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  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    Mistara said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Ok, long boring saga time! RUN!

    Started feeling bad Saturday morning.  By the end of the dy was vomiting, then added the runs overnight.  Spent all day Sunday either on the toilet or throwing up.  Sumday nigh, dizzy and sick, called 911 and taken to the ER.  Into the ER, which was packed - apparently we have a very serious flu epidemic here! Diagnosed initially with flu and dehydration, scheduled for admission but had 120 other people waiting - the hospital was literally full!  Holy carp!!  Took 8 hours to get a room, ffs.

    I didn't go into general care, they took me straight into what's call IMC - Immediate Medical Care - which is just short of the ICU.  Blood test showed that my sodium was so low I was just short of critical life-threatening levels.  My muscles had sttarted to stop working and my brain was messing up.  Yesm low sodium will kill you dead - basically your nerves stop working.

    On to a 24-hour saline drip.  Within a day my sodium level slowly crept up, and I mean ssslllooowwwlllyyyy.    Doctor came in every single day and I was on 24 hour monitoring.

    By Wednesday night my numbers were good, I could use my hands and legs again, and the ol' brain was back to normal.  Discharged Thursday at Noon.

    They had also discovered that it wasn't the flu, it was a severe viral gastroenteritis!  It hasd made me lose so much fluid that my body was in the process of shutting down.  Scary, very scary!

    Anyway, thankfully no permanent damage.  About a 1-2 week recovery period, though.  No long-term issues.  I owe my guardian angel a lobster and steak dinner.

    That is the cloest I've been to Death in my life, and it sucked HARD.

    I have a lot to think about now...

    Everyone, take damn good care of yourselves.  You do NOT want to end up like me.

    Back to resting, more later.

    ...yikes.  Was wondering why I haven't seen any posts for a while was about to send a PM in the next day or so. 

    Yeah that is scary, particularly as I am not a big lover of salt, even "low salt" snacks often are still too salty for my taste. When I'm out getting a burger at one of the local pubs, I often have to request no salt on the fries as they always overdo it.  Never acquired the "American" taste for salt and I use it very sparingly in my cooking as well as buy low sodium ingredients.  Oddly, Pringles tend to have less salt than most other brands of crisps and snacks (they even have their one "low salt" version).  Then there's Kettle which has a no salt potato crisp (one of my faves).

    As far as I can tell, the issues was losing water, drinking more water, and never re-mineralizing so I quickly  loost sodium and never replaced it.  I normally eat a medium-sodium diet, the doc just said to be real careful when I lose a lot of fluids/

    Neing old and diabetic didn't help, with a lowered immue system it's easier to catch bugs like - so everyone older, be careful!!!

    But I live to drink another beer!!!

     

     

     

    nice to cya back smiley

    Thank you! I'm like herpes, I'm really hard to get rid of. :-P

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    Mistara said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    I love Austin! Where else can you order groceries at 3AM for 2pm delivery? :-p

     

    that would be so kewl!!!

    It's perfect right now. I can only stay awake a short while, so I jave odd hours while I recover.  Since I can order 24/7 it's not the isue it could be. :-)

  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,487
    DanaTA said:

    Sometimes I feel like people are talking bad about me in my own home and other times I know they are.   There is too much favoritism in this house and it seems to be okay to talk bad about me.

    Bring it up to someone in charge.

    Dana

    The main one doing it is the person in charge of the house.  She is accusing me of lying about something.  I am trying to report what I understand.  I wish it was a misunderstanding.

  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,487

    I am telling the ones who I need to tell but I am not sure if they are listening either.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206
    Etrigan said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    DanaTA said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Ok, long boring saga time! RUN!

    Started feeling bad Saturday morning.  By the end of the dy was vomiting, then added the runs overnight.  Spent all day Sunday either on the toilet or throwing up.  Sumday nigh, dizzy and sick, called 911 and taken to the ER.  Into the ER, which was packed - apparently we have a very serious flu epidemic here! Diagnosed initially with flu and dehydration, scheduled for admission but had 120 other people waiting - the hospital was literally full!  Holy carp!!  Took 8 hours to get a room, ffs.

    I didn't go into general care, they took me straight into what's call IMC - Immediate Medical Care - which is just short of the ICU.  Blood test showed that my sodium was so low I was just short of critical life-threatening levels.  My muscles had sttarted to stop working and my brain was messing up.  Yesm low sodium will kill you dead - basically your nerves stop working.

    On to a 24-hour saline drip.  Within a day my sodium level slowly crept up, and I mean ssslllooowwwlllyyyy.    Doctor came in every single day and I was on 24 hour monitoring.

    By Wednesday night my numbers were good, I could use my hands and legs again, and the ol' brain was back to normal.  Discharged Thursday at Noon.

    They had also discovered that it wasn't the flu, it was a severe viral gastroenteritis!  It hasd made me lose so much fluid that my body was in the process of shutting down.  Scary, very scary!

    Anyway, thankfully no permanent damage.  About a 1-2 week recovery period, though.  No long-term issues.  I owe my guardian angel a lobster and steak dinner.

    That is the cloest I've been to Death in my life, and it sucked HARD.

    I have a lot to think about now...

    Everyone, take damn good care of yourselves.  You do NOT want to end up like me.

    Back to resting, more later.

    ...yikes.  Was wondering why I haven't seen any posts for a while was about to send a PM in the next day or so. 

    Yeah that is scary, particularly as I am not a big lover of salt, even "low salt" snacks often are still too salty for my taste. When I'm out getting a burger at one of the local pubs, I often have to request no salt on the fries as they always overdo it.  Never acquired the "American" taste for salt and I use it very sparingly in my cooking as well as buy low sodium ingredients.  Oddly, Pringles tend to have less salt than most other brands of crisps and snacks (they even have their one "low salt" version).  Then there's Kettle which has a no salt potato crisp (one of my faves).

    As far as I can tell, the issues was losing water, drinking more water, and never re-mineralizing so I quickly  loost sodium and never replaced it.  I normally eat a medium-sodium diet, the doc just said to be real careful when I lose a lot of fluids/

    Neing old and diabetic didn't help, with a lowered immue system it's easier to catch bugs like - so everyone older, be careful!!!

    But I live to drink another beer!!!

     

    I only get sick once every three or four years.  I never get a flu shot.  Others around me that do, seem to get the flu.   frown​  I'm not young.  Well, maybe in mind and attitude sometimes, but I graduated high school in 1971.

    Dana

    TThe doctor at the hospital said this years vaccine was only 30% effective.  Apparetly one of the strains mutated.  Never believe we're at the top of the food chain!

     

    Better than last year's then. Flu shots are always a bit of a gamble, since they have to guess the strain many months in advance in order to set up the production. Your tale of 8 hours in the ER has  resonances here - there have been stories in the press of people stuck in ER Admissions for 20+ hours because the system gets so overloaded at this time of year.

    It surprised me - Austin has 5 strong hospitals, but every single one got slammed.  Just too many people too sick at the same time. :(

    You seem susceptible to GI ailments. Likely due to your immune deficiencies (the diabetes doesn't help, either). I would recommend you keep four or five bottles of full-bore Gatorade and/or Ensure around. Drink those when carp strikes, rather than plain  water; they will both hydrate and add electrolytes. Also, living in the SW has a tendency to dry one out more than back east. People with diabetes have an increased risk of dehydration as high blood glucose levels lead to decreased hydration in the body. Which starts up a very vicious circle. Stay thirsty, my friend.

     

    ...I would not suggest Gatorade as it is loaded with glucose-fructose corn syrup (which is little more than a lowered ratio of HFCS) which is still not that good for diabetics. There are also electrolyte infused waters available but you need to be careful as not all, like Glaceau Smart Water, live up to their claims.  GFCS also increases the strains of bad bacteria like c difficile (C-Diff) and chlostridium perfringens, one of the main strains of bacteria responsible for food poisoning so if you have a touchy digestive system, best to avoid.

    Because of this and lack of other minerals like calcium and magnesium, Healthbeat rates Gatorade as the #1 worst followed by Powerade.

    One of the better brands of pre bottled water is Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water which is available at Trader Joes, however it does include bicarbonate which may or may not be desireable.

    Another good solution is Endure Performance Electrolyte Drops which are added to water (or any other drink).  These don't have the carbonate that Gerolsteiner has  Generally it takes 1/2 teaspoon for each 32 oz of water so one 4 oz bottle of Endure is enough to infuse a total of 48 quarts.

    Neither Gerolsteiner or Endure contain any sweeteners.

    Of course check with your doctor first.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206

    Sometimes I feel like people are talking bad about me in my own home and other times I know they are.   There is too much favoritism in this house and it seems to be okay to talk bad about me.

    ...

  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,487
    kyoto kid said:

    Sometimes I feel like people are talking bad about me in my own home and other times I know they are.   There is too much favoritism in this house and it seems to be okay to talk bad about me.

    ...

    According to those liars, I am the liar.  I push everyone away.  I think everyone is picking on me.  blah blah blah blah!

    My problem is how am I going to ask for my scisors from that lady to use to cut wraping paper for the party tomorrow.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206
    Mistara said:

    broke down and finally went for a new netbook,  it's win10 unfortunately.

    can dim run/install without ds installed?  

    1.8ghz wouldnt bother trying to install the whole ds

     

    laughhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077MMH1D8

     

    ...hmm, slightly older tech (DDR3), duo core, but if all you need it for is getting on the Net while out and about, not bad for the price.  Same CPU clock speed as my 12 year old Toshiba.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206
    NVIATWAS said:

    I love Austin! Where else can you order groceries at 3AM for 2pm delivery? :-p

    ...is there still low income housing there or has it gone the way of Portland?  Could deal with a bit drier climate.

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776

    Morning. Big city has cooled off a little and is smelling fresher after a few thunderstorms and a gentle sea breeze :)

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    Mistara said:

    does bryce render to hdri image?

    Don’t think so although you can composite a couple of shadow, speculates and colour passes together to simulate HDR exposures ;)

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    kyoto kid said:
    Etrigan said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    DanaTA said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Ok, long boring saga time! RUN!

    Started feeling bad Saturday morning.  By the end of the dy was vomiting, then added the runs overnight.  Spent all day Sunday either on the toilet or throwing up.  Sumday nigh, dizzy and sick, called 911 and taken to the ER.  Into the ER, which was packed - apparently we have a very serious flu epidemic here! Diagnosed initially with flu and dehydration, scheduled for admission but had 120 other people waiting - the hospital was literally full!  Holy carp!!  Took 8 hours to get a room, ffs.

    I didn't go into general care, they took me straight into what's call IMC - Immediate Medical Care - which is just short of the ICU.  Blood test showed that my sodium was so low I was just short of critical life-threatening levels.  My muscles had sttarted to stop working and my brain was messing up.  Yesm low sodium will kill you dead - basically your nerves stop working.

    On to a 24-hour saline drip.  Within a day my sodium level slowly crept up, and I mean ssslllooowwwlllyyyy.    Doctor came in every single day and I was on 24 hour monitoring.

    By Wednesday night my numbers were good, I could use my hands and legs again, and the ol' brain was back to normal.  Discharged Thursday at Noon.

    They had also discovered that it wasn't the flu, it was a severe viral gastroenteritis!  It hasd made me lose so much fluid that my body was in the process of shutting down.  Scary, very scary!

    Anyway, thankfully no permanent damage.  About a 1-2 week recovery period, though.  No long-term issues.  I owe my guardian angel a lobster and steak dinner.

    That is the cloest I've been to Death in my life, and it sucked HARD.

    I have a lot to think about now...

    Everyone, take damn good care of yourselves.  You do NOT want to end up like me.

    Back to resting, more later.

    ...yikes.  Was wondering why I haven't seen any posts for a while was about to send a PM in the next day or so. 

    Yeah that is scary, particularly as I am not a big lover of salt, even "low salt" snacks often are still too salty for my taste. When I'm out getting a burger at one of the local pubs, I often have to request no salt on the fries as they always overdo it.  Never acquired the "American" taste for salt and I use it very sparingly in my cooking as well as buy low sodium ingredients.  Oddly, Pringles tend to have less salt than most other brands of crisps and snacks (they even have their one "low salt" version).  Then there's Kettle which has a no salt potato crisp (one of my faves).

    As far as I can tell, the issues was losing water, drinking more water, and never re-mineralizing so I quickly  loost sodium and never replaced it.  I normally eat a medium-sodium diet, the doc just said to be real careful when I lose a lot of fluids/

    Neing old and diabetic didn't help, with a lowered immue system it's easier to catch bugs like - so everyone older, be careful!!!

    But I live to drink another beer!!!

     

    I only get sick once every three or four years.  I never get a flu shot.  Others around me that do, seem to get the flu.   frown​  I'm not young.  Well, maybe in mind and attitude sometimes, but I graduated high school in 1971.

    Dana

    TThe doctor at the hospital said this years vaccine was only 30% effective.  Apparetly one of the strains mutated.  Never believe we're at the top of the food chain!

     

    Better than last year's then. Flu shots are always a bit of a gamble, since they have to guess the strain many months in advance in order to set up the production. Your tale of 8 hours in the ER has  resonances here - there have been stories in the press of people stuck in ER Admissions for 20+ hours because the system gets so overloaded at this time of year.

    It surprised me - Austin has 5 strong hospitals, but every single one got slammed.  Just too many people too sick at the same time. :(

    You seem susceptible to GI ailments. Likely due to your immune deficiencies (the diabetes doesn't help, either). I would recommend you keep four or five bottles of full-bore Gatorade and/or Ensure around. Drink those when carp strikes, rather than plain  water; they will both hydrate and add electrolytes. Also, living in the SW has a tendency to dry one out more than back east. People with diabetes have an increased risk of dehydration as high blood glucose levels lead to decreased hydration in the body. Which starts up a very vicious circle. Stay thirsty, my friend.

     

    ...I would not suggest Gatorade as it is loaded with glucose-fructose corn syrup (which is little more than a lowered ratio of HFCS) which is still not that good for diabetics. There are also electrolyte infused waters available but you need to be careful as not all, like Glaceau Smart Water, live up to their claims.  GFCS also increases the strains of bad bacteria like c difficile (C-Diff) and chlostridium perfringens, one of the main strains of bacteria responsible for food poisoning so if you have a touchy digestive system, best to avoid.

    Because of this and lack of other minerals like calcium and magnesium, Healthbeat rates Gatorade as the #1 worst followed by Powerade.

    One of the better brands of pre bottled water is Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water which is available at Trader Joes, however it does include bicarbonate which may or may not be desireable.

    Another good solution is Endure Performance Electrolyte Drops which are added to water (or any other drink).  These don't have the carbonate that Gerolsteiner has  Generally it takes 1/2 teaspoon for each 32 oz of water so one 4 oz bottle of Endure is enough to infuse a total of 48 quarts.

    Neither Gerolsteiner or Endure contain any sweeteners.

    Of course check with your doctor first.

    I got Powerade Zero.  Same as Gatorade, zero sugar.

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776

    Sometimes I feel like people are talking bad about me in my own home and other times I know they are.   There is too much favoritism in this house and it seems to be okay to talk bad about me.

    So your  place is a little like the internet then, my work is like that sometimes  *hugs*

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    NVIATWAS said:
    DanaTA said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Ok, long boring saga time! RUN!

    Started feeling bad Saturday morning.  By the end of the dy was vomiting, then added the runs overnight.  Spent all day Sunday either on the toilet or throwing up.  Sumday nigh, dizzy and sick, called 911 and taken to the ER.  Into the ER, which was packed - apparently we have a very serious flu epidemic here! Diagnosed initially with flu and dehydration, scheduled for admission but had 120 other people waiting - the hospital was literally full!  Holy carp!!  Took 8 hours to get a room, ffs.

    I didn't go into general care, they took me straight into what's call IMC - Immediate Medical Care - which is just short of the ICU.  Blood test showed that my sodium was so low I was just short of critical life-threatening levels.  My muscles had sttarted to stop working and my brain was messing up.  Yesm low sodium will kill you dead - basically your nerves stop working.

    On to a 24-hour saline drip.  Within a day my sodium level slowly crept up, and I mean ssslllooowwwlllyyyy.    Doctor came in every single day and I was on 24 hour monitoring.

    By Wednesday night my numbers were good, I could use my hands and legs again, and the ol' brain was back to normal.  Discharged Thursday at Noon.

    They had also discovered that it wasn't the flu, it was a severe viral gastroenteritis!  It hasd made me lose so much fluid that my body was in the process of shutting down.  Scary, very scary!

    Anyway, thankfully no permanent damage.  About a 1-2 week recovery period, though.  No long-term issues.  I owe my guardian angel a lobster and steak dinner.

    That is the cloest I've been to Death in my life, and it sucked HARD.

    I have a lot to think about now...

    Everyone, take damn good care of yourselves.  You do NOT want to end up like me.

    Back to resting, more later.

    ...yikes.  Was wondering why I haven't seen any posts for a while was about to send a PM in the next day or so. 

    Yeah that is scary, particularly as I am not a big lover of salt, even "low salt" snacks often are still too salty for my taste. When I'm out getting a burger at one of the local pubs, I often have to request no salt on the fries as they always overdo it.  Never acquired the "American" taste for salt and I use it very sparingly in my cooking as well as buy low sodium ingredients.  Oddly, Pringles tend to have less salt than most other brands of crisps and snacks (they even have their one "low salt" version).  Then there's Kettle which has a no salt potato crisp (one of my faves).

    As far as I can tell, the issues was losing water, drinking more water, and never re-mineralizing so I quickly  loost sodium and never replaced it.  I normally eat a medium-sodium diet, the doc just said to be real careful when I lose a lot of fluids/

    Neing old and diabetic didn't help, with a lowered immue system it's easier to catch bugs like - so everyone older, be careful!!!

    But I live to drink another beer!!!

     

    I only get sick once every three or four years.  I never get a flu shot.  Others around me that do, seem to get the flu.   frown​  I'm not young.  Well, maybe in mind and attitude sometimes, but I graduated high school in 1971.

    Dana

    TThe doctor at the hospital said this years vaccine was only 30% effective.  Apparetly one of the strains mutated.  Never believe we're at the top of the food chain!

    Better to get the shot than not tho, there were a lot of sick ppl around last winter & I wasn’t one of them :)

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    I love Austin! Where else can you order groceries at 3AM for 2pm delivery? :-p

    ...is there still low income housing there or has it gone the way of Portland?  Could deal with a bit drier climate.

    Low-income housing here is $300-$500 and there's a long waiting list.  You can rent a room for about $500-$600 a month outside downtown.  The bus service is good and there's light rail (although limited).

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    ps1borg said:

    Morning. Big city has cooled off a little and is smelling fresher after a few thunderstorms and a gentle sea breeze :)

    Sounds like a pleasant thing to wake up to.  Good morning!

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242

    I'm so glad I invested $250 in this reclining computer chair!! Just roll back, pull out the leg rest, recline and nap.  Gonna go out in style! Snzzzzzz..

    Public Safety Tip: Cholulu hot green chili sauce is green and HAWT!  You have been warned!

    Grocery delivery done.  Trash out.  Recyclables out.  Those were today's goals.  Time to relax!

  • ps1borgps1borg Posts: 12,776
    NVIATWAS said:
    ps1borg said:

    Morning. Big city has cooled off a little and is smelling fresher after a few thunderstorms and a gentle sea breeze :)

    Sounds like a pleasant thing to wake up to.  Good morning!

    Yes feeling good today, haven’t thought about work for three weeks ;)

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206
    edited January 2018
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    I love Austin! Where else can you order groceries at 3AM for 2pm delivery? :-p

    ...is there still low income housing there or has it gone the way of Portland?  Could deal with a bit drier climate.

    Low-income housing here is $300-$500 and there's a long waiting list.  You can rent a room for about $500-$600 a month outside downtown.  The bus service is good and there's light rail (although limited).

    ...ahh well, sounds like pretty much like Portland save for the transit system which admittedly is really good again here (they're even looking to introduce all night service on several major routes). 

    Not into shared living situations any more as I've had my fill of housemate drama for one, maybe two lifetimes, and it seems whenever I needed the to use the dunny, someone would be in there taking a 20 min long shower.  Also like having my own kitchen, no clutter of dirty dishes and cookware in the sink and/or on the counters, no worry about my glasses or plates/bowls being broken, or finding my cast iron pans in the dishwasher (a heinous crime) like the one place I lived in.  I lost count how many times I ended up heading down to the foodie cart pod a couple blocks away because the kitchen was a disaster area worthy of FEMA and possibly even EPA intervention (they would use the kitchen sink to give the obnoxious "yap monster" it's flea baths in).

    Yeah finally cleared a wait list for the place I'm in now. Sadly those lists are not based on income status (like those on a fixed income such as myself getting a higher priroity) but are on a first come basis.

    Just thought the climate there would be a bit easier for my achy bones and joints.

    Post edited by kyoto kid on
  • EtriganEtrigan Posts: 603
    edited January 2018
    kyoto kid said:
    Etrigan said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    DanaTA said:
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    Ok, long boring saga time! RUN!

    Started feeling bad Saturday morning.  By the end of the dy was vomiting, then added the runs overnight.  Spent all day Sunday either on the toilet or throwing up.  Sumday nigh, dizzy and sick, called 911 and taken to the ER.  Into the ER, which was packed - apparently we have a very serious flu epidemic here! Diagnosed initially with flu and dehydration, scheduled for admission but had 120 other people waiting - the hospital was literally full!  Holy carp!!  Took 8 hours to get a room, ffs.

    I didn't go into general care, they took me straight into what's call IMC - Immediate Medical Care - which is just short of the ICU.  Blood test showed that my sodium was so low I was just short of critical life-threatening levels.  My muscles had sttarted to stop working and my brain was messing up.  Yesm low sodium will kill you dead - basically your nerves stop working.

    On to a 24-hour saline drip.  Within a day my sodium level slowly crept up, and I mean ssslllooowwwlllyyyy.    Doctor came in every single day and I was on 24 hour monitoring.

    By Wednesday night my numbers were good, I could use my hands and legs again, and the ol' brain was back to normal.  Discharged Thursday at Noon.

    They had also discovered that it wasn't the flu, it was a severe viral gastroenteritis!  It hasd made me lose so much fluid that my body was in the process of shutting down.  Scary, very scary!

    Anyway, thankfully no permanent damage.  About a 1-2 week recovery period, though.  No long-term issues.  I owe my guardian angel a lobster and steak dinner.

    That is the cloest I've been to Death in my life, and it sucked HARD.

    I have a lot to think about now...

    Everyone, take damn good care of yourselves.  You do NOT want to end up like me.

    Back to resting, more later.

    ...yikes.  Was wondering why I haven't seen any posts for a while was about to send a PM in the next day or so. 

    Yeah that is scary, particularly as I am not a big lover of salt, even "low salt" snacks often are still too salty for my taste. When I'm out getting a burger at one of the local pubs, I often have to request no salt on the fries as they always overdo it.  Never acquired the "American" taste for salt and I use it very sparingly in my cooking as well as buy low sodium ingredients.  Oddly, Pringles tend to have less salt than most other brands of crisps and snacks (they even have their one "low salt" version).  Then there's Kettle which has a no salt potato crisp (one of my faves).

    As far as I can tell, the issues was losing water, drinking more water, and never re-mineralizing so I quickly  loost sodium and never replaced it.  I normally eat a medium-sodium diet, the doc just said to be real careful when I lose a lot of fluids/

    Neing old and diabetic didn't help, with a lowered immue system it's easier to catch bugs like - so everyone older, be careful!!!

    But I live to drink another beer!!!

     

    I only get sick once every three or four years.  I never get a flu shot.  Others around me that do, seem to get the flu.   frown​  I'm not young.  Well, maybe in mind and attitude sometimes, but I graduated high school in 1971.

    Dana

    TThe doctor at the hospital said this years vaccine was only 30% effective.  Apparetly one of the strains mutated.  Never believe we're at the top of the food chain!

     

    Better than last year's then. Flu shots are always a bit of a gamble, since they have to guess the strain many months in advance in order to set up the production. Your tale of 8 hours in the ER has  resonances here - there have been stories in the press of people stuck in ER Admissions for 20+ hours because the system gets so overloaded at this time of year.

    It surprised me - Austin has 5 strong hospitals, but every single one got slammed.  Just too many people too sick at the same time. :(

    You seem susceptible to GI ailments. Likely due to your immune deficiencies (the diabetes doesn't help, either). I would recommend you keep four or five bottles of full-bore Gatorade and/or Ensure around. Drink those when carp strikes, rather than plain  water; they will both hydrate and add electrolytes. Also, living in the SW has a tendency to dry one out more than back east. People with diabetes have an increased risk of dehydration as high blood glucose levels lead to decreased hydration in the body. Which starts up a very vicious circle. Stay thirsty, my friend.

     

    ...I would not suggest Gatorade as it is loaded with glucose-fructose corn syrup (which is little more than a lowered ratio of HFCS) which is still not that good for diabetics. There are also electrolyte infused waters available but you need to be careful as not all, like Glaceau Smart Water, live up to their claims.  GFCS also increases the strains of bad bacteria like c difficile (C-Diff) and chlostridium perfringens, one of the main strains of bacteria responsible for food poisoning so if you have a touchy digestive system, best to avoid.

    Because of this and lack of other minerals like calcium and magnesium, Healthbeat rates Gatorade as the #1 worst followed by Powerade.

    One of the better brands of pre bottled water is Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water which is available at Trader Joes, however it does include bicarbonate which may or may not be desireable.

    Another good solution is Endure Performance Electrolyte Drops which are added to water (or any other drink).  These don't have the carbonate that Gerolsteiner has  Generally it takes 1/2 teaspoon for each 32 oz of water so one 4 oz bottle of Endure is enough to infuse a total of 48 quarts.

    Neither Gerolsteiner or Endure contain any sweeteners.

    Of course check with your doctor first.

    KK, you're more aware of this than I. My medic knowledge is somewhat out of date. My only point was that the diabetic spiral induces ketoacidosis, for which "some" glucose is needed. Powerade Zero plus some protein would likely be better. I've not heard of the products you suggested. But, the *.ade-zero's don't usually have the same electrolytes as the full-bore. I used to mix Ringer's Lactate with orange juice as an intermediate treatment (about 1/2 oz in 4oz). 

     

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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206

    ...can you actually buy ringers "off the shelf"?

  • EtriganEtrigan Posts: 603
    edited January 2018
    kyoto kid said:

    ...can you actually buy ringers "off the shelf"?

    I doubt it, but I was an army medic... Ringers and D5W were part of my kit

    devil my other "home-made" remedy was taken out in extreme cold. To all those flu-like patients... "Sorry, not much I can do... oh have a few candies on your way out."

    Licorice... after three candies, you'll hang your butt over hell!. Bwahahaha

     

    My job is to keep the troopies fit, healthy, and ready to fight. No one said I had to be nice. Sympathy is found between Shyte and Syphillis in the dictionary.

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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206
    NVIATWAS said:

    I'm so glad I invested $250 in this reclining computer chair!! Just roll back, pull out the leg rest, recline and nap.  Gonna go out in style! Snzzzzzz..

    Public Safety Tip: Cholulu hot green chili sauce is green and HAWT!  You have been warned!

    Grocery delivery done.  Trash out.  Recyclables out.  Those were today's goals.  Time to relax!

    ...definitely need a "command chair" but unable to afford the prices I've been seeing for new ones.  Really need someone with a vechicle to drive me around to the second hand and liqudation stores to shop for one more in my budget.

    The Salsa Verde at the burrito cart I used to go to was pretty nuclear as well (they made their own).

    In other "news" we had the yearly fire alarm tests today (as if they haven't been tested pretty well over the last couple months with the way they've gone off so frequently, usually in the middle of the night).  The old broken headphones actually came in handy as they dampened the worst, most painful frequencies.

    Speaking of gorceries, need to head off to get a few things for the weekend.

  • starionwolfstarionwolf Posts: 3,670

    Internet connection is slow again.  I was watching a video tutorial about Hexagon 3D when the video became blurry.  I think the sever switched the quality from high to low for a few seconds.

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    kyoto kid said:

    ...can you actually buy ringers "off the shelf"?

    I'm happy with what I have.  I also have Alacers Emergen-C Immune Support, which among other things has sodium and potassium.  I also have potassium-rich potatoes to cook!  As much as I look stupid, I've gotten pretty good at taking care of myself ans surviving my mistakes!

    That said, right now I'm snacking on a glass of organic hole milk... and pizza rolls. :-|

    Somewhere, my doctor is throwing up and crying...

  • NVIATWASNVIATWAS Posts: 1,242
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    I'm so glad I invested $250 in this reclining computer chair!! Just roll back, pull out the leg rest, recline and nap.  Gonna go out in style! Snzzzzzz..

    Public Safety Tip: Cholulu hot green chili sauce is green and HAWT!  You have been warned!

    Grocery delivery done.  Trash out.  Recyclables out.  Those were today's goals.  Time to relax!

    ...definitely need a "command chair" but unable to afford the prices I've been seeing for new ones.  Really need someone with a vechicle to drive me around to the second hand and liqudation stores to shop for one more in my budget.

    The Salsa Verde at the burrito cart I used to go to was pretty nuclear as well (they made their own).

    In other "news" we had the yearly fire alarm tests today (as if they haven't been tested pretty well over the last couple months with the way they've gone off so frequently, usually in the middle of the night).  The old broken headphones actually came in handy as they dampened the worst, most painful frequencies.

    Speaking of gorceries, need to head off to get a few things for the weekend.

    Stay safe and don't fall!!!!!

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,282
    edited January 2018

    Snow was pretty much gone this morning! surprise  It was beautiful this morning, temperatures in the 50s, cloudy but no rain.  I even broke habit and took the car out for the 2nd day in a row to go do laundry (finally) and use up a coupon at the drugstore.  Then I had a bigger than usual mini-adventure by having lunch at Ruby Tuesday (ooh, spiffy!).  I'd left home without a jacket, but by time I was having lunch the weather took a nosedive and it got cold and miserably rainy again.  I was going to do more things uptown but without a jacket or hat I didn't want to get too wet or cold so I headed back before the wetness froze into icy-ness.  I did go to the grocery store though and picked up a few things I'd left off my list.  But now (9:30 PM), as I look out at my porch, there is again 1 inch of that white stuff piled on it and it's still coming down.   But I have plenty of food and snacks and even a small bottle of brandy to help fend off cabin fever this time. 

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  • MistaraMistara Posts: 38,675

    complainnt - aachier than usual oww

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206
    NVIATWAS said:
    kyoto kid said:
    NVIATWAS said:

    I'm so glad I invested $250 in this reclining computer chair!! Just roll back, pull out the leg rest, recline and nap.  Gonna go out in style! Snzzzzzz..

    Public Safety Tip: Cholulu hot green chili sauce is green and HAWT!  You have been warned!

    Grocery delivery done.  Trash out.  Recyclables out.  Those were today's goals.  Time to relax!

    ...definitely need a "command chair" but unable to afford the prices I've been seeing for new ones.  Really need someone with a vechicle to drive me around to the second hand and liqudation stores to shop for one more in my budget.

    The Salsa Verde at the burrito cart I used to go to was pretty nuclear as well (they made their own).

    In other "news" we had the yearly fire alarm tests today (as if they haven't been tested pretty well over the last couple months with the way they've gone off so frequently, usually in the middle of the night).  The old broken headphones actually came in handy as they dampened the worst, most painful frequencies.

    Speaking of gorceries, need to head off to get a few things for the weekend.

    Stay safe and don't fall!!!!!

    ...thank you and did make it home safe.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,206

    Snow was pretty much gone this morning! surprise  It was beautiful this morning, temperatures in the 50s, cloudy but no rain.  I even broke habit and took the car out for the 2nd day in a row to go do laundry (finally) and use up a coupon at the drugstore.  Then I had a bigger than usual mini-adventure by having lunch at Ruby Tuesday (ooh, spiffy!).  I'd left home without a jacket, but by time I was having lunch the weather took a nosedive and it got cold and miserably rainy again.  I was going to do more things uptown but without a jacket or hat I didn't want to get too wet or cold so I headed back before the wetness froze into icy-ness.  I did go to the grocery store though and picked up a few things I'd left off my list.  But now (9:30 PM), as I look out at my porch, there is again 1 inch of that white stuff piled on it and it's still coming down.   But I have plenty of food and snacks and even a small bottle of brandy to help fend off cabin fever this time. 

    ...sounds like you dodged a bullet though.

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