Illness

[stinka]

Been struck down with what was a mystery illness for past 2 weeks.

Had really bad chest for about a year, but more so in last 4 months. Anyway, started getting joint pains worse than ever and ankles and wrists swelled up. Basically became bedridden and after chest X-rays and blood tests they think its this :

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcoidosis#section_1

Should be ok in the long term after I get over this bout but it means I'm going to have to leave the building trade as I cannot practically ensure that I stop breathing wood/building dust. I wear dust masks but as anyone in trade knows you can't walk around for 10 hours a day with a dust mask on, its just not practical.

Hopefully going to return to the motor trade working part time for a mate back on the spanners, as the dust is nothing like in a garage as it is in a house ya smashing to bits. Will be a bit rusty tho after 10 years off motors, but I did 7 years so hoping its going to be like riding a bike ... :nenau :augie

 

[clivvy]

ouchy, that's not nice pal, hope you get on the mend soon!!

 

[stinka]

ouchy, that's not nice pal, hope you get on the mend soon!!

Cheers mate, fingers crossed.

 

[Midlander]

That sounds proper nasty....Hope you get over it smartish.

 

[Banshee]

That sounds proper nasty....Hope you get over it smartish.

I thought this disease only ever existed in the TV show House!!!!!
Hope all goes well mate and you make a full and speedy recovery

 

[maverick fox]

ouch! well hope you recover soon, might be rusty but not worth your health to stay in building trade if thats the issue

 

[96terrano]

Sorry to hear that mate, get well soon!

 

[exosteve]

get yourself a window cleaning round and breath that fresh air!
My previous jobs were very nasty and very detremental to anyones health.
I will suffer for it i think.
get well soon mate.
ste

 

[stinka]

Cheers guys

I'm actually fooked tonight

 

[Dorn1964]

Cheers guys

I'm actually fooked tonight

Get well soon hun....:kissy

 

[darryl]

Been struck down with what was a mystery illness for past 2 weeks.

Had really bad chest for about a year, but more so in last 4 months. Anyway, started getting joint pains worse than ever and ankles and wrists swelled up. Basically became bedridden and after chest X-rays and blood tests they think its this :

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcoidosis#section_1

Should be ok in the long term after I get over this bout but it means I'm going to have to leave the building trade as I cannot practically ensure that I stop breathing wood/building dust. I wear dust masks but as anyone in trade knows you can't walk around for 10 hours a day with a dust mask on, its just not practical.

Hopefully going to return to the motor trade working part time for a mate back on the spanners, as the dust is nothing like in a garage as it is in a house ya smashing to bits. Will be a bit rusty tho after 10 years off motors, but I did 7 years so hoping its going to be like riding a bike ... :nenau :augie

best of luck mate in your new/old career:thumb2 I know what u mean tearing in to buildings never know what your gonna find then when its time to put em right every 1 wants shit like mdf put back nothing worse than coming home after a day of routering that stuff no dust extraction or mask is good enough

 

[Dynamics]

Will be a bit rusty tho after 10 years off motors

judging by what you have done to your Terrano, you will be fine.

All the best Buddy.

 

[solarman216]

That is real bad news mate, but yes the building game can be bad for the lungs, hope you get a good post in the car trade, and if I can help in any way Re that you only have to say, I am a bit rusty myself but willing to give you my mobile No so if you have a problem you cannot solve, I can be contacted for help, if I can give it, best regards Rick

 

[stinka]

Thanks for your words of support guys

 

[spiderpig37]

All the best mate
Know what you mean with the dust i chip loads of mdf and chippboard at work i put it through a hammer crusher and sit in the digger witha dust mask on as it looks like its snowing outside
Think it might be time for a job change for me ive a young family and need to be around for a long time does make you think
All the best
Andy

 

[melissachels]

Hope you get better soon & that everything works out for you

 

[millie2]

Our 1 that must be obeyed has it and once initial bout was over she is managing ok but has badly effected her eyes GET WELL SOON BUD

 

[stinka]

Yes, my eyes are proper sore and blurry, stomachs on edge, lost 9lb in last 3 weeks which is the only good bit

Cheers for your good wishes lads

 

[darryl]

just wondering if u managed to start a new job yet hope u feeling well:thumb2

 

[stinka]

Unfortunately I've been mostly bed ridden. Went for a coffee with my mum last thursday and the next day I couldn't stand up. If I do anything more than walk around the house then I'm on my arse, its pretty grim tbh and getting me down. anyway I've got an appointment with the consultant today so will hopefully know exactly what's wrong with me and what the outlook is.