty_Sister

debbiedeejay wrote: »

If the toe is no better in day or two I would make an appointment to see your GP -especially if it "suddenly" came on and you not had it before and you don't remember injuring it.

Does your foot/toe area look red or warm to the touch at all,the area could be inflamed? sesamoiditis and (hate to tell you) gout have similar warning signs like this. You may have even broken/fractured a small part of the bone or (don't laugh) you could have "sprained"the area from the amount of walking you did by over extending the 1st toe. -look up turf toe!

Regardless of what I am saying don't ignore it,get it seen to- your body is telling you there is something wrong and your feet are pretty important and if we don't look after them now, when things go wrong,they really mess up other areas of our life.:o

Hope it helps and I hope you feel better soon.

Sorry but was going to suggest this myself. My FIL suffered with this and he said it was probably the most painful thing he had ever suffered - but that could be because he's a man lol

Thrifty_Sister

SandraScarlett wrote: »

I understand the females that my Mum called "Ladies of the Night", can get that for just a few hours work, if they're good enough!

xx

Bit drastic though don't you think :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

SandraScarlett

Thrifty_Sister wrote: »

Bit drastic though don't you think :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

But profitable!

xx

rising_from_the_ashes

SandraScarlett wrote: »

I understand the females that my Mum called "Ladies of the Night", can get that for just a few hours work, if they're good enough!

:eek::eek: errrrrrr :eek::eek:

Thrifty_Sister wrote: »

Bit drastic though don't you think :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

SandraScarlett wrote: »

But profitable!

:rotfl::rotfl:

paidinchickens wrote: »

I was thinking along the same lines as Sandra :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

What do you need it for ????

Ohhh you lot are terrible!;)

Hopefully found a way to be able to finish my degree (other estimates have been coming in at between £3.5k - £7k:eek:) which is totally unaffordable.....

paidinchickens wrote: »

Went to a doggy rescue yesterday. I would like a smallish dog that I can walk with my dodgy back. The idea being that walking is the only exercise I can do safely and I am more likely to walk more if I walk a dog.

This is sooooo me PIC - I've got arthritis in my back (amongst other places) and walking is really about the only exercise I can now do without too much pain and it does help a lot but really struggle to get motivated to do it without the dog

paidinchickens wrote: »

So with this in mind, DH fell in love with a Rottweiler ............

:rotfl:Awww, I love Rottie's but no, I'd prob struggle too (although my BFF does have 2 and they are the laziest things on earth;))

paidinchickens wrote: »

There was an 8yr old GS !!!!! that was a plodder and so gentle and you just know she is too old for anyone to home but we really couldn't have that size (huge) in the house, have contemplated getting DH to build a kennel next to the foster cat pen

So heartbreaking

Rising, what are you looking for?? I could recommend several

Awww, the oldies break my heart too ...... Ideally a 3 - 5 year old Lab (not wanting a lot am I!) but obviously willing to consider any dog that would be happy with my lifestyle IYKWIM - do they rehome to FT workers as this is the big problem I'm having:( (realise it's not for every dog .... but it's not unsuitable for every one and if you've a good support system in place it surely should be considered rather than just a blanket "no")

Sorry guys, it's getting to me a bit:o

Happy BD to DH:) and :j:j:j to the chooks - they must be feeling at home already!:D

rising_from_the_ashes

Sandra

Meant to say, this is the most fantastic stuff for dogs with skin irritations (Ben had allergies and ended up with big bald patches that looked like they were burns and were horrible and sore)

http://www.aromesse.com/skin-problem/Dermacton_Cream_for_itchy_dogs.html

It's not the cheapest (but better than loads of trips to the vets - and you only need a tiny bit so a tub lasts for ages) and it was recommended to me by another MSEr and I must admit to being a bit sceptical that the pics on the website were real or not but it's absolutely bloomin' brilliant!

There's also a shampoo which I used to bath him in every couple of weeks or so in the summer (he was allergic to some kind of insect) which really helped and that lasts ages .....

The spray is supposed to be good too - but Ben wouldn't let me near him with it as he hated the noise it made.

DMs also tried it on her dog (who funnily enough has developed a bald patch on her tail like Billy has) and it's worked for her too.

Igamogam

cw18 wrote: »

Sandgrown'un (born and brought up in Blackpool)

Oooh havent heard that phrase in ages! My mother was sandgrown too - I was an interloper really - not born there but spent my formative years there. Have to say couldn't wait to leave which I did straight after university. I did go back when my own children came along, to visit, but sadly it confirmed all I remebered and also why we where never allowed to go to some areas -in fact 'no further than the north pier':rotfl::rotfl: Now its very rare visits - funerals mostly! Last time I was there I made the mistake of driving past the house I was brought up in - happy times btw - but the whole street looked really awful and I decided I didn't want any more memories crushed.

dizzy_lizzie

debbiedeejay wrote: »

If the toe is no better in day or two I would make an appointment to see your GP -especially if it "suddenly" came on and you not had it before and you don't remember injuring it.

Does your foot/toe area look red or warm to the touch at all,the area could be inflamed? sesamoiditis and (hate to tell you) gout have similar warning signs like this. You may have even broken/fractured a small part of the bone or (don't laugh) you could have "sprained"the area from the amount of walking you did by over extending the 1st toe. -look up turf toe!

Regardless of what I am saying don't ignore it,get it seen to- your body is telling you there is something wrong and your feet are pretty important and if we don't look after them now, when things go wrong,they really mess up other areas of our life.:o

Hope it helps and I hope you feel better soon.

Hi Debbie thanks for your post It came on over a couple of days. Had something similar a while ago in the same area and it went on its own, though not as painful as this time. It doesn't seem any warmer than the other, no difference in colour and not swollen. It's more really the ball of my foot iyswim. Didn't they used to call 'Gout' a disease of the rich because it was seen to be caused by a fatty diet and wine/alcohol? Hopefully as a 'virtually' tea total, 40 something (just), vegan it isn't that...but as you say it might be time to get to the docs Very similar pain to when I had trigger thumb and had a cortisone injection in it which helped. Although strangely enough that's been aching again too!

More4Less wrote: »

Yes, I used it for joint pain and found it excellent. It does seem to penetrate right down the joints when you use it, although I cant see joints mentioned in the literature. All I can see is .....
The natural essential oils, invigorating camphor, and cooling
menthol relives sore, aching feet immediately. Also contains rosemary, mountain pine and lavender. - Strengthens and revitalises the feet. - Massage 1-2 cm of the cream into feet daily - including between the toes. - Natural strength for feet: tired feet are given a new lease of life.

Thanks More4less. Will see what happens when I pluck up the courage to get to the docs, then bear this in mind

Thrifty_Sister wrote: »

Sorry but was going to suggest this myself. My FIL suffered with this and he said it was probably the most painful thing he had ever suffered - but that could be because he's a man lol

Thanks Thrifty. I'd better get it sorted I guess.

*****Have just google 'sesamoiditis' as suggested by Debbie and I think this is what it is. As soon as I read it the symptoms and treatment are more or less just like my trigger thumb was! Docs it is then*****

Hugs to everyone
x

SandraScarlett

Thank you rising, will order for Billy Boy!

xx

Barbeduk

Enjoying the dog chat! We rehomed a lab/rottie cross in November, he's 4 1/2 and his old owners walked him . . . . Once a week :eek::eek:. He has a good 2 hours every day with us but is a nightmare on a lead so it's mostly woods and moor. The rehoming centre were ok with him being left up to 5 hours a day but tbh he hates being left so it's usually no more than 4.

But you're right Rising, our last lab wasn't bothered about being left, we could easy leave him all day if necessary. They're like us aren't they, all different.:)

paidinchickens

Warning another dog story

Day two and a different pound. This pound is a sort of converted horse stable. They rescue dogs from death row. Had a look at a few and for some reason when you tell them you have a bad back they try and get you to have a yorkie :rotfl::rotfl:

Then they brought the most scruffy, dirty, bizarre looking dog I have ever seen. He is a bichon cross westie who was 1 HOUR FROM DEATH ROW :eek: Gave him a five minute walk and he was a delight, no pulling and a very gentle nature. Some one has tried to cut his fur and it looks like a two year old has done it :rotfl::rotfl:

Anyways, he gets snipped on thursday and we collect him on Friday :j:j DH didn't want a dog and now he is more exited than me even though it's not the rotty of his dreams. The only problem is he will have to whiff a while as he will be a little to tender to take to the pooch place for a bath n short back and sides........ mostly matted and all needs to come off. Must do some before and after pics..

pooch will cost £100 but that includes getting him snipped, chipping, wormed and flea treatment and injections. I would rather rehome than support puppy farms and this fella is 4-5 yrs old. Can't wait and hope all goes well.

I know another pet is not very MS however it is the money I save from smoking and cancelling the gym which should cover and a reason to go out and about rather than spend any dosh

Other antics in PICs zoo today was we introduced the cats to the chickens and all are ok phewwwwwwwww I don't trust them to be alone though.

That is the line, no more pets

Roll on Friday :j:j

PIC x