Sick Pup Update on Roxie, she gets both knees operated on November 20th. Long road ahead for sure.
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Hydroxychloroquine – Day 21
Hydroxychloroquine – Day 21 Day #21 of Hydroxychloroquine, this crap is bitch to get accustomed to. Still nauseous and dizzy, ugh. Not sure this is worth it. So I’m taking Zofran to help with nausea and for the dizzy spells, well, I’m just enjoying the ride, since that is all I can do at this… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Day 21
Sick Pup update
Sick Pup update It looks like Roxie has managed to damage both knees. Long story short, about two months ago we noticed that she was periodically limping off and on between her two back legs. At first, we did the usual and checked her pads and range of motion and we did find anything. She… Continue reading Sick Pup update
Sick Dog
Sick Dog Sitting outside the emergency vet, waiting in the van (COVID). My dog has had knee problems for a while and we have been talking to her vet about surgery right now she is on rest to see if she can heal naturally. Well the answer to that question, I guess is, nope, not… Continue reading Sick Dog
Hydroxychloroquine – Day 9
Hydroxychloroquine – Day 9 Day #9 of Hydroxychloroquine, this crap is bitch to get accustomed to. Still nauseous and dizzy, ugh. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕 And I return to work tomorrow, ugh.
Self-Quarantine and Stress
Self-Quarantine and Stress A couple of days ago, I came across this article about how Self-quarantine can cause stress on your cat. The article got me thinking about how it is causing stress on humans as well. There are many people out there who have not left their homes living in fear of COVID-19, since… Continue reading Self-Quarantine and Stress
What is RA?
What is RA? So what is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Now, let me clear up the huge misconception that RA is just like the pain you have in… Continue reading What is RA?
Diagnosis #2
Diagnosis #2 I have been quiet recently, mostly due to mild depression and some anxiety all related to COVID-19. Unlike much of the population, I’m considered mission essential, which sounds like a good thing, but it honestly translates to, “you are good at what you do and you will do whatever it takes, so we… Continue reading Diagnosis #2
Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2
Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2 Today is the second day of my three/six-month trial of Hydroxychloroquine. Let me share the fun so far. Well, the verdict is in and, it looks like I’m going to hate this crap. I’m very nauseous and let’s just say that the toilet is a great friend of mine as I… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2
National Day of Service
National Day of Service At 8:45 a.m. on September 11, 2001, an American Airlines Boeing 767, Flight 11, collided into the World Trade Center’s north tower in New York City immediately killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds more in the 110-story skyscraper. Only 18 minutes later, a second Boeing 767, United Airlines Flight 175,… Continue reading National Day of Service
