Chinese Accupuncture

[Briss]

I did not have any proper food today and yet managed to eat 1,600 calories on a couple of pastries and fruit (well, lots of fruit!).

I'd need to somehow manage a trip to GP tomorrow just in case, I would feel better with some official sick leave from them but not sure if you can get one for cold/flu? My temp is closer to 39. I never asked before, I always worked through my illnesses - so stupid! What for??

 

[Blythe]

Your doc will only do a note if you are off over a week. You will need to self certify for any illness under a week. He may tell you to come back next mon if you are still poorly and get a note then.

Hope you are feeling a bit better this morning.

 

[nobump]

My doc have given me sick lines before. My work count both weekends so you can't take a full week off.... and they expect you to phone in everyday.
If you go see a doc on Monday and don't make it back to work before your self certification runs out they can sign you off from the date you visited them but they are not able to back date sick lines if you wait to see them... guess it depends on how long you think you need off.

 

[Briss]

i think you can only self-sertify up to 5 days in a year? I already had a cold where I self-certified in august, I think I used that allowance and probably need a leave? not sure. anyway, no appointments at my GP today, but I definitely need antibiotics. My throat is really bad. could not sleep. I am not dealing with high temp that great, anything above 39 and I can barely survive, I was soaking my feet in boiling hot water and they were red and yet my knees were ice cold and I was shaking. luckily paracetamol beat it down to 38 and I was able at least to go to bed. it's still pretty high this morning. if I could start antibiotics today, i would probably be back to normal in 2-3 days.

 

[smurfy]

Take care briss, hope you get to doctors soon there are a lot of throat infections and flu going round at the moment.

That is awful that your company/HR people are talking about your personal situation that is againat the law to say the least, but the worst part is having to deal with it when they tell you to your face.

Look after yourself xxx

 

[Briss]

smurfy, thank you!

I've found antibiotics at home! my mum always brings me tonnes of meds, "just in case" so that was lucky cos the GP still has not called and my throat is getting worse

annoying is thing is that I had to take a pregnancy test before starting antibiotics just to be sure so yet again feeling depressed after seeing that one line even though I did not expect anything else, still hurts

 

[Vonn]

It's so interesting how different insurance systems/plans work. We don't really do anything like self-certifying illnesses over here. Sounds like a bit of a hassle, but I am sure there are things about the NHS that I would really appreciate. The insurance system in the US is such a mess.

Briss--I hope you feel better soon!

And as for the meds for candida, thanks for thinking of me. I am on a prescription (nystatin), a supplement to the rx that's supposed to make it more effective (candex), and probiotics (pills and kefir), plus food and drink that's anti-yeast/fungal (ginger tea, coconut milk/oil, etc.) It's expensive!

Hi to everyone else!

 

[Briss]

nystatin - that's exactly the one I know. for some reason I could never get it here. GP prescribed a very high dose of antibiotics and when I asked about nystatin he just said I do not need anything for candida. annoying cos I know antibiotics can lead to candida

 

[Vonn]

Yeah, a lot of traditional drs don't give much credence to candida overgrowth. Your GP's reaction doesn't surprise me. Diflucan is other rx med I know is prescribed. On the non-rx end, grapefruit seed extract, oil of oregano, pau d'arco, and raw garlic cloves and ginger can also be very helpful if you ever feel like it's getting bad and you want to do something. I hope it's not that bad for you, though. Get well!

 

[nobump]

Small update from me.. hospital was not much good, didn't really tell me anything I didn't know.... doc was very nice, but he is not a IVF specialist so couldn't advise with that... but he gave me my options... suggested taking progestrone pills to help reduce bleeding, or some other drug, but can't remember the name, will check when I go back to the docs, effectively keep doing what I am doing until I decided to stop trying, and have the coil fitted or have the coil fitted while on a break from IVF cycles... decision time will be after our holiday at end of Feb as I think we may have a chance of catching O on the holiday, don't want to give up what may be a chance...


Glad you managed to get some antibiotics Briss but frustrating they wont prescribe anything candida

 

[Briss]

nobump, at least they recommended something to reduce the bleeding. I so hope you will catch that egg while on holiday. a miracle would be most welcome on this thread

afm, throat is still hurting but it's actually rather nice to stay at home, in bed even, on a Monday DH is taking tomorrow off so we can relax at home, nice!

 

[adr75050]

I have a question for y'all? I have had 4 failed IVF and 1 FET cycle. This FET i started acupuncture and really felt like it made the difference and resulted my positive pregnancy test. Found out of Sunday 1/25 that I am pregnant. But i went back to the doctor today and he uses acupuncture with a TDP CQ-32- Special Electromagnetic Therapeutic Apparatus (like a infared heat lamp) on my kidney area. I asked him if it was safe to use in pregnancy and he said yes. My research shows that although acupuncture is safe during pregnancy, the lamp is not recommended for use in pregnant women. When I asked him about it he said it is a manufactures warning that relates to the utilization of the lamp and that he is not putting the lamp on the baby so it is safe. I am totally back tracking on the use of acupuncture now (at least with this guy). Im uncomfortable with what my research says versus what he is telling me. Anyone know anything about this? My fertility doctor said I could continue to use acupuncture, but the lamp was not discussed. I have placed a call to my ob-gyn to inquire. He even mentioned to me that since my family will be relocating from Dallas to Houston that I should do my research on acupuncturist out there bc not all are trained in fertility and pregnancy and most will not even work with pregnant women. Yet my research says it is safe???? Confused? and a little alarmed? Any insight or clarification?

 

[Briss]

adr75050, I am not sure but when I did my research it was the same as yours i.e. lamp is not recommended in TWW but then some acu practitioners just used it throughout my cycle regardless. I think if you are worried it's better to ask him not to use the lamp, otherwise you will be stressing out and that's just counterproductive

 

[Vonn]

adr--My acu dr does not use that lamp, so I'm not familiar with it specifically, but I agree with Briss that if it makes you uncomfortable, it's best to not use it.

Also, I think it is a good idea to find a new acu practicitioner in your new city who works with fertility and pregnancy. But it is certainly safe to do acu during pregnancy, no question about that. I'd prefer to go to someone who commonly sees people in your condition, whatever it may be. More experience should lead to more expertise, right?

Good luck!

 

[adr75050]

Thanks Vonn and Briss. I ahve already reached out to a new acupuncturist who specializes in fertility. Hope this is the way to go!!

 

[nobump]

My guy uses the lamp all the time. Although not sure if it has different settings. It is not as warm when he uses it on my front as it is on my back.

 

[Blythe]

My ACU doc (and many others) will not do ACU during early pregnancy. I would not have it during first 12 weeks.

 

[nobump]

When I was going through last IVF he stopped at EC. Never went back until after I had got result that it didn't work and I felt like seeing people that knew what had happened. Not sure what he would have done if it had worked. His English is not that great so not easy to aak things.

 

[Briss]

annoyingly I put most of my weight back on while I have been ill at home. and I did not really overeat that much. maybe it's just because I was not moving at all just seating on my sofa or in bed all day. but it's only been 3 days! quite upsetting considering it took me almost 3 weeks to start losing weight. will try to do my fasting days today and tomorrow.

Got my AF so I can plan my next cycle.

a colleague is bringing her newly born baby to work today. what a joy

 

[nobump]

Oh no thats not good. Maybe the weight will drop off when you start back on the diet.

Did you manage to avoid the baby in work?

The has just been a program on bbc2 scotland. Modern times chasing vickings. About 4 women using donar sperm from Denmark. Caught last 15 mins. Showed ET. The women had video diaries. Think I'll download this and watch it later.

Going to look to setup an appointment at a local private clinic for a chat to see if there is a chance or if it is time to quit.

Xx