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[Pea-n-Me]

Could your daughter have a capsaicin allergy? I have trouble with capsaicin, too -- ingested and topical use -- it's in so many things now and is getting harder to avoid. Benadryl and Pepcid (usually one or the other) can help if taken right away.

I think so! That’s what we figured was the culprit. I was surprised the doctor didn’t bring it up.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I think this one fits the bill. Under 20”, hand brakes on sides lock rear wheels, lightweight, etc. Much like Mom’s. Quick delivery.

https://www.amazon.com/Medline-Ultralight-Transport-Wheelchair-Desk-Length/dp/B001MBCS6K/ref=sw_ttl_d_ci_mcx_mr_huc_d_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001MBCS6K&pd_rd_w=cgNPj&content-id=amzn1.sym.0a6e51f2-008f-425d-8b90-5228cbaa5e01:amzn1.symc.d1771efd-fd48-4c97-98bd-6116be42ae36&pf_rd_p=0a6e51f2-008f-425d-8b90-5228cbaa5e01&pf_rd_r=HHXD68RA9DHDXQ6EJNAT&pd_rd_wg=LQnc1&pd_rd_r=6aeef05d-ee53-4b68-8687-a7d08694516d&th=1

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good very early morning friends. About half an hour ago, I woke up to a loud ringing out in the hallway, the fire alarm. I also heard someone say, "fire." Thank God, everything is fine. As far as I know, there was no fire. False alarm. I did see a fireman in the hallway near my room. Whatever happened, it's long over (I think) now.

Not surprising, no one has come to check on me or say anything. My roommate M was just changed. Her male nurse agreed with me that it was a false alarm and kept saying, "good night." The female nurse I asked if the noise was indeed a fire alarm when I first wentvout of my room to find out what was going on, repeated, "fire," and moved on. That's that!

A month or so ago, some staff including my friend and CNA E, attended a long fire safety meeting. A similar meeting was scheduled for Tuesday aftenoon for those employees not at the first class. I learned yesterday that class got cancelled and will be held another time.

No, no one here has ever gone over this facility's fire procedure with me. I am so blessed to be mobile even via a wheelchsir, I could have gone out front if need be. A lot of folks here (including my roommate) couldn't or wouldn't know to do that. I will ask someone I better know later what happened.

The above is why I find myself typing this now. I will try to at least get more rest. Definitely an extra reason for me to get home!

Extra hug dear Pea and prayers your daughter has a much mote restful day today. Of course, sending extra care to you. Thank you for the link. I actually saw some Medline chairs on Amazon yesterday and will look again later today. I would for sure need wheelchair front or hand brakes. Amazon sure is handy!

Dad will be reaching out to Sonia again this morning. I am going to go ahead and call my insurance to ask about getting my therapy benefit reinstated for as long as I am here. I will also ask them about switching from my current HMO to a PPO. It's free to ask God willing I will have an update later.

Hug, Luckyrabbit and great to see you!

All is quiet (for here) now. Extra blessing. I'm shortly going to try and get a little more rest. Be safe friends and have a great Thursday.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Mona, those early morning fire alarms are often related to toast in the toaster that overcooks and the rising smoke goes right to the detectors which trigger the alarms. We have it happen often very early in the hospital, too. Even very, very early, patients wake up and want something to eat and all we have available for them is toast and jello until the big kitchen opens, etc. I’ve seen firemen running down our hallways with axes out and it can be scary. But in all the years I’ve worked in nursing facilities (almost 50 now, believe it or not), I’ve never once seen a real fire in any of them, thankfully. Fire regulations are very stringent. Hope that brings you some assurance. Good luck with the chair.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thanks, dear Pea. I quickly realized thank God that there was no emergency. It was just unexpected. Huge hug and extra appreciation to you for your many years of compassionate care. You make such a difference! Thank you also on the chair. I am PMing you