natuluyan

Sick leave. Yan ang dahilan ko kung bakit ako hindi makakapasok sa trabaho ngayon. Natuluyan na ang aking sipon. Nagkarun na din ako ng ubo. Medyo hirap na din ako sa aking paghinga kaya uminom na ako ng gamot para sa hika. Mukhang mapopostpone ang aking lakad sa Linggo papunta divisoria. Next week na lang. Magtutulog na lang muna ako ngayon.

sipon

Hirap huminga. Bahing dito, bahing doon. Ubos na ang tissue at masakit na din ang ilong ko sa kaka singa. Rest daw and kailangan sa mga ganito. E paano ako magrerest kung isang damakmak pa ang gagawin ko. Tapos may mga nagtatax mapping pa. Malamang mamaya sa pag-uwi ko, nebulizer na ang nakasalpak sa mukha ko. Hay. Huwag naman sana.

Colds

Is it the season of colds and cough? Because i have colds. It started last night when I was on my way home. Hoping that it is just another of those allergic reactions to the weather, i took decolgen for it. But then, when I woke up this morning, it became worse. Itchy and runny nose became partners. Sheez. I can't file for a leave of absence because i have deadlines to attend to.

It has been a year or two since I had colds. I guess my immune system is on it's lowest point. Blame it for lack of sleep, stress and the weather.

Must keep myself awake. Must have a hot soup. Must finish everything today so that I could go on leave tomorrow to rest.

i went back

OK. I went back to see my dermatologist after a week. She said the my skin is highly sensitive.

What to avoid:

(1) Sun exposure or places wherein there isn't enough airconditioning unit that would have me perspire heavily (it will trigger the itchy feeling). Paano na lang ang gym ko sa office? Wala kaya airconditioning unit dun. Wah! Libre pa naman.

(2) The usual NO chicken, eggs, chocolates, nuts, seafoods for a couple of weeks.

What to use:

(1) Cetaphil bar or Oilatum for my soap

(2) Cetaphil lotion

(3) Dermasone cream (for the rashes, if they appear)

(3) Cetrizin (for the itching part)

My airconditioning unit at home is now open almost 24/7 because of my rashes. Sheez! And i am complaining about the high cost of electricity!

Rain! Rain! please come now!

Allergy

Atopic Dermatitis. Better known as skin asthma.

This is what my doctor (a family frined doctor) told me about a month ago about the condition of my skin. Tiny rashes appear on my arms, thighs and back. It's very itchy when: (1) i'm exposed to the sun for a long period of time, (2) for that exposure, perspiration occurs, (3) i eat food like chicken, peanuts, chocolates, seafoods, bagoong, eggs. My doctor told me (as per her prescription) to take Virlix for the itchiness, then apply Dermovate for the rashes. Use Oilatum as my soap. It's still the same.

Then I went to a dermatologist, still the same diagnosis. Paid Php 1,500 for the cream and lotion (to be used for 2 weeks), and tablets (to be taken for 1 week). For the soap, I was asked to use Dove extra sensitive. Geez! She told me that I have to come back after a week. I didn't come back. Silly me. To think that the clinic is just within the mall! Hehe.

Two weeks had passed. I used our company health card and went to a satellite clinic of Medical City. I was asked the same questions by the dermatologist. Again, i have buy from her the cream that I have to apply to my skin and the tablet that I have to take. Paid around Php 500 for it. Free consultation because the health card will pay for it. And I was told to be back after a week. Geez!

When you get to feel my skin (arms, thighs and back) it's not as smooth as a baby's skin. It's rough because of the rashes. I feel quite embarrassed. I do hope that the rashes would disappear. Help!

on leave

I am on sick leave today. I have skin allergies (small rashes are in my arms, lower back and thighs) and the itchiness is quite unbearable. I have consulted a dermatologist. She told me that I have skin asthma. I was given (actually, i have to buy it from them) a cream and lotion plus she asked me to use Dove extra sensitive. I haven't have any relief from it. The scratching because of the itchiness still continues. Masarap kasi kamutin e. I took celestamine for itchiness to no avail. Geez. Mas gusto ko pa atakihin ng hika kasi may nebulizer naman ako at iba pa na medicines for it. Pero yung ganito na skin asthma, mas mahirap. Nakakhiya pa in public na makita ka na kamot ng kamot.

Diarrhea

"Diarrhea is a familiar phenomenon defined as unusually frequent or unusually soft or liquid bowel movements. It is the opposite of constipation. The word "diarrhea" with its odd spelling is a near steal from the Greek "diarrhoia" meaning "a flowing through."

Diarrhea can be acute, that is, sudden in onset and short-lived or it may be prolonged. Most acute episodes of diarrhea are due to viral infections and last 3-5 days. Prolonged diarrhea--lasting more than 4-6 weeks, usually is due to an underlying gastrointestinal disease, the most common of which are diseases that cause inflammation and malabsorption of food. Intermittent diarrhea, sometimes alternating with constipation, is part of a syndrome of functional bowel disease called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In most cases, treatment of diarrhea includes drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and over-the-counter remedies to decrease and solidify bowel movements. Evaluation by a physician generally is needed if diarrhea is severe, results in dehydration, persists for more than a couple of weeks, or if there is a high fever or blood in the stools."

I am experiencing this thing for the past couple of days. In the wee hours of Friday morning to be exact. All i wanted to do is to lie in bed and sleep. I only have bananas and gatorade for food. Other than that, i don't want to eat yet. Might visit my doctor later.

I have to get well... I have work tomorrow. So many deadlines to accomplish. Renewal of permits, VAT registrations, CTC payments, BIR payments, payroll. Alpha Lists.... Have to get well. It's mind over body.

tis the season of facial skin "outbreak"

My face feels rough and rashes have appeared. Why do I always have this "problem" during this time of the year???? Argh! I use facial mosturizers (Thanks to The Face Shop). They lessen the feeling of "roughness" but the rashes/"butlig" won't go away!

As usual, dami pa din ginagawa dito. (YEAR-END!) Kaya wala akong matinong post.

waiting is torture for me

waiting is definitely a torture for me now. all i have to do is pray for a better result... Tik tak tik tak.... tagal ng Friday.... tagal ng next doctor's visit...

sick

nakakapagod magpabalik balik sa ospital. kailangan ko pa mag antay ng 7 araw bago ako bumalik uli at magpatingin... hay, when will i get better???? when will the results show a "negative result"??? sana sa aking pagbabalik, gumanda na ang resulta.

Being sick after the awarding ceremonies

I have colds since yesterday afternoon. Can't breathe normally. I am using my mouth for breathing since my nose is all clogged up. Have to blame the weather for it. All i wanted to do now is to lie in bed and sleep. It's a good thing there will be no work on Monday. A longer time to make myself better and well. I wanted a hot hot hot soup.

The awarding ceremonies of the company's bowling tournament was held yesterday. My team got the 4th place, I got 2 awards. One is 3rd place for highest triple category and the other one is also for 3rd place in the highest average category.

Till next year!

sO sicK!

Last saturday i missed the "get-togther" of my HS bardada because of my colds and cough...

Now i'm on leave kasi hindi maganda ang timplada ng tiyan ko... HUHUHU!!!!