In The Dumps!

 

I am not particularly happy today despite the bright sunshine.  The "cold" I picked up from him indoors has now gone to my chest just like it did with Mike.  I felt so ill this morning, non -stop chesty cough which is producing very nasty stuff, head like a balloon, pains in both ears, throat still sore and the whole thing is playing havoc with my BG's.  So I decided to ring the doctors as I think I may well need antibiotics.

I get the "bitch".  There is always one receptionist who treats you like you are something stuck to her shoe.  I explained my situation.  She then informed me that both partners in the practice have gone on holiday - yes both at the same time!!! and they will not be returning until next week. The only doctor on is a brand new locum who only started last week and who obviously knows nothing about any of the patients and their history.

I reminded her of my circumstances and how difficult it was for me to get there but in this case, I felt too unwell anyway  to even attempt it (I have a temperature and my legs are like jelly) and asked if the locum could check my records and prescribe the antibiotic that I can take because I was extremely worried about the effect on my BG's.  She told me that was not possible.  I would have to make an appointment. But then she says, we have no appointments left this week due to the shortage of doctors!!! I was informed that I could go down there at 7.30a.m. tomorrow and queue in the freezing cold in the hope there might be a cancellation. Failing that, I would have to go down every morning at the same time and do the same thing and hope to strike lucky.  I told her, forget it, if I get any worse I will just have to call the doctor out for a home visit.  So much for the Health Service.

On the other hand, I have had lots of baby photos coming in.  I know one person is sending this evening so I am holding off doing anything with them for the time being. Many more people took part than I anticipated so my original idea of how to use them has fallen by the wayside but I will come up with something in the next couple of days.

On a positive note, my six week battle with a t.v. shopping channel to come and  collect a faulty item has at last paid off.  It took endless telephone calls (I think the call centre is in India) Collection was promised but never happened and this on several occasions.  Hurrah, a large van at last turned up to retrieve it.  Now I am hoping I do not have any hassle trying to get a refund.

Oh well, lunchtime.  I am worried about eating now and how high it will put my BG's but still have to eat. I guess worrying about it will not help.

Thanks to those who visited the journal I recommended. It is very good and deserves more readers, so for those who missed it I am posting the link again

Sal's Journal

We never did get any more snow.  Mike was all set to go out with the camera so he is disappointed.

Hope you are all having a good day.