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WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2026
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0700hrs: Carer woke me; I was near comatose, but quickly came around to near normal. Care Edward is escorting me to the hearing to get a dewaxing today. That was enough for my EQ to kick in. Telling me this was not going to go well. He was right.
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The scratch on the arm is much better.
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A food photo, from erm…
er, an earlier night.
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A wickedly bad snap
of the morning view.
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WHAT A MISTAKA to MAKA!
Last night’s potato, soy, peas meal…
was still in the crock-pot!
I’d not eaten it, Ooh-er!
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The Carer arrived, and I asked him to get my socks on first, as I was terribly cold. Well, I would be; it was blooming cold this morning. Brrr!
He did so, then issued the medications. Just one painkiller, Oxycodone. Not for the coughing, but I was having mini-blockages in the Catheter-usually a sign of great pain to come, in advance.
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Part of a booklet of Advice from hospital:
There are some medicines, herbal remedies and supplements that may not mix well with Oxycodone. These include: other opioid painkillers such as codeine and co-codamol. Medicines for mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. Medicines for high blood pressure. Medicines to control seizures or fits, such as gabapentin or pregabalin. Well, I’m on all of them, bar one. Hum! Still, the Doctor offered them when I explained the amount of discomfort I am in when blockages occur; and the Codeine & Co-codamol do not help relieve the agony at all. Thanks, Doc!
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Who Can & Must Not Take Oxycodone
When I came out of the hospital, they gave me a booklet to read as I waited for the lift home from the City Hospital. It was a 14-hour wait, as I recall. This is just a small fraction/extract from it.
26) If you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Or Hashimoto’s.
Before taking Oxycodone, tell your Doctor if you have any medical conditions, including Iodine Deficiency, Atrophic Thyroid Disease, Thyroiditis, or silent thyroiditis.
27) Mixing painkillers with Oxycodone can cause Graves’ Orbitopathy/Thyroid Eye Disease. Can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
28) Untreated or poorly controlled hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
32) An irregular/fast heart rhythm is the most common cardiac complication & increases the risk of stroke. It can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
33) Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure): The heart muscle becomes overworked and cannot circulate enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
(36) Stroke: Clots can form due to irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation and travel to the brain. can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
43) Osteoporosis: Excess thyroid hormone interferes with the body’s ability to deposit calcium into the bones, leading to weak, brittle, easily fractured bones.
50) Muscle Weakness: Chronic breakdown and accelerated metabolism can cause muscle wasting and reduced exercise tolerance. can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
53) Inflammatory myopathies, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia gravis, Rhabdomyolysis, can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems. Infections (such as flu, Lyme disease, or post-viral syndromes).
Inflammatory myopathies (such as dermatomyositis or polymyositis). Can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
(68) Rhabdomyolysis and muscle weakness can be caused by several vitamin, mineral, and nutritional deficiencies that disrupt how your nerves, muscles, and energy systems function. Can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications in multiple body systems.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause muscle weakness, typically felt as a heavy, exhausted, or lack-of-energy sensation in the muscles during everyday tasks.
Anyone with Peripheral Neuropathy is at a greater risk of all of the above. (Oh, great!)
It took me a day or two to read the complete book of risk and the prospective issues.
I’m so glad they clarified this for me.
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Poncho.
Earwax Removing Trip
The er… loosely speaking, Carer and I arrived at the bus stop. Somehow he got the timing wrong and had just missed one, a fair wait in the cold at the stop. Other Carers always check the times and advise me, knowing of my Arithmaphobia.
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On the bus (I had to point out that the earlier bus I stopped him from getting on was not the one for us; it was going to the city centre). Soon, we were dropped off in Sherwood. A short hobble up the hill to the Earing Specialist shop, and in. Seconds later I was in the treatment room. And the nice gentleman explained everything as he was doing it. I think, ten minutes later, I was on my way out. Efficient service. He warned me of a lack of balance, feeling either hyper or drained for a few hours. (I did feel well-drained once I got back to the flat, but my balance was okay.) 
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Carer went with me to get some cash at the ATM, enough to pay off those monthly services that don’t take a card. Toenail cutting gal, window cleaners and another. Which I imagine you think I can’t remember the name of? You are right!
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We had another long wait for the bus. And it was really cold out there.
🎶I really can’t stay
Baby, it’s cold outside
I’ve got to go away
Baby, it’s cold outside
This evening has been
Been hoping that you’d drop in, so very nice
I’ll hold your hands; they’re just like ice…🎶 
I lost the plot there… Sorry.
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Where was I? Oh, yes, I thought I’d have a natter with the Carer, get to know him better, and take the opportunity… But no; he had his mobile out again.
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He actually instigated a natter as we we got off the bus. He said that he needed to get back to the flat quickly to sign off with his swatch. Fair enough, no problem. We got in, and he was gone within 30 seconds, bless him; he didn’t want to be too late for his next call.
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Now you know why I don’t try to take moving scene photographs anymore. I can’t with the shakes. Tsk!
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The meal of the day
Potato breads, cheesy twists, sliced red onions, Pork Pie & pickle, and a sliced tomato. Teriyaki sauce for dipping.
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Another terrible snap.
David Bailey, I’m not. Haha!
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The last target, aim of the day…
Sat in recliner awaiting the last.
Carer to call.
Zzzz!
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It cannot be denied…
That reality is defied,
Whoever is deceed…
This country indeed,
We will be deceived,
Bank balance & hopes will bleed!
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