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[Lilianna23]

Starters were a veggie tray, w/sweet pickles and olives, deviled eggs w/bacon.
Mains were spiral cut, glazed ham and a stuffed turkey.
Sides were green bean casserole, a crazy good potato casserole (recipe taken from a coworker's wife)... awesome squash and zucchini fingers, gravy, Hawaiian rolls and cranberry sauce.
Desserts were apple, pumpkin and pecan pies and some of my Goddess's homemade Zucchini bread that She baked for us...
We ATE!!!

This sounds so yum!

 

[Lilianna23]

That really fucks up the motors in the fans, etc.

Were you affected by the earthquake, Thør?

 

[MuffandNonsense]

This sounds so yum!

Can we start a Breakfast Club?

I'm having smoked salmon, avocado, halloumi, beetroot, boiled eggs, olives and watercress with homemade tsatsiki..
(I'm allergic to tomatoes).

 

[Lilianna23]

A question for you wonderful nurses here (or anyone with knowledge/experience on this)

I have a problem. I just started a new (to me) HRT last Saturday. It's the "T" injection, prior to returning to the boat on the following Tuesday.
At 6'1" approximately 165 lbs, my legs are skinny AF and I basically don't have an ass, so I used my inner, right thigh.

Everything seemed fine for the first couple of days, with no more soreness than getting a Tetanus booster in the arm.
By day three, it was getting pretty intense and now, the damn leg is pretty much unusable.
The increased swelling/inflammation has coincided with the pain and there is mild to moderate redness on an area about the size of my hand.
The swelling surrounding the infection site is firm/harder than the other tissue, but the "swelling" near the back of my knee is softer and feels more like fluid. The lack of usability and pain (which I have a very high tolerance to) are the most troubling part, in addition to the condition worsening, rather than improving.

I felt like I was very "clean" about the process, thoroughly washing first, then a profuse alcohol washing, so I wasn't really thinking it would be infection.

My initial thought (and my captain's) is that I hit a lymph node or part of that system (or something else that I shouldn't have)

I guess my question is, has anyone ever heard of that happening, if so is there anything I can do about it, or do I just have to ride this one out?

Thanks in advance, as any help would be greatly appreciated!

What are your injection instructions? Are you to injection into muscle? Or subcutaneous?

It's possible you hit a lymph node. Also, because the T is new for you, it may be affecting your lymph nodes. But you would have systemic symptoms, not isolated to one leg.

Since it's been over 3 days, I would tell you to use some hot packs to the area. Comfortably hot, not scorching. It may be that you just have to let it run its course.

I'm sorry this happened to you!

 

[Lilianna23]

Thank you Lili and Likewise!
It was a feast (and still is, lol)
I hope yours was wonderful as well!

I did have a good day! And my treats were well received! I made a chocolate bundt cake with a pecan, brown sugar, and chocolate streusel in the center:




Vanilla-almond cupcakes with dried cherries. Vanilla almond cream cheese frosting:




And pecan pie cheesecake bars!

 

[Lilianna23]

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NOW you tell me!

 

[Lilianna23]

Good morning and thanks for the coffee, B2!....
Here, enjoy some of my Goddess's Zucchini bread with yours. I just did! View attachment 2580338

This looks so good!

 

[Lilianna23]

During the holidays, I'd be pressed to get it looked at on dry land.
I haven't really noticed heat (to the touch) but its internal pain has one helluva burning sensation.

I do carry a big bottle of antibiotics and could start slamming them, but I hate to if that's not the problem...
But it might be the best thing to do.
Thanks, Brother!

If you don't have a fever and no heat at the site, I would hold off on the antibiotics.

 

[Lilianna23]

She did. Kinda. Finally. She told the brother unit she had, and then 40 minutes later, she did. After she told him what a beeyotch the woman I like is.


Did I tell all y'all that she's adorable???


Because she is.


The one who does her fucking job . . . .

The incompetent ones hate the competent ones!

 

[Boat1]

If you don't have a fever and no heat at the site, I would hold off on the antibiotics.

Thank you very much... I'm about to compare temps...
Some of what I do have available if needed
Amoxicilin 500 mg
Doxacyclene 100 mg
Prednisone 20 mg I believe

Definitely spellcheck me on that

 

[Lilianna23]

Thanks. I need either a full time nurse or a service dog that bites her every time she tries to do something she’s not supposed to do!

Left her alone for a couple hours yesterday when she was supposed to be napping, and I could go get cleaned up and get the food ready to bring over later. Get over there, the damn Manger Scene has been set up on the TOP SHELF over her TeeVee…no way to do that except stand on the step coming down into the den and lift these things over your head, set them up, and tinker to get them just right.

Wits end I tell ya…

Other than that we had a very nice scaled down Thanksgiving supper. Just the right amount, wasn’t too stuffed. We put the Great Nut Cake Unwrapping off till today. I left the youngest with her last night and he and I are going to set up the tree and other decorations this morning. The actual decorating the tree we’ll wait for the kids to get back from TX.

It’s cold…gonna light the fire and sip a strong coffee…

The MZ——

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Your momma is a wily one!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

We are in good company ..... my lasagna is delicious

I use beef and sausage and add some sharp cheddar to the mozzarella.... chefs kiss....well i think so

Are you part Italian? My late wife was and made lasagna just like your recipe! Brings back fun memories.

 

[Lilianna23]

So i am leaning 2 ways infection or local reaction. So for local reaction i would ice ibuprofin and some benadryl
If that doesnt work you may need to see a doc and get antibiotics.. It is very hard to inject into lymph node on accident . . If you see a red line leading out from the main area of redness it is more urgent to get antibiotics started.
I assume the directions say give into subcutaneous fat? Of which you have none?

Lillianna what do u think?

I mostly agree. I do think it may be late for icing but it wouldn't hurt. You can try alternating ice and heat, @Boat1.

 

[Lilianna23]

I like the term rascal

Or rapscalion (sp?)

We have some of both here!

 

[Lilianna23]

Ok. Put this off for too long today. Gonna finish off the kiln and get it roughed in and insulated.

It’s cold out! And I’m being a pussy.

And just enjoying the morning.

GO!

Did you get it done?

 

[Lilianna23]

U are not.... i am gonna walk to the post office in a bit.... get my ass up and moving.... gained 4 lbs over Thanksgiving (like i said----pie)

Water weight! It will come off.

 

[Lilianna23]

Wow.. there is a trip i am looking at for next christmas time. Switzerland france and germany!! Christmas markets here i come

Me, too! Me, too! 🛍

 

[Lilianna23]

I hope that all of my US friends have had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. For me it’s all about Christmas … and yes I have used the word in November but in the context of your celebration lol. I am now looking forward to a week with family in a few weeks and a special birthday for The Management! Planning almost completed … just a few loose ends to tie up.

Gasp! You said the "C" word!!!

 

[Lilianna23]

I rarely if ever hear a weather forecast for “no travel” but tomorrow afternoon it’s on. A forecast of heavy snowfall. Yikes. I am staying home to watch the game.

I read about that! Glad you're staying in!

 

[Lilianna23]

Dr. Tyler is relocated. It kinda came together after some hitches in the getalong.


Think: Social "Worker"


Things moved more quickly after Wat hurt the social "worker's" feelings.


You kinda knew he was going to.

Were you mean? She probably deserved it, though! How's the cute ED?

 

[Lilianna23]

We are in good company ..... my lasagna is delicious

I use beef and sausage and add some sharp cheddar to the mozzarella.... chefs kiss....well i think so

I need the recipe, please!

 

[Lilianna23]

Fuck, wrong band in my mind! The other Swedish mama Mia is fucking with my brain!

Lili what have you done!!!

Oopsie! My bad!

 

[Lilianna23]

Yeah, my wife has sniffed out the Christmas markets.....

K and I are planning to go next year!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Do. Pests get rewarded with information!

My advice to young folks at work discouraged because of work place nonsense, be a persistent but pleasant pest! It worked for me.

 

[Boat1]

I mostly agree. I do think it may be late for icing but it wouldn't hurt. You can try alternating ice and heat, @Boat1.

I have already... whatever going on, I think is beyond that.
I'm using my arms to move the leg for the last couple days (this coming from a 60 year old that is still agile and flexible enough to stand up and get dressed, one leg at a time, socks included, even on a boat that's rolling around.