Sorry to hear that your little boy is still so sick. I went in to get some kid's sudafed and now that is off the market! So you are right, there isn't really anything. I do wonder about using Afrin like Fissy suggested. Maybe just a small squirt. Also those nightlights with the vapors work well and the menthol creams. You must be so exhausted. I hope you slept well last night though.

Do you guys take digestive enzymes or probiotics to help with digestion? I use miralax every morning just for some insurance. Maybe you could try a small dose.

Jen those words of comfort and prayers mean so much …Thank you
I do hope you and your son are feeling a little better day today...
I am not feeling too strong just now Fissy, I am a sensitive little Piscean !!
I get just get a little overwhelmed during these bad times, the more I get to know all you guys the more I love you all and it hurts to see the pain and turmoil this causes
We are here for each other in good times and bad, the good times will come for all of us… as from now the only way is up !!
Now who wants a nice cup of tea !!

I'll take a cup. Can I sit my arse in it?

Corsica - sweetens - no offense ha ha ha - I know that you say all of that because you want the best for me I am a biologist so wound care is something that I know how to do and how to keep places sterile that is for sure ; ))) !!! You see, when you have surgery all kind of yucky stuff collects and you have to clean the wound from discharge and leftover poop. You would be surprised how much is left even after a 20 min soak and shower !!! I am actually sure that if I did not take care of my skin tag wound that it would get infected for sure since it is not closing and it is the best way to get infection or fistula. I was advised to clean area by Balneol cream ( my CRS told me) and I use it for cleansing. Nitro cream is a must for sphincter relaxation and I used it in all stages of fissure and LIS no 1 and in between without any problems. Also, I go to the bathroom 3 times a day naturally - did that all my life - it is actually the most ideal way of waste elimination - now I just try to keep it "pasty" soft so it would not stretch the area : ) !
Thanks buddy for your concern - it is very much appreciated

My dearest "Tubby" -you are stronger than you know If somebody told me a year ago that I would endure all of this and still be alive , I would tell them that they are crazy - and you see, we survive the most horrendous things ! As you said buddy - the only way now is up and all of us will climb it together and one day celebrate together . My hubby is making us a tea and I will make a third one for you :thinkofyou:. It is going to be a herbal tea called Nighty Night and has Chamomile, Linden, Passionflower, Catnip , Hop strobile, mint , lemon verbena , lemon peal and lemon grass . I hope you will like it
XOXOOOOOOOooooo.... :heart7:

Special hugs for all of the rest of my buddies , and especially for Val and Jen that are in so much pain too !!!!
Special prayers and love for ALL :angell: I am sorry if I miss some posts or forget to answer to anybody :( :( :( - it is either pain or effects of my meds - please forgive me :sprinkleheart:

LOL….. Lecia, its got to be worth a try, careful not to spill it now !!!
Wow... Fiss that tea sounds divine !!! CATNIP …WTF !!!
Thanks for picking me up ! :wub:
I will second those hugs to all are special boardies extra special hugs to Val and Jen :truebud: – Goodluck for Monday Jen I hope you have some good news to report back with...

Tabby -
It is me who should be wishing you good luck on Monday! I am so excited for you and Juney and I will thinking about you all all day!!! :truebud: Don't be nervous guys! This is going to end the madness! Remeber - our dear Lecia has her next appointment that day too (I think). What a huge day for the forum!
Jo - What another great picture! Is that your daughter? Don't you have 1 daughter?
Fissy - I hope your doing well. Are things a liitle better today? I am actually slowly healing now. I have some incision irritation, but it is starting to close up nice. I am not healed yet, but things are looking up.
I am also sorry if I missed some posts. I am so busy this weekend. I you all!!!!!

Yea Jen! That does my heart good to hear that you are noticing some healing! I know this has been a nightmare for you and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to have a baby and be unwell and not have family around. You are very strong, stronger then you give yourself credit for.

I hope that you will get some reassurance when you see your doctor on Monday Is your little boy getting any better? Yes, I have my emg studies and gait analysis on Monday but it shouldn't be too bad (just like pin pricks and shocks) and I figure I can take that after everything else.

You have been such a sweet friend to all of us and we want you well!

Jen, I'm so happy you're healing up now thats great news. How is baby doing? Hope he's getting better too?

Lecia, good luck with all your tests on monday. Will you have to wait long for the results?

Fissy, how are you? I so want to hear that you are healing and in less pain.:thinkofyou: