My trip has come to an end. Thank goodness! I loved seeing my son in Dallas and his family, and my niece and her children in Austin. I enjoyed seeing Michelle Obama and Rachael Ray at “The Drum” on Thursday night. It was a great trip.
But, (you knew there was going to be a but, right?) I was so sick the whole time. Don’t worry, I wasn’t infectious. I’m having stomach issues similar to what I experienced almost a year ago, and even though I started on antibiotics two days before departing I was plenty miserable most of the time.
The drive was awful. Usually I enjoy odd sights along the way, but this trip I was too focused on finding the next clean rest stop to pay attention to oddities. Oh, and I was as annoying as a guest can be. The words “I can’t eat that,” came out of my mouth more times in a week than they have in my entire life. I’ve never been a picky eater, but literally everything causes me gastric distress right now.
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. This has to come to an end. One has to be firm with one’s stomach, right?
Peace, people.
Ugh. And on a road trip, too. Hope you are better soon!
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Thanks. I just wanted to curl up under my covers. Your tales of Alaska have been cheering me up, though. What an adventure!
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I hope you feel better soon! Feeling bad while traveling is no fun!
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Thanks! I just felt awful for my hosts.
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Feel better
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Trying!
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Oh gosh, that sounds horrible! I’ve been dealing with a funny time the last couple of weeks too! I can’t eat what I want, it’s been no fun. I’m still waiting on test results. I think it’s IBS, but we’ll have to wait and see. That would have made the trip no fun, but I hope it didn’t ruin it!
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IBS seems appropriate for what I’m dealing with too. My body doesn’t seem to tolerate anything except clear broth and ginger tea. Are you seeing a specialist?
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Not at the moment, I’m still waiting to hear back about results.
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Hope you feel
Better soon.
And your trip reminds me of the annoying guest I was last year while at my MIL’s
I was fighting off the flu and had tea nonstop – tea on the hour –
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Ginger tea has been one of the few things I’ve found comforting to my stomach.
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Oh so glad.
Another idea – try senna capsules (kind George used senna for his tummmy)
But there are some great herb bkends and another product I LOVE (got my first bottle
From Trader Joe’s in 2002) is from health plus inc and it is a standard colon cleanse – whew – I still thank god for that. But that company has six different (easy and affordable) all natural cleanses – like a kidney one – etc
–
Was just reading in a book how we get so much misc stuff- like dr Colbert was able
To test his own stuff and he got giardia from swimming in a lake in Florida –
And there can be stuff in food and water and so anytime something like this persists – a cleanse should be in the list – our GI is a set of pipes and can get stuff
–
Oh and how could I forget kombucha ?
Drink two bottles a day for one week (and start to make your own cos it is like sending the marines into your gut)
I prefer the brand GTs
And they have a great gingerade
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PS
Hope you do get to the root cause –
And maybe consider doing an intestinal cleanse (just an idea)
In 2006 I did this one called the In and Out cleanse by body redesigning (Joseph Christiano) and whew – wonderful – highly suggest everyone of a certain who do yearly cleanses and that is just one (great option)
And another thing to consider is a month or two of “p and b” shakes
It is psyllium fiber and sonne’s #7 bentonite clay – you take it twice a day and it is easy and wonderful – please let me know if you want to hear more – and if not – we never have to mention it again….
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Worth considering.
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Thanks and just ideas to toss out
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Me again-
One more tidbit to consider – try baking soda – a couple years ago I actually did a baking soda cleanse (look up dr sircus) but some
People drink a glass or two for stomach relief and for alkalizing the body – mmmmm
Two teaspoons in a big glass of water.
The later – the second glass I make with lemon water too – the fizzy mix is amazing
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So sorry to hear this. Nothing spoils a trip more than stomach issues. Hope you find the cause and can get some relief soon.
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Thank you!
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Leslie, sorry to hear you got that prob again. Espesh during this trip which you’ve been waiting for. Hugs. Big ones. Heading off myself for a few days but hoping you feel better soon x
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Thanks, Shey. Safe travels!
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So sorry to read this. As I think you know, I can identify somewhat
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I know you understand. Thanks.
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🙂
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Feel better. Regular exercise can help with that.
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Awww. I hope you get better soon. Gearing up for a trip with a watering eye and your post makes me more pessimistic. I’m surprised you still managed to sound darkly upbeat in this one. 😆😂
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Thank you! Get better and safe travels!
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Just got back! 😆 You’re most welcome.
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I’m sorry for your gastric woes, Leslie! I hope you get things under control and start feeling better soon! Sending you cyberhugs!💕
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Thank you, dear Stephanie. It’s good to be home where I can at least sleep in my own bed.
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