Apologies for not posting or commenting much this week... it's all been a bit hectic.
Greenfinch
Watching the birds on my feeders this morning really cheered me up.
My knees are still giving me problems.
According to my doctor I have had an arthritic flare up in my right knee... very painful and swollen and because I have been putting my weight on my left leg that knee is now just as painful.
I had a blood test on Tuesday and when I got home from work on Wednesday had a message asking me to get in touch with the surgery urgently.
I rang first thing Thursday and within a few hours found myself in hospital having more tests.
I rang first thing Thursday and within a few hours found myself in hospital having more tests.
Blue Tit
It appears the medication I have been taking for my knee swelling and pain is giving me liver problems.
It appears the medication I have been taking for my knee swelling and pain is giving me liver problems.
So a change of painkillers and more tests to come over the next week or so... hopefully all will be fine.
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
oh, i am sorry! for continued pain and, seemingly more dangerous, pill side effects!
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't sound good.
ReplyDeleteIbuprofen for the inflammation, take a large whisky with it. If that doesn't work go to Spain and get two new knees.
There are very few British hospitals that are any good. Cheap and not a bit cheerful is what they are.
Good Luck.
oh no not again! Really feel for you, hope it's sorted out soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Andrew....and a nice header on your blog.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
http://joopzandfotografie.blogspot.nl
sorry to hear this Andrew, I hope they can find a better pill for you and figure out what is wrong and how to repair it. the birds are so cute and your header is awesome
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a better outcome of pill choices for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat images! Hope you will be able to find some sort of remedy soon. I use Turmeric a and it helps.
ReplyDeleteOH MY, I feel your pain, your knee pain leastwise...I hung my toe on a heavy rug and it wrenched my knee. ITS given me sold pain for almost 2 months now...I'm pretty certain its a torn cartilage...surgery is the only repair..so that is not going to happen any time soon!
ReplyDeleteHOPE it all gets balanced again.
Hi Andrew.. OUCH!! what a bummer!!
ReplyDeleteI do hope this gets resolved for you!!
Gracexxx
Oh so sorry...I hope they find a substitute that works w/o side effects. Crud. A few years ago I glanced over at Bill one morning at the breakfast table and his eyes were as yellow as that bird you show. I screamed! It happened so fast as I was pretty sure I'd looked at him the day before (;>)) .off we went to the emergency ward and found it was one of the meds he was taking....scary. But they were able to cure that problem, substitute something for the medicine that caused it, and he has had no further problems.... So since they caught yours sooner, I bet there's a very good chance all will soon be OK.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Andrew...I like the idea of having a shot of whiskey for the pain. It's cheap and only a few minor side effects...headaches...nausea...
ReplyDeleteHI Andrew I Hope youo can get yuor mediation sorted out so you knees will impprove adn you will be pain free. Great clera shots from your feeders.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteHope you're up and around soon!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon, Andrew, and that things go better and more pain free soon!! Lovely captures for the day! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is terrible, you poor thing. Hope that you'll be better soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI still you are having problems ... I keep my fingers crossed!
More than once in my life I've had to deal with awful side-effects from prescribed medications. One of them did a lot of damage, and the other made me very sick for a long time, but none of them knew what was happening until finally our family doctor suggested a change of medication. I hope your liver gets back to normal ASAP.
ReplyDeleteLove your bird photos, and always laugh when I see those yellow greenfinches. The Blue Tit is adorable, wish we had them here.
K
Hope you get your pain sorted out quickly. Nice birds you have to entertain you at your feeder.
ReplyDeleteI hope your doctors find the right medication foe=r you soon! I'm glad the greenfinch cheered you up.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of healing energy to you ~ Gorgeous photography of beautiful birds! ~ carol, xo
ReplyDeleteLove the Greenfinch! I do hope you just have to change your medicine and all will be well. The knee surgery seems pretty common lately. Wishing you a happy week!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your health issues. I would love to take good photos of birds but I just don't have the patience for it. Any tips?
ReplyDeleteI hate to hear that, Andrew! It's never fun when the medication that is supposed to be helping ends up causing other problems. I hope a change will abate the liver issue and your knees start to feel better.
ReplyDeleteI like the Whiskey comment, go for it A.....
ReplyDeleteHope things clear up very soon mate, keep looking out to the garden its always a cheery site
Great shots Andrew. Sorry about your knees, hope the new meds help!
ReplyDeletenice post thanks for sharing infant costume
ReplyDeleteThis is not a good story - I have a small idea of what having trouble with knees is like - although I am dealing with ankle issues!
ReplyDeletenice to see a greenfinch!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I'm sorry about your health issues. I hope the change of medication will solve all problems. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't sound good about your knees so I hope they feel better soon. I haven;t been able to blog much either because of all my High School home work. There is loads of it. From Findlay
ReplyDeleteWe really enjoy your photos and information.
ReplyDeleteAll the best from across the Pond and we truly hope you will soon have relief.
Beautiful little birds. Love that neat bird feeder in bottom photo.
ReplyDeleteOh Andrew, I know what you are going through. Please take care!!! I am sharing this last bit of comment with everyone.
Sorry for my tardiness. Monday my bad knee gave way to a full Medial Meniscus tear and I am having Arthroscope done to help ease pain this Tuesday...doing life ;)
Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the pain and hope you get better soon. I do love your little birds! Wonderful captures for the day!! Take care!!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. So sorry to hear you're not feeling so good.
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