cold and exhaustion

[tielan]

Can't do much about the cold, but the exhaustion might very well be anaemia. Finally got around to going to see the doc (first time in six months) and was prescribed iron tablets - two a day, one in morning one in evening.

Also antibiotics for the next week to deal with the upper respiratory. Should probably work at cleaning the mould off the ceiling architraves in the study.

Next to work on my cholesterol: a lot more beans and lentils - I'm looking up recipes right, left, and centre right now.

46 White Bean Recipes
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Roasted Squash Salad and White Beans, Breadcrumbs, Preserved Lemons
Avocado Three Bean Salad
5 Ingredient Nut Bars - would make with more roasted nuts

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Hours later: while pressure-hosing the front porch, I aimed at the overhead light. Oops.

We still have power from the powerpoints, but not the main lights. I tried turning the switch back on at the board and it went BZZT and flipped off again.

So we're going out to have dinner tonight, we guess...

Comments

[hiddencait]

Oof unexpected anemia DEFINITELY can cause exhaustion. I didn't know pregnancy could cause it, but I was prescribed iron supplements all during my pregnancy and for the first 12 weeks after until the anemia just suddenly went away on its own.

Also probable TMI, but if the doc forgot to tell you, make sure you are taking a stool softener at least once a day (my doc even had me taking it twice a day) while on the iron as it can make one HORRIBLY constipated. Seriously was not fun the days I forgot to take the stool softener.

[facethestrange]

The recipes sound GOOOOD, I hope you find something you like! :)