by Gal2 » 16 Apr 2020, 15:14
We'll just have to look forward to next year's holidays.....hopefully things will be normal again by then although isn't it wonderful how nature has changed since we have been locked down...less pollution and things....did anyone see that fab photo of the Himalayas from Pakistan, they've not been able to see the summit for years as it's always in a haze!
I have had a phone consult with my GP today, I say 'my GP', I've not been since the practice was merged with another one and we lost all our known doctors - we inherited strangers (other than the practice nurse and the other nurses) BUT I rang because I have woken in the night a couple of nights now with very strong heartbeat, almost palpitations, and coupled with a pain in my chest I was a bit worried. I DIDN'T want to go to hospital, I have a panic attack about the supermarket FHS! Anyway, I have also been burping lots and when I do the pain goes....sooo GP suggested I take my beta blocker tablet at night rather than first thing in a morning, and another Omeprazole so doubling my dose, but keeping the other BP meds to morning as before. Hopefully this will work, but I have been quite worried this past couple of days.
Just back from a walk, I went just round the edge of the village today, so just over 7000 steps but it's nice to feel the sun on your face, even though it's MUCH cooler here than it was yesterday, and very breezy!! I got Tom to paint the side gate and bit of fence to keep him busy......he's not handling lockdown very well, he's like a child, I have to find him a job!
Facetimed with my sister also this morning but I've not mentioned anything to her about my issue.
Just had the kids visit!!! It was so lovely to see them, obviously we stood at the door and they were at the end of the path but just great to hear their voices and their laughter. Donna rang local shops and stores to ask if they might like to donate some bottled water and snacks for the nurses at her base - they are all community nurses and have more workload than ever atm, often not having time to stop and have a drink or a break - the shops came up trumps there is tons of stuff been donated for them - she put it on her Facebook page - I will share it soon.