Now I have a cold. Which is better than it seems, because I think it has explained my neck pain relapse.
After another reasonable night’s sleep this morning I rang BritChiro to cancel my appointment with Eloise because I did not want to infect her. I was told I could still attend the clinic provided I wore a mask, a supply of which they had available.
Unaware that a virus was headed in my direction, three days ago, my constant pain became agonising. After two consecutive days treatments from my chiropractor I was definitely improving. Yesterday I remembered that some time last year I had experienced a sudden increase of acute pain in my knee joints, which lessened when followed on my heels by a virus of some sort. Becky, Flo, and Jackie all related similar symptoms. That seemed a satisfactory answer, especially as this morning’s chiropractic session was smooth, with less pain, and effective, so it was the virus that kept me in a stupor thereafter today.
I don’t need three treatments this week because there is such improvement that we can dispense with the Wednesday one.
We all continued to reminisce during the times I was awake.
This evening we all dined on tasty Tesco toad in the hole supplemented by Ferndene Farm Shop Sausages; red cabbage cooked in onions and Bramley apples; creamy mashed potatoes; carrots, Brussels sprouts and broccoli, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Côtes du Rhône.
As long as it is only a cold and not COVID! It is heartening to learn of some improvement on your part.
Yes. Just a heavy cold, Anne. Thank you very much
Ditto
I hope you feel better soon, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Take care big fella!!
Thanks very much, GP
Winter ailments, all care and rest
Thanks very much, Catherine
I wish you quick recovery. Nowadays the viruses are so unpredictable and strong. I got flue on December 22 to January 7, and still not hundred percent well.
Take care, Derick.
Thanks very much, Alexander. I wish you well, too
Feel better Derrick.
This definitely explains the relapse.
Thanks very much, Mimi. I’m pleased you agree
Glad you no longer are/have a pain in the neck. Glad you and your therapist are back on good terms. Dinner sounds wonderful.
Thank you so much, Pat
No Title Derrick? You must be poorly. Are you sure that it isn’t man flu?
I wish it were, Andrew. Thanks a lot
I’m glad that you have a cold and not Covid, Derrick! What a relief. Chiropractic adjustments are always a good thing. Get better! I had to look up the Toad-In-A-Hole dish, it sounds delicious! ????????❤️
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome.
Hoping that you feel better soon Derrick!
Thanks. very much, Agnes
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I am glad it was just a cold and not something worse! I am relieved you are feeling better, and the chiropractic sessions went well. I worry about you and Jackie.
I once knew an English post doc, and that was the first I had heard of toad in the hole. I have never eaten it.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Snap! We watched “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” and she served French people Toad in the Hole (Bemused, they ate it politely 🙂 ) All my best to you for a speedy recovery. I had a cold when on the riverboat cruise and it laid me low. I lost a day and a bit. Not nice at all. So I can suggest, that for this at least, “I know how you feel”.
Thank you so much for knowing, Gwen.
Pleased to hear your neck is improving. We’ve had toad in the hole but what is a Tesco toad in the hole?
Ready cooked from Tesco supermarket. Thanks very much, Chrissy
I hope you feel better soon, Derrick. There are so many cold and respiratory viruses going around now.
Thank you very much, Merril
“Untitled”…oh, my! How about Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy! “…tasty Tesco toad in the hole…” YAY! Yummy!!! 🙂 My mom always called it “Chicken in a hole”. I still make it…it’s hearty and comforting. I hope you are completely well very soon, Derrick!
(((HUGS)))
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
PS…The “toad” has sausages in it?
Yes
I am glad your neck is better, Derrick, even at the cost of a cold. Speedy recovery!
Thanks very much, Dolly
keep getting better!
Thanks very much, Q
It’s funny how body pains and ailments can be interlinked with one another.
You have an itch in a leg and it is connected to a toothache. You have a migraine headache and it is connected to back pains. Things like that.
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Thanks very much, Greg
Good news, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
A bad case of SVAC … Storms, Virus, And, Crook-neck
Thanks. very much, Ivor
It is interesting how the symptoms played off of one another. That one felt better just as the virus was evident.
I am watching my own symptoms to see if the same thing happens to me!
I hope the cold is short-lived.
Thank you so much, Rose
The thing with a virus is that you know it will go with time – neck pain is not as predictable so it is good to know that it is abating.
True, Quercus. Thanks very much
Keep warm, keep happy and all will be well. 🙂
Quite clearly my GP has slipped something in my drugs – I am not usually this happy.
🙂
I’ve just been looking at my medical records online – seems I am ” Alert and orientated. talking in full sentences.” Bloody cheek.
I would think so, too. When I had my hip replacement and still in hospital I said I had a dosset box at home. This was translated as “Carer fills dosset box”
It seems to me there is a school of thought in the NHS that your brain fades as your hair becomes whiter.
Feel better soon.
I’m very happy to learn you are feeling better and the reason for the increased pain you were feeling. Those viruses do seem to be hardest on our weak spots. Glad you get to skip a session. Keep taking good care of yourself, Derrick.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
I am so pleased you aren’t in so much pain but sorry you have a heavy cold. Get better soon!
Wishing you keep getting better.
Thank you very much, Byung
It’s that time of year, unfortunately, when we all gather indoors, just in time for cold and flu season. At least it’s not covid. I’m glad you are moving in the right direction, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Alys
Very glad to see that you are improving!
Thank you very much, John
Take care.
Thank you very much, Rupali
I’m sorry to hear that you were unwell, but not I’m happy you’re getting better!
What a challenging time you’re having, Derrick. Like you, I find it helps when I can join a few dots and understand why things are happening. I’m pleased that the neck pain is improving. Hopefully the virus will pass quickly.
Thank you so much, Sandra
Keep safe Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
So glad you got to the source of this! Get well soon, Derrick ????
Thanks very much, Val
I’m sorry you have a cold, Derrick, and I am glad your neck is better. Get well soon.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re most welcome, Derrick.
Oh, dear! I’m sorry to hear you’ve caught another cold. I hope you feel better very soon and that Jackie manages to avoid it, I wouldn’t want her to have another nasty chest infection.
Excellent news about the smooth Chiro session. And I agree about joint pain preceding an infection.
Thank you so much, Sue
I’ve found that viruses show up first where we’re most vulnerable too. In my case it’s my knees, surprise, that. 😀
That is what I’ve discovered, Widders. Thanks very much
You are in the wars! Get well soon.
Thanks very much, Lindsey
Wow! Topping the neck with a cold! Best wishes for an early recovery, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Doug
You are welcome! You’ve had a rough time of it lately!
Thanks again, Doug.