Struggling with persistent sickness...

[Lazy Gardener]

Can still cause abrasions to the tissue. It doesn't take more than a scratch to cause cellulitis which can lead to a lethal systemic infection.

 

[TexasLisa]

Is this all of the Philippines or just your family? You are in my prayers.

 

[BarredBuff]

I think I have a student this year that is re-infecting me. I haven't had it in 10 years until now.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

When I had a bone density test several years ago, the tech discussed Vit D and it's importance in: Calcium absorption, mental health, and sleep cycles. She had worked with an endocrinologist doc who is on the leading edge of research regarding Women's health issues. This tech stated that (at least at my lattitude) it's not possible to manufacture enough Vit D from sun exposure at ANY time of the year except for a few weeks around the summer solstice, and then, only if one spends a LOT of time outdoors. So... she recommended taking it year round, and it is best absorbed in the morning. No doubt it plays a role in many other body functions, including immune system strength.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

As we age, we manufacture even less Vit D.

 

[BarredBuff]

I think when I go to the ENT I'm going to get an allergy test done too. I haven't had blood work in a while either. I need to get it done again I guess.

 

[CrealCritter]

your more than welcome to fast with me. I'm only drinking beer starting Wednesday February 26. We'll see how long I can go on just beer.

 

[YourRabbitGirl]

So, for the last four months, I have been infected with strep throat constantly. I've tested positive four times in four months. I am a school teacher and that provides me plenty of exposure to pathogens. However, this is my second year and I didn't have it all last year. I'm currently sick with it again. Each time, I finish my antibiotics. I also clean my bathroom, bedroom, and other common areas really well. I wash my hands regularly and use hand sanitizer. I take a multivitamin and vitamin C supplement. However, I keep getting strep throat. My doctor is referring me to a specialist for a tonsillectomy. But, that'll be late May before I can do that. Any advice to help me before then?

We really can't avoid getting sick nowadays. even if we do everything we can not to. Just make sure you have a clean living, not too much though.

 

[flowerbug]

I would advise against digging around in the back of the throat. Injury, even minor injury can result in systemic infection. Hubby shared an article about a man who died after repeatedly trying to dig a lodged bit of food out of his mouth with sharp objects. ...

a butter knife isn't sharp...

 

[flowerbug]

I'm totally lost with all this doctor talk. But common sense tells me not to put a knife even a butter knife I'm my mouth, much less my throat. Yeah... I think, I'll leave that to sword swallowing circus freaks.

Momma didn't raise no fool.

to each their own. i've certainly never harmed myself from the practice and know better enough to not apply so much pressure that i'm damaging myself or achieving something other than what was intended.

when someone asks for help, i'll give it.

no doctors are needed for some things and clearly the doctor this person is seeing isn't accomplishing anything.