Jules. Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 When we came back from holiday a week last Friday I was feeling ropey over the weekend- went to the emergency Drs & got diagnosed with vertigo, but advised to go & see my own GP after the bank holiday for some blood tests to check my iron & thyroid levels. I've been taking stemitil all week for the dizzyness. Hubby was poorly Weds, Thurs & Fri, went back to work Sat but was still not feeling great. Yesterday Alexander was ill, with a high temp & sore throat, just like hubby was. Then he was sick about 11pm. Ethan moaned in his sleep at midnight, so I went to check on him & his ear is sore, just like mine is now. I can't sleep cause I can't really get in my bed. as hubby & Ethan have taken it over and Ethans' bed is a child's bed. I could fit in it, but I can't be bothered trying to go back to sleep just yet. Too many things on my mind. And we have run out of paracetomol! I'm sure things will look better in the light of day ( it's nearly light now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 You poor thing I'm wondering if there is some sort of virus going round, as quite a few members of staff have been off with vertigo/sickness Hope everyone picks up soon. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Oh Jules, poor you . It's miserable being ill at the best of times, but when the rest of the family is ill as well you have to force yourself to keep going somehow to look after the children. And now no doubt you're going to be tired as well I hope that you manage to get additional supplies of paracetamol very soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Jules I hope you and your family feel better soon. If I get earache I always get dizzy. It's so nasty. My son has a high temp, sore throat, stomach ache and feels dizzy so I think its definitely a lurgey going well. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Poor you. I sympathise massively as I had vertigo last summer and it is not funny. I wan't able to drive and was reeling about as if under the affluence of incahol. Rotten for you, and then to have the family poorly too....how dreadful. Have you got someone to help out? Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi Jules, Hope you and the family are feeling much better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 you poor love - sounds rotten. Big cup of tea and sympathy coming through the internet now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks for your concern My parents live literally down the road. They have already delivered paracetomol to us They also have a list of errands to do for me at church today- one of which is to deliver a dozen eggs to a lady who is having a charity afternoon tea next Sunday for "Open Doors" She will bake all yummy things with them Plus- pass on a new baby card, a letter to the church elders & some information slips for the Christianity Explored course starting tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi Jules, I hope you're all better soon, I think there are lots of bugs around at the moment, but it's awful that you are all down with it! Rest and get lots of fluids! Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hope you all get well soon Jules. Sounds nasty! Glad that letter to the elders still went in though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Poor you Jules . Nothing worse than being ill and still having to care for everyone else . Glad your parents are able to help out. Hope you all get better soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hope you and the gang are up and around soon Jules. My kids had this vertigo thing a while back - its not very pleasant so you have my symapthy And theres nothing worse than being ill when you still have to look after sick children as well - get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 How is everyone today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Off to Drs this a.m. with Alexander & I hope to get my blood tests back. We had a better nights sleep last night, but not brill. Ethan & Stuart much better, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sorry to hear you've been having a rough time Jules - love to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Thank you We're back now, & Alexander has no infection, & he's feeling a bit better but just taking it easy. I'll keep him off school tomorrow as well, & see how he is for Wednesday. My thyroid levels are fine, but my iron is low, combining that with my "upper respiratory infection" has laid me feeling a bit wiped, & helps to explain the dizzyness. I have 3 months worth of iron tablets to take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hope you are all feeling better soon. Looking after a sick household when you feel rough is no fun, at least last week when mine were ill I managed to avoid it. I was dizzy on one day though, but I put that down to tiredness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 hi i'm feeling better now (but still not well enough for school ) This is my first post for a LONG time so i was feling a bit nervous & i hope you will welcome me back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 We've been wondering where you were. Sorry to hear that you are poorly. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Get well soon, my son is about your age and missed most of half term ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 thank you if i was at school i wouldnt be doing much else because my friends have told me all that they were doing the week before the hols were crosswords and wordsearches - which are usually far too easy for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Jules and Alexander, hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Thanks! Just being on here is making me feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Alexander - hope you are feeling better soon. ( Don't forget to help your Mum out as well ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 ( Don't forget to help your Mum out as well ) No need- she is in bed asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
