Monday, 6 April 2020

An old enemy has popped up

Whenever I go through a bad, stressful time I suffer with eczema..... It's blimmin well popped up again. I woke myself up through the night scratching until I made myself sore. Under my arm, under my boob and the joints of my elbows. I have been so worried about Tony this past weekend.  He has been showing some signs of the dreaded bug and today has decided to self isolate. He just isn't the kind of man to take time off from work willy nilly so I think he is concerned too but keeping up a brave front. He is very deep when it comes to things like this and I'm concerned.  The information online says that he is to self isolate.  Not to call 111 unless he can't cope with the symptoms and at the moment he is just a bit sweaty and tired. Having seen how quickly this awful virus takes people away I really am watching him like a hawk... If he starts to look ill I will be straight on the phone. I have just taken him a cup of tea and checked he is ok. I will leave him  a couple of hours and check again... This is getting really scary now. No wonder I have eczema.
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  1. Joy6 April 2020 at 08:21

    No wonder and I'm very sorry to read this. I'm hoping it's something else, quite unrelated.
    Small wonder your eczema is playing up. Stress doesn't help one little bit, does it.
    xx

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:23

      I can't even remember the last time I had an eczema flare up. It must be quite a few years. Stress is a crazy thing isn't it.

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  2. Sooze6 April 2020 at 08:23

    Bless you Cherie, it is worrying isn't it. When people still have to go out to work, mixing with others, it must be very hard even if they do try to keep their distance. None of us knows whether others we come into contact with have themselves been in contact with the virus, even inadvertently. I hope Tony comes through it ok, if indeed it is the virus, and that you cope well. Sending a hug xx

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:21

      Thanks Sooze, Tony has been vigilant about social distancing at work so I think/hope this is just a general bug. Fingers and toes crossed.

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  3. Jeannieuk6 April 2020 at 08:52

    Hoping that Tony will be okay and that he’s just normally unwell - if that makes sense? Look after yourself too. Keep washing those hands! Thinking of you x

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:20

      Thanks Jeannie. I think I am wearing my hands out with all the washing they are getting. The hand cream that I made is coming in very useful

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  4. Vix6 April 2020 at 09:12

    So sorry to read that Tony's not well, sending you both lots of love. xxx

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  5. buttercup6 April 2020 at 09:25

    Love and hugs to you both. My eczema is at its worst too.xxxx

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:18

      Thanks Anona, I am scratching like a dog with fleas.

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  6. Rosemary6 April 2020 at 09:55

    I hope and pray that all is well with Tony - the isolation compounds our stress levels. I have to keep telling myself that the number of people who have caught the virus is very, very, small compared with our population of over 67 million in the UK.

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:09

      I have been telling myself the same thing. I should probably stop watching the news each evening. It's so upsetting to think of all those families that will be grieving right now.

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  7. SharonLarkin6 April 2020 at 10:02

    I'm a new reader of your blog, but still sending you and Tony good wishes and virtual hugs (((hug)))

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  8. kate steeper6 April 2020 at 10:21

    plenty of paracetamol, hot lemon and honey . Probably wont do him a whole lot of good but it wont hurt him and it makes you feel useful

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:17

      That will be his bedtime drink I think. x

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  9. Jules6 April 2020 at 10:54

    It must be such a worry for you. I do hope it's something other than the virus. Sending love. X

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:10

      Thanks Joy. I am keeping a close eye on him. x

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  10. Susan Smith6 April 2020 at 11:12

    My goodness, I do hope all is OK. No wonder you eczema is playing up. Love & hugs to you both & your family. Take care.

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  11. mamasmercantile6 April 2020 at 12:16

    Keeping you both in my prayers Cherie hoping that this will be a comfort.

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:16

      Thank you, it is a comfort. The power of prayer is a wonderful thing. x

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  12. Margie from Toronto6 April 2020 at 17:46

    Thinking of you both and hoping for the best.

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  13. Kelly6 April 2020 at 18:42

    I just read a post by J K Rowling... she included this video from a doctor which suggests a breathing technique which could be helpful.
    Here’s the link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HwLzAdriec0&feature=youtu.be
    (Sorry... can’t figure how to make the link clickable)
    Be well!

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  14. Sharon6 April 2020 at 18:52

    Sending hugs your way. Hoping Tony will get through this okay.

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:12

      Thanks Sharon. He is a tough old thing. x

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  15. jenny_o6 April 2020 at 20:01

    How worrying, indeed, Cherie. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and remember that IF it's the new virus, most people come through without needing to be hospitalized, and even of those who need it, most do okay in the end. It is such a scary time, my heart goes out to you. I'm sure there are still other bugs making the rounds, so hopefully it's one of those and your husband will bounce back quickly. Take care, my friend.

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    1. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:14

      I'm sure it's just a generic fever Jenny. Trouble is I am watching too many sad things on TV at the moment. I need to watch some comedy.

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  16. Aril6 April 2020 at 20:42

    I hope he feels better soon. Thinking of youx
    Arilx

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  17. TheAwakenedSoul6 April 2020 at 20:47

    Oh boy...it's so contagious. Please be careful. Hopefully he will recover. These are scary times. You are both in my prayers. Sorry that your eczema has been acting up; stress will do that to the skin.

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  18. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:11

    Thank you Laurie. x

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  19. Cherie6 April 2020 at 22:15

    Thanks Stephenie, I am sure he will be fine with plenty of rest.

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  20. Kay G.6 April 2020 at 23:41

    Dear Cherie,
    I came back and read this about your husband. I do hope he is doing better now. I am praying for him and for you also. Praying for us all! Look at that sweet Westie on the side of your blog. My in laws had a Westie one time, I called him a little old man in a dog suit, that is just what he was like, his name was Barney. xx

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