A new 'tougher' thread... and so it continues

grandma247

Byatt did he give a reason as to why there was no point?

Popperwell

Wishing you my best and that all will be well Byatt. A couple of other things can affect the meory you know...a uniary infection(hence probably the antibotics)but also anemia, my Mum had blood transfusions after finding this out and the difference it made to her energy levels but memory was amazing.

But you know even if there were memory problems, it can be very slow, it's not always what is feared, Alzheimer's and many still live with a little bit of memory trouble. Also, I don't know what the procedure is but there are drugs that slow this down still further so you could see if they can prescribe some medication that helps.

Could be that you are still depressed but perhaps you need a different Anti-depressent?

Lets stay positive and cross the bridges when the time comes...

Thinking of you

xx

fuddle

Byatt I too have heard that inside infections, particularly in the liver, can cause poor memory so I'm with Popperwell in thinking that urinary tract infections could be the cause. My DH went to the doctors about his memory, which is particularly poor, and found that he is dyslexic and that's the reason why. I was alarmed to see on my anti-d's (citalopram) the side effect of mild liver disorder. I do know that I have difficulty concentrating on them at times. Hope you're ok Byatt I'm sure these tests are going to be fine because there are a myriad of reasons as to why.

No popperwell it's not a nice day for a walk. It's rained on and off all the way and back. It's icky sticky though so I'm also sweating because I had to have my raincoat on and it's rubber lined. DD did super on her trike, although the amount of slugs on the pavement meant it was more like pushing a dodgem than a bike that is supposed go in a straight line. Patience is my virtue thank goodness :cool:

Smiley very,very clever but those Barbie's freak me out :rotfl: I'm a sucker for reading crafty blogs. DH rolls his eyes often when my creativity is sparked :rotfl:

What has the size of someone's family got to do with whether they get benefits or not? I don't understand this idea? Are they suggesting if you have too many (how many is too many?) children you'll lose your money? I hope not.

grandma247

fuddle wrote: »

Smiley very,very clever but those Barbie's freak me out :rotfl: I'm a sucker for reading crafty blogs. DH rolls his eyes often when my creativity is sparked :rotfl:
I'm glad I was not the only one!

What has the size of someone's family got to do with whether they get benefits or not? I don't understand this idea? Are they suggesting if you have too many (how many is too many?) children you'll lose your money? I hope not.

It has nothing to do with it and quite honestly if you have paid into the system then you should get your fair share out of it.
When my older four were young in the early 80's there was a recession and dh was made redundant and I had a lady in a wool shop remark about large families and benefits etc being well off. I soon put her straight. Maggie had done away with earning related unemployment so we struggled. I used to pray the kids shoes would not wear out.

fuddle

I forget that many of you have been through a recession before. I was born in 79 so completely oblivious to the struggles of the 80's. How do they compare to those of today... if at all?

mardatha

Fuddle they're talking about limiting child benefit to the first 2 or 3 children I think.
I think the 70s was worse but maybe that's because I was a young mum with an often unemployed or laid-off husband then.
Byatt, doctors try to fob you off having vitD tested because it's not on the standard NHS list - best take supplements anyway cos there's no way we in this country have enough. My doc does it 6 monthly-ish because I told her I'm taking high dose vitD capsules and want to keep an eye on my levels. But it was a waste of time anyway really, because in over 2 years the tests always come back "fine" .. Fine must cover a very wide spectrum!

grandma247

The seventies was bad, I only had a couple of small children then and the fuel embargo of the early 70's really only affected me at work since I was still at home till '73. we had a sump heater in the middle of our office and had to keep our coats on all day and drink tea or coffee from a flask to keep warm. The mill workers got to go home when the electric was off but us in the office had to carry on!

Byatt

grandma247 wrote: »

Byatt did he give a reason as to why there was no point?

It's because I am using a SAD lamp, I didn't pursue taking vitamin d, but he said if my vit d came back normal, he would still say use the SAD lamp because it works. I will follow up though, I just didn't want to take up any more time as I had the other issues to deal with...I had a list! :eek:

Mardy, I will take supplements anyway, I did for part of this year and I am sure they helped too. So will need a new supply. Do you know the cheapest for the best tablets?

Thanks for the support, Fuddle and Popperwell, I do have liver function checks for something else, well I think I do, pretty sure it was mentioned. I'm also hoping the tests prove nothing but a bit of ageing, however, I have been concerned for some time, it's been a slow process which really started a few years ago, but of course with all that I was going through, I just put it down to that. But I'd rather be proactive and put in place measures so my DD is ok, if the worst comes to the worst, whilst I can. I'll be fine. :A

kezlou

I had a disagreement with a friend regarding housing benefit / council tax benefit and stopping it for people under 25 years old. Now to me this seems a disgrace, my friends think its fine and thinks if a 25 yr old lost they job they should back in they parents. For me they should be allowed to claim benefits, saying that its the only thing she supports of Camerons policies the rest she thinks is a crock.

Kidcat hows it going with school and your son? Has the educational psychologist (EP) finally working with camhs?

We had our first meeting last week with camhs, when we got there turns out the EP had totally written the wrong thing!:mad::eek: I was fuming, luckily the health worker was lovely and very helpful. So just a summer of more meetings now to await a diagnosis.

We had a lovely weekend watching the two films of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, boys were really getting into it. Its been weird having only the three of us here while OH is working away. Its nice and relaxing just chilling between us.

On Sunday DS2 had a total meltdown as one of his friends threatened "to break his skull open" if he didn't give him the bouncy ball my son was playing with. Took me over an hour to calm DS2 down as he thinks in a literally sense, he was so scared that i had sit and explain how his friends was just being silly and didn't really want to hurt him. I've spoken to the boys parents and they were not happy with him at all.

Know what you mean about travel it is just so expensive. Now me and the boys just walk everywhere. The family railcard helps when we go further afield but still its not cheap. Cost me £20ish to go and visit the inlaws by bus.
We might have a wander away at the weekend if the weathers nice, might go up to Ripon or somewhere else.

My dad said this is rworst recession he's ver had to deal with, he said even in the 70's you could a few days work here and there. but now, he said not a chance. There isn't any.

grandma247

I just found this. There are some very pretty things.