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Georgiegirl256

mellymoo74 wrote: »

I don't add water at all Georgie. Not sure about the garlic it's a chilli but OH doesn't like beans so I don't add them.

It started life as a takeaway secrets recipe till I fffed with it.

Add the meat raw coz it absorbs the flavour

Thanks for that Melly Interesting to know about the water as when we make a chicken and chirzo stew (With pasta) we add 500ml stock and one of those small bottles of wine. I think I'll try your recipe for tea tomorrow night!

Georgiegirl256

Good news about your husband Calley

calleyw

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Good news about your husband Calley

It is. Its nearly 9 years since the stroke.

Which was caused by underlying condition that did not get diagnosed or treated in time.

Its an autoimmune condition, so his own body attacked itself and that is why he has to have it damped down chemically. To do that he takes the same drug that someone who has had a organ transplant!

They took blood and needed a wee sample. Bless him he has blood test every 2 months.

Makes me shudder. Last time I had a blood test was when I had sexual health check 2 and half years ago.

And could they take a sample. Just about LOL!!! Had to go and get another nurse and use a different type of needle thingy. And it really hurt as well :rotfl: yes I am wuss when it comes to pain.

Yours

Calley

Georgiegirl256

I hate blood tests too, I never get used to having them! I started having to have them regularly from the age of 8 (when I started with epilepsy) and remember that journey up to the hospital very well, filled with fear because I knew what was coming. I think that's one of the reasons I hate hospitals and doctors so much.

calleyw

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

I hate blood tests too, I never get used to having them! I started having to have them regularly from the age of 8 (when I started with epilepsy) and remember that journey up to the hospital very well, filled with fear because I knew what was coming. I think that's one of the reasons I hate hospitals and doctors so much.

I can understand that totally.

What gets me is when my husband goes and book a blood test at the drs. The receptionist almost always questions it. Who authorised? And they have been told by letter from the consultant that they are suppose to test for liver function as well. And they are not!!!!

At the hospital were he see the consultant there use to be a note on the door where the blood tests were taken. Calling it the vampires den :rotfl: hence when he has a blood test I ask if he has been vamparised

Yours

Calley

Georgiegirl256

calleyw wrote: »

What gets me is when my husband goes and book a blood test at the drs. The receptionist almost always questions it. Who authorised? And they have been told by letter from the consultant that they are suppose to test for liver function as well. And they are not!!!!

Your doctors receptionists aren't half nosy aren't they?! :eek: Like I said the other day, I'd be telling them it really is non of their business. Maybe were just lucky with ours, in that although some do have an attitude, they never ask what an appointment is for or question anything.

Liver function test is very important as a lot of medication can affect the liver. I'm meant to have it annually but more often than not it's me who has to phone and book it rather than them contacting me like they used to do.

Hopefully next time he goes they might be able to reduce his medication further.

calleyw

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Your doctors receptionists aren't half nosy aren't they?! :eek:

Yes they are. There are very few people who would put themselves through blood test on purpose.

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Liver function test is very important as a lot of medication can affect the liver. I'm meant to have it annually but more often than not it's me who has to phone and book it rather than them contacting me like they used to do.

They are suppose to do liver function tests every blood test. So not been done for a year now :eek: As the drug he takes is a very powerful one that stops people rejecting organ transplants. They were sent a letter and still not doing it. The dr we saw today said she would write to them again.

I told husband to take a copy of the letter and give it to the nurse at the next blood test.

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Hopefully next time he goes they might be able to reduce his medication further.

The Dr did hint at that in a couple of year he could be off them :j We have never really asked what his life expectation was with this condition. And did today and she said normal. And flare ups are rare as well once it is been managed.

So husband was very happy today. And so I am. As I know how much he hates having to take all these tablets. its less than when he came out of hospital. But more than he would like. As they got him on blood pressure meds. And thanks to the stroke he now has epilepsy. So on meds for that.

Yours

Calley

Waves_and_Smiles

That is such good news about your husband, Calley! I have two autoimmune conditions and they have definitely slowed down destroying bits of me over the years. Mine are controlled with steroids now which isn't ideal but better than rejection drugs. Even if your husband could move onto those they are less harmful to the body for long term use.

I had a horrid morning. I may post about it, I may not (because it's embarrassing!). But I am ok, just very drowsy due to enormous amounts of anti-psychotics. Any spare hugs would be welcome please, I will be rocking in the fort.

calleyw

Waves_and_Smiles wrote: »

That is such good news about your husband, Calley! I have two autoimmune conditions and they have definitely slowed down destroying bits of me over the years. Mine are controlled with steroids now which isn't ideal but better than rejection drugs. Even if your husband could move onto those they are less harmful to the body for long term use.

I had a horrid morning. I may post about it, I may not (because it's embarrassing!). But I am ok, just very drowsy due to enormous amounts of anti-psychotics. Any spare hugs would be welcome please, I will be rocking in the fort.

Here have a (((hug))) You don't have to tell us if you don't want to. But I will chuck in some jaffa cakes and oreo's in to the fort as both are on offer this week in tescos :rotfl:

He came off the steroids a long time ago as they were not working. The first course of treatment was 6 sessions of low dose chemo :eek:

We had not told anyone the course of treatment. So when one his brothers rang up to talk to him in hospital. He nearly had kittens when the nurse said he had gone off for his chemo :rotfl:

We are very lucky to be close to a center of excellence for Rheumatic diseases. And have some of the best Dr's and consultants in the country.

Yours

Calley

Georgiegirl256

Hugs ((((WaS)))) Take care, and remember, if you want to talk we're always here to listen, if not, that's ok too.