8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4

[KSDisneyDad]

What the heck is gout anyway?

Gout is basically a very painful form of arthritis. It normally affects the big toe, but can also attack any joint. I tend to get my gout flare-ups in the ankle and knee. The knee is the worst!

msaseifert is correct that it's caused by the body's inability to breakdown uric acid. My doctor described it as thousands of tiny needles attacking a joint. It causes extreme swelling and eventually can cause deformation in the joint if not properly treated.

It is usually hereditary. A diet rich in purines can cause a flare-up -- foods high in purines are alcohol, red meat especially organs and rich seafood such as salmon, oysters, scallops, etc. This is why it used to be known as the disease of kings. My doctor told me that a cruise is the worst vacation for a gout sufferer due to all of the rich food! I'm going to prove him wrong!

The other issue with gout is that it can hurt your kidneys if you're unable to get the uric acid out of your body.

It's not a pleasant disease, but it's one of the oldest diagnosed diseases on record.

Like msaseifert, I exercised regularly, was at an ideal weight, ate healthy foods, so should have been low risk.

Last year, I was limping around after a particularly bad flare-up. I was going to lunch with a vendor and she asked me what was wrong. When I told her she laughed as she thought gout was an old fashioned disease. Needless to say, I did not end up hiring her company.

 

[sk8ingmom]

And how the heck did we get onto Bruce Springsteen? It's like an ADHD convention in here.

It's been an ADHD convention here for the last 14 months!

Nope, they were definitely called hoagies in SW PA. In Pittsburgh, however, a hoagie was any sandwich on a long roll n'at. Probably could have been PB&J and someone would call it a hoagie.

My parents always said hoagie (dad spent a good chunk of childhood in Philly), but in Cleveland, they are often called grinders. I was expecting ground meat (like a sloppy joe) the first time I heard that a place was serving grinders.

I guess that means I win! No lie, dr yesterday says that everything I am explaining to him about my foot points to gout. Tells me to watch my diet and quit eating red meat and drinking beer - are you kidding me? I eat red meat once in a blue moon and I never drink beer. Needless to say I was upset, he gave me some cortisone and did a blood test. I am awaiting results of the blood work and I am still in a lot of pain.

The doc had no sympathy for me whatesoever and I was bawling because one I was in immense pain and two he told me that basically I should give up my running because running will aggravate my foot - he stood there and looked at me bawling like a man does when he doesn't know what to do with a girl crying - no words of encouragement, nothing.

I hope he is right; that it is a Gout flare up because he tells me I should be walking on it and honestly it hurts too bad to walk on it at this point. I give the cortisone a day to work and we will see how it is. By Monday if I am not better I will be seeing another doctor. I just hope I am not doing more damage to my foot by trying to walk on it.

Anyways..........what do I win again????

That sucks! I'd say find a new doctor, but I also know that is sometimes easier said than done. Our insurance sends us somewhere and that is pretty much where we are stuck unless we want to pay out of pocket.

Is it your foot or your ankle? I've had something similar flare up on my ankle 2x now. Hot, swollen, constant pain radiating up and down my leg. I swear it is more painful than dislocating my kneecap (most painful thing I've experienced that I can compare it to). It goes away in about a week. It's happened twice now, several years apart & I've been a-ok the rest of the time - and I run, bike, skate, etc., all the time.

I hope you feel better soon & don't stress about the running just yet. You may be able to get in with a more sports-minded doc later.

As it doesn’t go away, it’s something that’s always there. We’re now in the company of Ben Franklin, Isaac Newton, Christopher Columbus, Thomas Jefferson and Henry VIII!

I'm 'eny the 8th I am
'Enry the 8th I am I am
I got married to the widow next door
She's been married 7 times before...

Oops, I was distracted...I'm sorry about your flare ups.

 

[KSDisneyDad]

Is it your foot or your ankle? I've had something similar flare up on my ankle 2x now. Hot, swollen, constant pain radiating up and down my leg. I swear it is more painful than dislocating my kneecap (most painful thing I've experienced that I can compare it to). It goes away in about a week. It's happened twice now, several years apart & I've been a-ok the rest of the time - and I run, bike, skate, etc., all the time.

It generally affects my ankle, but it feels like the entire foot is in pain. Does your foot swell up and look red. It does tend to come with fever and feels very very tight. The pain and throbbing doesn't go away even if you rest it. You're right in that it does just disappear and you can get back to "normal" for a while. Then a few months or a few years later it will hit again. For me, the pain doesn't go up and down the leg, but my leg generally hurts after a while as I walk on my foot funny which causes my leg muscles to hurt.

 

[yargrnhoj]

I'm 'eny the 8th I am
'Enry the 8th I am I am
I got married to the widow next door
She's been married 7 times before...

Oops, I was distracted...I'm sorry about your flare ups.

I was annoying my wife a few weeks back singing that song. She went into Borders to buy "The Other Boleyn Girl" and the author of the book was there doing a Q&A and signing and I started singing softly that song. I told her I was really tempted to start signing it out loud so everyone could hear so I could get her to leave the store and not have to listen to the entire Q&A.

 

[Downrivermama]

Afternoon all. DDis on the mend as she is bouncing around and driving me nuts! It's been 24 hours on the antibiotic so she isn't contagious any more. Now the weather people are saying that if the storm goes one way we won't get much or if it does go this way we will get more! I'd be happy with no s***!

 

[allshookup]

to start...the ball rollin...i did not give texas..permission..to send
any snow..our way.... , .

..fyi, me & my lil' ..are the only ones sharing the same
computer...& iam afraid..to even to guess..what..all over the
keyboard... , might be left over chocolate..but that's
hoping...

and its bad enough...needing new galsses, and burning the midnight
oil.....geeks, its a wonder..anything...i post..resembles..english...
danish...begining to make sense...

There's one sure way to tell...pick the keyboard up & smell it!

Well, this has been a week. So glad it is Friday. Even better...WE HAVE NOTHING GOING ON THIS WEEKEND!!! For the first time since August - no hockey! I think it is great that my kids have found a sport that they love to play, but hockey season is 2x longer than just about any other kid sport. We have about a month until tryouts for next year (everyone can play, tryouts are to sort out house/travel teams).

Maybe I'll actually finish unpacking



Oh, does it come in blue??
So I was totally bummed yesterday. The Ann Taylor dress that I really, really want & I've been visiting once a week on markdown day was finally in what I consider a reasonable price range ($50 - started at $450). The store by my work has always had it in my size. I walked in today, saw the $50 price tag and all they has was Size 0. I'm really bummed, but I just wasn't going to pay $279 for it last week.

Cheryl & Alicia - I need your shopping mojo!



$17 would be a bargain around here - but a little high everywhere else we've lived. Around here, the standard indoor/outdoor-not-frills-we'll-feed-them-twice-a-day is almost $30.

We are going the house/pet sitter route. It is actually cheaper and better for Malley.



I thought someone would appreciate the Peep Reich.



The Peeps reminded me newsreel footage of marching Nazis. I was looking for the Hitler Peep off to the side.



Heck, I still remember the excitement of when our net worth rolled to the positive side! Our goal was to actuall have a net worth before we were 30

Glad you'll have a restful weekend, sorry you didn't get the dress & thanks for explaining the Hitler Peep. My son is playing a Nazi today in his dress rehearsal so you think it might've crossed my mind.

I guess that means I win! No lie, dr yesterday says that everything I am explaining to him about my foot points to gout. Tells me to watch my diet and quit eating red meat and drinking beer - are you kidding me? I eat red meat once in a blue moon and I never drink beer. Needless to say I was upset, he gave me some cortisone and did a blood test. I am awaiting results of the blood work and I am still in a lot of pain.

The doc had no sympathy for me whatesoever and I was bawling because one I was in immense pain and two he told me that basically I should give up my running because running will aggravate my foot - he stood there and looked at me bawling like a man does when he doesn't know what to do with a girl crying - no words of encouragement, nothing.

I hope he is right; that it is a Gout flare up because he tells me I should be walking on it and honestly it hurts too bad to walk on it at this point. I give the cortisone a day to work and we will see how it is. By Monday if I am not better I will be seeing another doctor. I just hope I am not doing more damage to my foot by trying to walk on it.

Anyways..........what do I win again????

When I first started getting joint pain about 15 years ago which traveled from my shoulders to the wrists, fingers, knees, & toes. "Head shoulders knees & toes...knees & toes"! Sorry can't help myself! Anyhoo, doc says I have tendonitis & sends me for physical therapy. The Therapists says, "I shouldn't tell you this, but you need a new doctor"! She said, tendonitis does not travel through multiple joints & the first thing he should've done is a blood test.

Thanks to that wonderful Therapist I found a caring doctor who took my pain seriously & did blood tests. To this day the doctors are still are not exactly sure of what I have, but it is some auto immune thing & my recent intake of cholesterol medication made it flare up so I am unfortunately again in pain. I stopped the meds & spoke to the doctor. She agrees it was most likely the pain meds, but now the flare up has happened & won't dissipate completely...i.e. swollen wrists, fingers, foot, though it has been somewhat better the last couple of weeks so I'm hopeful.

Sorry to drag my own pain into the mix, but just wanted you to see how important it is to find a doctor who is compassionate & understanding.

I love PEEPS! I love them dipped in chocolate too!!!!!mmmmmmmmmmmm




Thanks Diane....The good thing is I have the support of my 2 bosses....So I am ok..


So we are booked for a mini trip to surprise my dad for father's day! He hasn't a clue! We are going to tell him 2 days before we leave (he is retired so getting the time off is easy for him!

And lucky me I can check out Star Wars Weekends!


Chrissie

PS..Good Morning and
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like a blast Chrissie! I wanted to do Star Wars Weekends this year, because I know Cade would go crazy for it. Even DH was all for it, but I just don't want to be spending any money right now. I want this house finished & on the market & I got a TOAL to pay for! Next year doesn't look good either since we already have Explorer of the Seas booked for April!

Hey, save me some lobster! DH dislikes seafood of any kind, so I very rarely get to anyplace that has lobster. So Cheryl and Arlene watch your plates. I will likely have seafood most dinners on the cruise. Except for maybe that delicious lamb at Palo.

I feel your pain! DH hates seafood too!

I was annoying my wife a few weeks back singing that song. She went into Borders to buy "The Other Boleyn Girl" and the author of the book was there doing a Q&A and signing and I started singing softly that song. I told her I was really tempted to start signing it out loud so everyone could hear so I could get her to leave the store and not have to listen to the entire Q&A.

Sounds like Eviltwin went shopping with DW!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

My family is going Mac . My DS has both as needed for business, but when my DD needed a new computer, he got her a Mac mini. She loves it. The Captain has gone with a Mac as well. Maybe he will respond.
By the way, I love your signature.
I really think it is rude when you try to help and some idiot gives you attitude.

Andrew I've seen a few "get into it" with you. Don't feel bad, because you are extremely helpful & I know I'm not the only one on this thread who appreciates your past experience with a PC repo.

Yuck, the nerve of some people. It is so frustrating trying to help people and they don't appreciate it! Its not like we are Disney employees and we have the inside scoop. (At least not officially!). We appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.

They are probably the same people the give a super low rating to a certain hotel because the airline lost their luggage!

Andrew..............we love you here!!!! That is what I don't want to become. A grumpy old person!!!: It's a shame but I think the grumpy old people were even grumpy young people at one time. Do you understand what I mean. Some people you can never please and will always complain!!!

We've all ranted here and there, so don't worry about that.
Sorry posters haven't been so nice lately.
I for one appreciate your DCL knowledge and willingness to help.


I try to help out on the DL board. There's a poster on there that I swear just has to contradict everything I say. I know its not personal because I've never met this person. But any thread I'm involved in, I know that as soon as I see her ID, she's going to say I'm wrong or her answer is better. I haven't put her on ignore yet, but I might.

Firstly thank you all for your kind words, over the last few days on the Main cruise forum, I just really have reached an all time low point.

I agree that it seems some people just want to contradict or snipe at a comment you make, if you say bottled water is around $30 for 24 bottles someone comes in and says we actually its precisely $33.50 including tip and postage and packing.

One Mod has just closed one of the threads down as its got a bit personal, but also I feel made a closing 'dig' comment themselves about not wanting to go to Europe, so backing the person who has been rude ?

I am posting here only now and after this cruise, I will be stopping the Dis-boards.

 

[got2travel]

One Mod has just closed one of the threads down as its got a bit personal, but also I feel made a closing 'dig' comment themselves about not wanting to go to Europe, so backing the person who has been rude ?

I am posting here only now and after this cruise, I will be stopping the Dis-boards.

Now you've got me curious to go see what it was all about.

Don't stop the DIS, just give it a break. Besides, I still plan on posting on this thread (or whatever incarnation we are on) even after the cruise. I've spent the last year or more with everyone here. I don't want to fun to stop just because we've already sailed.

 

[Bets19]

Anyone else out here traveling solo? Has anyone ever done a cruise alone? I am wondering how strange it will be having dinner at Palo alone. Also if my server will think I am an alcoholic when I order a wine package.

I'm also traveling solo... sort of... I'm traveling with friends, but technically I'm solo. Does that make sense? Sorry sneaking in time on the boards while at lunch.... brain is fuzzy from work.
If you don't want to do Palo solo let me know.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

pound the water and you'll knock it off.

I hope to loose about 4/5 ilbs this week.

Very good point M. And if we get bored we can pop it out and play with it.
There is a poster that totally gets on my nerves making negative comments. He lives about 2 miles from me. Hope he does not come to any DIS Meets.

Don't give up on the main forum! I loved the link you sent to magicalkingdoms -- it went immediately to my favorites. You've been a huge source of help and knowledge for me in the main forum and even convinced me to come back to this meet board and try again.

Andrew, I hear you. I really don't get some of the people who are so nasty on the boards. The cruise board is a lot more civilized than the others. I've had a couple of people get nasty with me. I appreciate all your knowledge. Just kill 'em with kindness!

I hear you Andrew! There are a few people on the main board that rub me the wrong way and I've just given up even reading anything that they post. I took a break from posting on the main board for a while because of it but slowly started back and now I will post on occassion.

You have to have somewhere it is safe to complain! I see that a lot when I am surfing the other threads . . . the one being helpful is often the one jumped on by others. Don't let them get you down, though.

On my other cruise meets threads, I've been "banned" (by my friends) from going to the Main Boards.
Seems like every time I do, someone wants to argue and I nearly get in trouble, because I can't resist a good argument.
It is sad, though, when you're only trying to help.

We still love you Andrew. I have read some of those responses and was quite put off.

PS I miss your monorail.

Andrew..I was poking around the main thread and kept running into your name..I thought it was funny..but know you are very helpful!

I like you.

Chrissie

Andrew, I tend to shake my head & chuckle to myself when I read most of the stuff on the main cruise boards. It's probably why I only had aboout 12 posts before this thread started.

AH yes, the Dis at its snippiest snarkiest worst.
Sorry for the annoying people, Andrew.

There's always going to be that person who is going to rub you the wrong way. (And here is where M steps in and says, yes, it's you, J. R., so I'll beat her to it. ) I've had my share of those on the main boards too -- seems some people love to show they are somehow superior by slamming someone else.

Shrug it off and keep posting -- there were quite a few more people in those threads thanking you for your comments and even the lady who disagreed on the REAS came back and admitted you were right that it had changed.

Andrew... may I suggest ya spend a little more time on your Wii?

Seriously Andrew, I know I'm not the only one to have expressed this - however let me add my voice in saying you are indeed a shining beacon of hope and good cheer in our community - and don't let these pithy sorts get ya down. I bet they lurk our threads in the hope of poking flames and barbs into good folks like you.

Now having said all that, let me add that I take paypal and Mickey Bars in compensation for the friendly remarks posted here. AND, I have NOT forgotten about that "crash the PM box of crash" posting you frivilously posted recently. And ... I'm just lurking in ambush for the right opportunity.... ​

THANK YOU GUYS AND GIRLS so much for your support I really appreciate it at this time, wherever you go there is always someone there waiting to jump and snipe, over the years I have seen the odd one or two, but when you seem over a short time to be in the firing line, with a number of the 'Grey army' all of the time coming back, it makes you think why bother.

Your responses, have made me think, well thats why I do it, for these great and nice people, I think though I should for the sake of my blood pressure take a break from the main cruise forum.

THANKS TO EVERYONE, ​

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Anyone else out here traveling solo? Has anyone ever done a cruise alone? I am wondering how strange it will be having dinner at Palo alone. Also if my server will think I am an alcoholic when I order a wine package.

I'm also traveling solo... sort of... I'm traveling with friends, but technically I'm solo. Does that make sense? Sorry sneaking in time on the boards while at lunch.... brain is fuzzy from work.
If you don't want to do Palo solo let me know.

WELCOME to the dis and this cruise!

 

[allshookup]

Now you've got me curious to go see what it was all about.

Don't stop the DIS, just give it a break. Besides, I still plan on posting on this thread (or whatever incarnation we are on) even after the cruise. I've spent the last year or more with everyone here. I don't want to fun to stop just because we've already sailed.

ITA Monica! And keep in mind, even though we have a great group of people here, it is the internet & you don't always know who you're dealing with. Some people may have serious emotional problems & they come to boards like the DIS simply for a place to vent their frustrations at people. I once got into a huge debate when there was a debate board. Wow I was surprised how defensive & personal some of the attacks got & I learned my lesson to stay away from there & it's one of the reasons I rarely go to the community board.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Now you've got me curious to go see what it was all about.

Don't stop the DIS, just give it a break. Besides, I still plan on posting on this thread (or whatever incarnation we are on) even after the cruise. I've spent the last year or more with everyone here. I don't want to fun to stop just because we've already sailed.

It was the Mediterranean cruise question,s the first posters questions were answered quickly, someone then hijacked it, I as ever tried a balance response, in a professional way,

I am not pleased with the Mod's final closing comments. Maybe I took them the wrong way, but I take them to say the poster who upset me and others is correct, and he wouldn't travel to Europe.

If you read the full thread and the Dis profile, its interesting.

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23647705&postcount=68

 

[allshookup]

Anyone else out here traveling solo? Has anyone ever done a cruise alone? I am wondering how strange it will be having dinner at Palo alone. Also if my server will think I am an alcoholic when I order a wine package.

I'm also traveling solo... sort of... I'm traveling with friends, but technically I'm solo. Does that make sense? Sorry sneaking in time on the boards while at lunch.... brain is fuzzy from work.
If you don't want to do Palo solo let me know.

Well that was awfully nice of you to offer! This really is a fantastic group of people!

Kumbaya my Lord....Kumbaya!

 

[buckifan]

It was the Mediterranean cruise question,s the first posters questions were answered quickly, someone then hijacked it, I as ever tried a balance response, in a professional way,

I am not pleased with the Mod's final closing comments. Maybe I took them the wrong way, but I take them to say the poster who upset me and others is correct, and he wouldn't travel to Europe.

If you read the full thread and the Dis profile, its interesting.

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23647705&postcount=68

I have to agree with you, Andrew. That last comment was completely unnecessary. Don't give it another thought. We really appreciate your experience and wit!

 

[tom31b]

Anyone else out here traveling solo? Has anyone ever done a cruise alone? I am wondering how strange it will be having dinner at Palo alone. Also if my server will think I am an alcoholic when I order a wine package.

I'm also traveling solo... sort of... I'm traveling with friends, but technically I'm solo. Does that make sense? Sorry sneaking in time on the boards while at lunch.... brain is fuzzy from work.
If you don't want to do Palo solo let me know.

Some questionable characters those friends you are travelling with??

 

[tom31b]

THANK YOU GUYS AND GIRLS so much for your support I really appreciate it at this time, wherever you go there is always someone there waiting to jump and snipe, over the years I have seen the odd one or two, but when you seem over a short time to be in the firing line, with a number of the 'Grey army' all of the time coming back, it makes you think why bother.

Your responses, have made me think, well thats why I do it, for these great and nice people, I think though I should for the sake of my blood pressure take a break from the main cruise forum.

THANKS TO EVERYONE,

Thank you. Without your posts, the website wouldn't have 1/2 the info it does!

 

[sk8ingmom]

I was annoying my wife a few weeks back singing that song. She went into Borders to buy "The Other Boleyn Girl" and the author of the book was there doing a Q&A and signing and I started singing softly that song. I told her I was really tempted to start signing it out loud so everyone could hear so I could get her to leave the store and not have to listen to the entire Q&A.

Too funny.
DH and I annoy each other with that song all the time!

One Mod has just closed one of the threads down as its got a bit personal, but also I feel made a closing 'dig' comment themselves about not wanting to go to Europe, so backing the person who has been rude ?

I am posting here only now and after this cruise, I will be stopping the Dis-boards.

Which begs the question: To whom do you report a moderator?

I'll admit that I can't resist skimming through locked threads & I have never seen a mod join the fray as he/she was closing it. Not cool IMHO.

 

[tom31b]

It was the Mediterranean cruise question,s the first posters questions were answered quickly, someone then hijacked it, I as ever tried a balance response, in a professional way,

I am not pleased with the Mod's final closing comments. Maybe I took them the wrong way, but I take them to say the poster who upset me and others is correct, and he wouldn't travel to Europe.

If you read the full thread and the Dis profile, its interesting.

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23647705&postcount=68

Two thoughts for ya', yes, I think you are right, "Discussion Ended" and then another point. But, ya' can't win this one, so deep breath and throw yourself into harrassing Julie on this thread!

 

[Michelle2]

It was the Mediterranean cruise question,s the first posters questions were answered quickly, someone then hijacked it, I as ever tried a balance response, in a professional way,

I am not pleased with the Mod's final closing comments. Maybe I took them the wrong way, but I take them to say the poster who upset me and others is correct, and he wouldn't travel to Europe.

If you read the full thread and the Dis profile, its interesting.

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23647705&postcount=68

I remember that thread, and I remember thinking that the other poster that was going after you was completely out of line...getting all technical on something silly. I totally phased out on their responses...just all fluff, and is all about people's opinions.
I do not agree with how the moderator closed the thread either. I could care less about their opinion of going to Med....their loss.