Well, I really did when taking my Ru into the dealer for struts and a ball joint. The price was quoted at nearly $2,800. But buying a new car wasn't something I was considering, since basically nothing was wrong with the one I have.
After all, we don't know what is going to happen with the economy or with things like social security or Medicare. Cheaper to fix the well running car than gamble on the immediate future.
Charlie once more took over the dealership. All the Salesforce and staff stopped to say hello.
I got to meet many customers who had to pet him and tell me about their pets. I saw tons of photos of their favorite animals.
One salesman asked to take Charlie for a little walk around the show floor. He took Charlie into an office and...as soon as I was out of his sight for about a minute, Charlie began to howl!
Nope. He is friendly and adorable, but apparently a Mama's doggy.
When the service manager came to hand me my bill he explained that the extended warranty we bought 6 years ago had covered everything.
WOW!
Since my visit to the ER last week, I have been tracking my BP. My doctor always complains that its a bit high. She agrees that its white coat syndrome.
So since I have to see her next week, I am using a BP cuff that records the readings. My BP has actually been dropping since last week.
Yesterday I felt like I was getting a cold. This morning I felt awful. Woserthanawful.
Anyway. Imagine my surprise at having a morning BP of 88/66. Yeah. Me too.
I'm going to start pointing at the side effects of Prolia. [The Prolia flier says that it compromises your immune system and to Avoid people with colds...errrr, um...jeeze. Can I just go sit in a box for the rest of my life???]
Let's add the random severe attacks of pain in different parts of my body that come and go. A big toe one day that felt broken. Then was fine the next day. Ankles that feel sprained for a day. This morning, I had a hard time walking without a limp. My left knee and calf hurt too much to walk.
A jaw that hurts too badly to eat. Then nothing the next day.
Fatigue and frustration. It's a Whack a Mole Game with a guess at where pain will show up next. Amazingly enough, the intense pain will last up to a few hours or a few days and then disappear. Bone pain, muscle pain, headache pain. Things I normally do. not. have.
Yet I am still dragging my body out to do chores and when I can, hike with Charlie for shorter distances.
If this medication keeps me from being active, what quality of life is there?
Oh and the last I can't get a break???
The magnificent head cold put me to bed for most of the day. I'm glad I had prepped things like homemade soup ahead of time. ...and purchased some easy to make meals for times like this.
But we are getting a snowstorm! So at least that is beautiful to watch, and I hope to drag my butt out in the fresh air to enjoy the falling stuff.
I actually feel better, but really enjoy wearing a mask [wink wink]. If I can get outside and get fresh air, I will feel much better.
Sunday night we are to go back into a very deep freeze of -17 F so I have some prep to do before that happens no matter how I feel.
Life is is a constant struggle! I recently went through the car scenario. I w had complete sticker shock when I looked at new ones! As long as we are still alive we just have to forge on and look for the little nuggets of those things in life we enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! So this morning I am enjoying the yard birds coming to land near the house on the pine. It is beautiful in the snow!
DeleteGood grief! I have a friend going through crazy blood pressure and a lot of other things since she started taking a different med in November. She is convinced that is the problem. It would not surprise me if you are experiencing side effects. We may be getting some serious snow starting tonight...some places rain. Our temps are. not nearly as cold as yours.....so far. Hope you are feeling better today. Lori
ReplyDeleteI went through years of advocacy with my husband and his meds [mostly depression and anxiety]. Often they'd give him a new one to 'try'. One med did make his BP go through the roof and cause panic attacks which ended him up in the VA's ER. Still the one doc wouldn't believe it. We did keep advocating and working and actually the past few years since he started Palliative care has be done well. Better than when everyone was trying to 'cure' him.
DeleteGo figure.
I think some time outdoors will help me feel clear headed.
What a huge relief you felt to know the warranty covered the cost. I'm sorry you are sick. I'm having headaches but probably from stress and not from illness. Seeing Charlie in that setting shows me how small he is. We got snow yesterday. We will also be going into the freezer.
ReplyDeleteThe news is worthy of turning off for a day, especially through the weekend. That stress is awful.
DeleteYes, Charlie really is a tiny guy. I have to get my butt out to fill the large heated stock tank!
I guess you did get a break after all with the car repair, but what is with the random pain. Plus a cold? Good grief. BTW, our doc says to never accept the first BP reading. Always do two. BPs bc the first has a greater tendency to be off.
ReplyDeleteI do that regarding the BP. The random pain could be a side effect of the Prolia medication. It is known to cause bone pain, joint, pain, headaches, and muscle pain among other things.
DeleteI reported it to the nurse for endocrinology and she came called a few days and said 'the boss' didn't think it was related and I must have arthritis and should be checked for that.
The laugh is the arthritis I do have is well documented in my charts and rarely gives me pain as it isn't debilitating.
I gave this med a chance just like the others and it seems I don't get along with their formulas very well.
LOL. Since I didn't believe my eyes with that low BP, I did do it again 10 minutes later. 90/66. Thanks though, that is really good information.
What a GREAT surprise to have the repair bill covered by the warranty!! Whoop Whoop!!! And isn't Charlie the star of the dealership. So cute he is still a mama's boy.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are dealing with side effects. The whole medication thing is a darned if you do, darned if you don't preposition. I admire how you are plowing through.
And the cold. (insert potty mouth words). I'm glad you had some food prep ready and hope you can power through this too. I know there is one cold virus out there that is knocking people flat. I hope lots of rest of the weekend helps.
My guess is that you are having side effects from the Prolia as you were not having those random pains before. I hope you conquer the head cold, especially since some wicked cold is headed your way. Take good care Val!
ReplyDeleteDarn meds, sometimes they aren't worth the side effects. That's great that your warranty covered what would otherwise have been a whopping bill! Charlie being a mama's dog made me laugh. What a good boy!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you are having such a time of it Val. I hope you can find the right meds soon. That's good info from Anvilcloud about taking the BP twice. I'll have to remember that. I'm glad the warrantee covered everything for your vehicle. Sounds like a nice group of people, and Charlie made me go awww when he howled for you. Hope you feel better when you can get outside for a while to enjoy the snow.
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