Laura's Diary - Have had labyrinthitis :-(

[Lozbo]

Thanks!

Work was really busy yesterday which was great as it took my mind off the fact that I didn't feel too good. I felt a bit better by the time I got home and managed to eat 1/4 of my dinner. OH made a lovely parmesan chicken with new potatoes, peas and spinach.
I still didn't feel up to doing much though as I had only had 2 hours sleep the night before so we watched a bit of tv and done some crosswords

This morning I woke up and felt really sick again but it's gradually faded. It's a vicious circle as I'm still not eating properly because I feel ill, but then I could now be feeling ill because I'm not eating much. Will try to eat a bit more today and see what happens.

Probably won't do much this evening as even if I do start to feel better I want to relax and make sure that I get back to 100% before I start to exercise again.

I just have to keep reminding myself that I'm not smoking for a very good reason and that the side-effects won't last forever!

No smoking - 1 Week 2 Days

Not doing a food diary again today as not sure if I will be eating all that much - hopefully be back to normal soon!

Hope everyone's having a good day! xx

 

[missybct]

Feeling sick is terrible, sorry you're suffering - I hope you feel better soon! xxx

 

[calorie crusader]

Hi

Nightmare that you are still feeling sick, hope it goes away soon! You may just have a wee bug or something...there is loads going about just now!!!

Hope you get a better nights sleep tonight and keep up the good work with the no smoking!! x

 

[Lozbo]

Thanks for the comments girls. It's been so long since I've been on minimins. Basically I ended up going to an out-of-hours doctors as I was having a really bad earache and dizziness. Turns out I had sinusitis again and it was really bad so I was signed off for a week. Then it became labyrinthitis - where the tube leading from your ear gets blocked. It was horrible. I could barely move my head for a week as everytime I did the room span, on the occassions I did get up and move around I would faint. Then came the tension headaches along with the dizziness, it has just been an absolute nightmare. The doctors kept signing me off work and i didn't seem to be getting rid of it. Finally after 3 weeks it started to clear up so I am getting better, very gradually though. The earache and headaches have gone which means that the dizziness has gone too. I just feel very tired most of the time now as it's taken a lot out of me. Plus I haven't been eating much at all whilst I have been ill so am trying to build up my energy slowly! Haven't had a WI since being ill so will WI on Saturday and see what being ill has done to my weight then start again from there.

Just a little update today, I will visit diaries tomorrow.

Hope everyone is well! xx

 

[MiniMimi2091]

Welcome back sweetie - it's good to see friendly face.

Hope you feel better x

 

[calorie crusader]

Hey...you're back

What a horrible time you have had of it recently! There is nothing worse when you are feeling dizzy, so I can only imagine how horrible is been for you lately!

Hope you are on the mend now! Wouldn't stress too much about WI this week, just get better first x

 

[Lozbo]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Unfortunately the day after my last post I fainted at work and had to be taken home, only to be signed off again for another 2 weeks! It has all been very frustrating!

I was having really bad panic attacks as well as pain in my ear and headaches. I have returned to work today but am still taking a nasal spray to try to clear/unblock my ear. I really hope this works as nothing else has seemed to be able to get rid of it. Luckily the anxiety seems to be calming down a lot so hopefully I will be rid of that soon. The tension headaches are still bad but fingers crossed they will go soon too.

Just a little update today - will update more tomorrow and also visit diaries then.

Hope everyone is well! xx

 

[Lozbo]

Another day of feeling better!

It felt so amazing this morning to wake up and not have a headache straight away, am really hoping it stays that way! Think I am finally on the road to recovery.

I had my first WI in 6 weeks on Saturday and I have lost...16lbs!!! So having labyrinthitis has helped kick start the weight loss! I think being ill also helped me to stick to not smoking.

Think I'm meeting up with some friends later which should be nice, go out for something to eat and a drink.

No sure on food diary as I don't know where we will be going later.

No Smoking - 2 Months 1 Day!

Hope everyone is having a good day and that you have a great weekend! xx

 

[calorie crusader]

Hi

What a terrible time you've had of it lately, I'm so glad to hear you are finally feeling on the mend As for your 16lb loss....AMAZING!! Well done you, you'll definately be noticing a difference. Keep it up x

 

[Lozbo]

Thanks for the comments girls!

So I've been away again for a while - I ended up going completely deaf and having to be signed off work again! Luckily my hearing is back now so I am back to work. I think that the nasal spray that the drs have given me is starting to work which is good! I still feel 'foggy headed' every now and then but the headaches and earache seems to be gradually going altogether. I have to take the nasal spray for 6 weeks so hopefully it will get rid of it! If not then I have to be refered to an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, so I'm hoping it wont come to that!

The anxiety seems to be better now which is great!

I've lost another 3lbs though which is great - so now it's 1.5 stone gone!

Food Diary -
B: Wheetabix (1), Milk 1/4 pint semi (1)
S: Melba Toasts (1)
L: BBQ Chicken (2), Wrap (2), Spinach (0), Lettuce (0), Salad Cream Light (1)
S: Apple (0.5), Chewee Cereal Bar (1.5)
D: Parmesan Chicken (4), New Potatoes 200g (2), Spinach (0), Peas (0.5), Salad Dressing (?)

Total - 16.5/24 (So far - will update later)

Hope everyone had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend! xx

 

[calorie crusader]

What a shame Laura, you've had such a terrible time of it lately!!! Well done on another loss and 1.5 stone off...brilliant!! Here's to a healthier week for you x