It's getting bad when...

[DixieDreamer]

It's getting bad when it hurts to lift up your mug to drink coffee!


I have been suffering from "tennis elbow" (NO I DO NOT play tennis! LOL!) for weeks now. Despite all my best intentions to lessen the usage of my right arm - it has not improved. Now I am sitting here DISing, drinking my morning coffee, and muttering "OUCH!" as I lift my mug to drink.

SAD state of affairs. Getting old and falling apart!

 

[browneyes]

I hope I never get that bad. Maybe it's coffee elbow instead of tennis elbow.

 

[DixieDreamer]

Hmmm... Maybe THAT is why it is not getting better Shannon! LOL!

 

[browneyes]

The only recourse for coffee elbow is a coffee IV.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

You could use a straw. Then you wouldn't have to lift it.

 

[Mskanga]

I wondered that too, how I could get tennis elbow if I don't play tennis, I was told by the doctor is the overuse of the arm....I call it old age creeping up on me! Not fun Dixie but don't worry, you won't feel a pain at DISCON, ROFL.

 

[Serena]

I guess I had tennis shoulder last year. My doc told me to take ibuprofen and try not to use it. lol

Mine came from holding onto a stop sign and an umbrella in a storm. Some days I felt like Mary Poppins. lol
It took about 4 weeks for all the pain to go away.

 

[DixieDreamer]

A coffee DRIP! I love it! Just plug in and I am good to go! Of course I will need one of those roll around things so I can be portable.... Wonder if my insurance would cover that?!

 

[Serena]

Dixie, have you seen those hats with the straws coming from both sides. They usually have beer in them, but maybe you can fix it up for your coffee?

 

[browneyes]

Coffee tastes weird coming out of a straw. Don't know why, but a good ceramic mug makes it taste so much better.

 

[DixieDreamer]

Of course my coffee mugs are basically giant TANKARDS which I am sure does not help the situation! LOL!

Gosh... just tried to drink with my left hand.... I have a DRINKING PROBLEM now! (can't hit my mouth very well using the left hand!)

 

[CathyCanada]

I think you should use a straw rather than risk chipping a tooth while using your left hand!
CC

 

[yepod]

DD, you're scaring me LOL

I'm sorry you're hurtin

You definately do too much work! I justify my laziness with my older age

Ya gotta get some rest for that arm so it heals

 

[DixieDreamer]

Isn't there a shot I can get that will just FIX ME RIGHT UP!?!

Something like this poor guy is about to get?!

 

[Dan Murphy]

You sure it is not 'gardener's elbow', Dbl D?? How about tennis knee? Is there such a thing? Or is that just old age and arthritis for me?? Raise your mug for a toast, Dbl D, slowly and carefully!!!!

 

[DixieDreamer]

I'm pretty sure it is....

Gardener's grind, aggravated by horseman hay heaving, all compounded by coffee consumption.



Okay... Now I have to go get dressed, take some more ibuprofen and GET TO WORK!

 

[browneyes]

Originally posted by DixieDreamer
Gosh... just tried to drink with my left hand.... I have a DRINKING PROBLEM now! (can't hit my mouth very well using the left hand!)

Is that Irish coffee you're drinking?

I have a problem getting my left hand coordinated in the mornings. The other day I stopped by one of the local convenience stores for my coffee fix (we were going on a little trip). I placed my kids' drinks on the counter and when I went to put the coffee down (it was in my left hand), I accidentally dropped it on the counter and got coffee EVERYWHERE. I should've known better than to put it in that hand. The lady behind the counter was really nice about it and laughed her head off. Luckily she didn't get burned. I swear, I can't take me anywhere in the mornings.

 

[DixieDreamer]

I appreciate the hugs! It's suprising how much it hurts sometimes. Luckily ibuprofen really kicks it.


LOL Shannon! You have a drinking problem too!

 

[browneyes]

~Shannon hangs her head~ Yes, I'm a coffee-holic. I don't want any help though.