Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Found out yesterday that a very good friend has had a stroke . She's fit and healthy and only 52. After one of our group's husbands had a massive, life-changing stroke 4 years ago, we're all hoping against hope that hers isn't as bad. She could speak again the morning after it happened apparently, so we're clinging to that being a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Found out yesterday that a very good friend has had a stroke . She's fit and healthy and only 52. After one of our group's husbands had a massive, life-changing stroke 4 years ago, we're all hoping against hope that hers isn't as bad. She could speak again the morning after it happened apparently, so we're clinging to that being a good sign. I have recently heard of so many 'young' people having strokes Does sound hopeful that she has regained her speech so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Found out yesterday that a very good friend has had a stroke . She's fit and healthy and only 52. After one of our group's husbands had a massive, life-changing stroke 4 years ago, we're all hoping against hope that hers isn't as bad. She could speak again the morning after it happened apparently, so we're clinging to that being a good sign. Oh dear that is sad, but speaking does sound like a positive sign. Best wishes to her, I hope she makes good progress and can return to as normal a life as possible. I heard last week that my friend who was diagnosed with a brain tumour 14 months ago, had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy and then some more chemo, on her CT scan to check all was ok as it had been at Easter it has come back and she wil now need more surgury, chemo and biological agent what ever that is. Life is so unfair at times. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We found out today that a friend of ours who had breast cancer a cople of years ago, now has lung cancer and is on an intensive course of 6 cycles of chemo, every three weeks. It has knocked her and her lovely hubby for six. Life is unfair at times, it makes you take stock and count a few blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 poor thing, that's awful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 So sorry to hear about both of your friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Just given ED her wake up call for her uni resit this morning and she has woken up feeling headachey and ill. We spoke to her last night at 8 o'clock and she was off to bed because she was so tired. She was hot and cold all night too. OH and I have been feeling a bit virusy this week but were hoping that she had missed it by going back on Saturday. She is dosing herself up on paracetamol, her exam is three hours long and she has to walk there which will take her about half an hour. I hope that she gets through it ok, she has worked so hard this summer. She only failed this one module and she now understands it fully so hopefully she will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Noo, I hope she does OK Liz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Just given ED her wake up call for her uni resit this morning and she has woken up feeling headachey and ill. Not good news They give us so many worries don't they. Hope she felt better once she got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) She is dosing herself up on paracetamol, her exam is three hours long and she has to walk there which will take her about half an hour. I hope that she gets through it ok, she has worked so hard this summer. She only failed this one module and she now understands it fully so hopefully she will be ok. I had the flu when I was doing one of my A-levels, dosed myself up on lemsip etc. Got an A for that exam. I'm sure she will do fine Edited August 28, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I was stung by a wasp at work today it was under my desk and jabbed me on my leg just above the knee, Blumming Jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 How do you de-register/close forum account? I think I PMd an administrator but now i'm not sure if I did or if that was wrong because I'm still here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Are you leaving us, PL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hi, I've decided to trim down how much time I spend on the internet. I've tried before but it didn't work so I thought I'd get rid of the temptation. See how that goes. If I miss anything I leave a lot then I can sign up again. That probably only makes sense in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Unfortunately ED felt pretty awful throughout the exam. She thinks that 3 questions were ok but the main essay question was a struggle because she couldn't concentrate and had to leave the hall to go to the loo. She told them that she was unwell, to be fair the invidulator took one look at her and told her to contact her faculty office straight after the exam and found her a desk right by the door. She was given a form and told to get a doctor's note, she has never registered with the student health service, so I called our surgery and they arranged for a doctor to call her straight back which I was really impressed with. I am wondering if there is some nasty virus going around that we are not being told about, because she was told if she got any worse to go to a doctor immediately. The doctor is also posting a note for her to give to the faculty. She is now home for us to look after, achey and tearful, but glad to be home. I am going to thank our surgery for being to helpful and nice to her. Be sad to see you go PL tatty bye for now, but I am sure the call of the friendly chicken will draw you back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Sorry to see you going PL, I know what you mean thought - that's why I don't do facebook etc; life's just too short. Liz, it's good that her poorliness was recognised, hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Sorry to see you go PL, you know you'll always be welcome if you decide to come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 You can just not use your account for a while PL, then come back when you want, or if you contact a mod then they will arrange for your account to be either suspended or deleted... whichever you prefer. I shall miss you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hello. I'm still here. Firstly I should say thanks for all the fun and support over the years, but I really have to go. I've scoured the forum with YS for a way to close my account but can't find any way, so I am reliant on it being done for me. Does anyone know who I should ask to do this for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Oh sorry I just saw those nice messages. Thank you. Best wishes everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Does anyone know who I should ask to do this for me? Contact one of the moderators, I am sure they can help you. Sorry you are going Best wishes. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'm sorry you're going too, PL . Hopefully you'll miss us so much you'll be back . I'm pleased to report that my friend is making remarkable progress after her stroke and hopes to be home next Tuesday . It will be a long haul, I'm sure, but the signs for a complete recovery are looking good. Sadly, another friend in the same group had to go to A&E with her 19 yr old son who had a seizure (first ever) on the same day she was visiting our friend - he's had a CT scan which showed nothing but has to have more tests. Her 21 yr old daughter had something similar a few years ago and had a few seizures, nothing for a year or so now thankfully, but she's worried it's looking similar . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Glad to hear it ANH. Phil's aunt in NZ is in her 80s and had a stroke recently, I understand that she's recovering well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Sorry to see you go PL - only other "London person" on here besides me I think. i am cross - YS for the 2nd time has put a bottle of fizzy drink on its side in my spare fridge,just cleaned up the mess. The last time the drink stuff like glue and despite Civit bang ( bang and the dirt might be gone but the fizzy orange aint) i have sprayed WD40 on the shelf (no food in there) I will probably find the shelf has melted. Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Sorry to see you go PL - only other "London person" on here besides me I think. Not quite.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
