Get well soon stoney

[Andy Hamilton]

I think you are still ill, not seen you on here for a while.- forgive me if I am wrong.

I hope that by the time you read this you are better mate, not the same without you.

[Wombat]

Yeah, Stoney!

what Andy said, mate.

Nev

[Stonehead]

I'm getting by. The dentist finally drained and flushed the abscess last week (I'd already done it twice myself - don't worry, sterilised kit) and downgraded the antibiotics to anti-bacterials.

I suspect that's it for the moment, even though the infection and pain are both ongoing if less bad. I believe the expression is "the condition is being managed".

As for the stomach condition, it's also continuing to be painful and inconvenient but again it's less bad (which is not saying much). The GP is still awaiting the sample results back - apparently it can take some time.

So, I just get on with doing what I do, try to avoid taking painkillers as much as possible (mainly of an evening every second day or so when I need some sleep), and continue being a grumpy old git.

We had the neighbouring farmer's wife pop over last night and, by way of a joke, suggested I pull the teeth (yes, the abscess has now spread from one to three teeth) myself with a pair of pliers. The OH jumped in immediately and said " don't give him ideas".

And for those people who can't believe the Scottish NHS can be like that, well, it is in our experience. So, before I get scores of messages criticising me for being annoyed with the NHS, consider if you'd like to be in my shoes and, no, it's not an isolated incident in our experience.

[Stonehead]

not seen you on here for a while.- forgive me if I am wrong.

As well as being ill and being extremely busy around the croft, I'm not posting much any more anyway. I'm deliberately not offering advice, not describing our experiences, not describing how to do things, and trying hard not to be drawn into threads about issues. It causes too much hassle and life's too short.

[pskipper]

That's a real shame, I know I've learned a lot from your postings! Hope you are feeling better soon, hopefully clearing one will clear the other (it did with my OH).

[Andy Hamilton]

NHS dentistry is certainly not the best, I apparently have had a tooth broken at the root for years and it has only just been noticed. Been in and out since before christmas basically to clear up my previous dentists shoddy work.

anyway, it will be a shame if you stop posting as I apprechiate you sharing your knowledge, but if it is just winding you up then you are right life is too short. I totally understand.

IF it is any consulation all the years that I have had which have started off a bit crappy have been pretty good years in the end. I hope things get sort out for you soon.

The romans used to chew on yarrow to eleviate toothache, might be worth a go.

Take care chap.

[baldowrie]

Andy

I apparently have had a tooth broken at the root for years and it has only just been noticed. Been in and out since before christmas basically to clear up my previous dentists shoddy work.

Been there, done that. Mine was found by way of routine xray from a new dentist who them almost swore at the mess that had been made to that tooth and the others leaving me unable to eat properly. The root eventually went bad and I got an abscess, which fortunately for me I had treatment and removal of.

[Milims]

Stoney - if you wat some yarrow we have some we can post you!!
If will be sad to see you go - you are a source of great advice and inspiration.
Be well soon
Kind regards
Helen and Chris

PS - pop on now and again to let know how you are
PPS - still have those acorns for you - will let you know when they have sprouted and then you can grow a little bit of Northumberland up in Scotland!!

[albert onglebod]

stoney sorry to hear about your teeth. My dad used to pull his out himself with pliers and would get into such a state of shaking and sweating. His was fear of the dentist though and yours isn't.
Please do post on here once in a while.
I often pop in for a read even though I don't post myself very often these days. It's just so inspirational.
Chris

[Stonehead]

Please do post on here once in a while.
I often pop in for a read even though I don't post myself very often these days. It's just so inspirational.
Chris

Sorry, but no. Far too often when I say what we've been doing or achieved, people see it as me getting one up on them, showing them up, intimidating them, asserting my superiority, and so on.

I used to get it when I was an employee, too. Work hard, get the job done and meet deadlines, and it was seen as you showing up everyone else.

I just work hard, enjoy what I do and put in 150% all the time because that's me, but that's not how many people see it. I guess it's a cultural thing, but I don't care for the hassle that comes with simply talking or writing about what we do, so I'm not going to bother other than on my blog. (And there, I automatically delete all the rubbish comments about showing other people up, being intimidating or scary, etc.)

[the.fee.fairy]

Shame to see you go.

Get well soon

[albert onglebod]

Oh well! Best of luck to you anyway and I shall bookmark your blog.

[Stonehead]

And to prove that I'm still bonkers...

Back to the Stone Age

Sorry for not posting it here, but I'm supposed to be cooking dinner and only just finished posting this on the blog!

[Millymollymandy]

I hope you get well soon.

[pskipper]

Sorry to hear people have been reacting like that, you are right about folks like that not being worth the hassle. Personally I do think you have superior knowledge and have been really happy to learn from you! I'll keep reading your blog!