I opened my advents and found another great decoration and deodorant. That reminds me of my cousins in Crescent Beach who always got toiletries in their stockings.
9 am was my appointment with the Ear Nose and Throat specialist. It began with a hearing test and the tech remembered me from last time a couple years ago as I have crazy good hearing. My friend, Diane nicknamed me Sonic and it fits. Forever I have had too good of hearing. I can be overwhelmed by sounds. They turn into feelings. I remember the first time I had a physical reaction. I was young in Williams Lake visiting my cousins and we went to a loud bar. The base line made my sternum vibrate and I couldn’t stay long. I have issues sometimes with the odd little sounds my grandson makes. It is like a tic for him but for me it is hard not to get anxious and desperately want him to stop. It is why I play music in order to concentrate at work so it will block out the other office sounds. If I am working in silence it surprises me when I realize it. This test came out the same, way above the base line for good hearing, especially at 57. She laughed and said, ‘Yes, you still have the hearing of a 20 year old”. Genetics are strange, I mean, I have burst one eardrum twice and still function at that level. I guess, if all else fails I will always have music and audio books.
Dr Mordan was very thorough. Once we were sure none of my inflammation problem was ears we moved on to a view down my throat. Spoiler alert, it was via a lighted tube through my nose and down my throat. It was a wee bit worse than the Covid-19 test for sure but not terrible. He did see that the inflammation is around my voice box and it is caused by the Hernia. There is no permanent damage though which is a huge relief and it explains the need to swallow a lot in the morning especially and how my voice wears out when stressed or exerting myself. I asked if I needed to lose weight, quit drinking alcohol and coffee. He was so kind in saying that if I wanted to lose weight it could help with the Acid Reflux but ultimately if I continue to take the medications and raise the head of my bed it will help immensely. Not necessary to cut out completely but lower coffee and alcohol intake and try not to eat or drink 3 hours before bed. I can do that.
He also dealt with the vertigo, positioning me in a way that kicked it in to confirm his feeling that it was caused by the crystals in my ear being in the wrong place, likely caused by the concussion and never having settled into the right spot. For some reason raising my arms kicks it in as well. That’s why I am having such a hard time completing my plumbing under the sink. Tried again tonight but had to quit before I could get it done. I have been referred to a physiotherapist who specializes in vertigo treatment here in Cranbrook and was able to get in January 4th which is great.
I really am so happy to find out there is no permanent damage as I have lost two friends to esophageal cancer and it was not pretty. I have always wanted an adjustable bed….
Got a lot done in my comfie new office. Clients are really liking it and feel good about coming there. It was so lovely to have the sunlight coming in and my plants are growing like crazy already. Confirmed Christmas plans with Ashlée and with Sean and Diane. Am starting to look forward to it. came home and did a little plumbing and then settled on the couch as it feels like today took a bit out of me. Got all the Christmas cards I could find done and will need to get some more tomorrow to finish the ones that are important to get done.
Jake’s Plan B Christmas present arrived today just in time to make it in the parcel from his sisters. The Plan A was only going to work if he was driving up for vacation. Just in the nick of time I am able to send it along.
triumphgal 