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Post by wickedmountain on Jun 28, 2016 8:06:34 GMT -5
Teeth and Gum pain today and tonight some ughh :/ Gingivitis? If the gums are bleeding, you gotta watch out for additional infections. I have that yea no bleeding this time though they were just irritated some seem to be better today not feeling well today but no teeth or gum pain at least.
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Post by wickedmountain on Jun 28, 2016 8:07:44 GMT -5
When was your last visit wicked ? Was at the ER few months ago had tooth infection. it's better today now though.
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Post by hondobrode on Jun 28, 2016 9:16:24 GMT -5
Are you taking meds for the infection ? That can help significantly.
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Post by Gene on Jun 28, 2016 9:46:40 GMT -5
Ugh. Turns out my "summer cold" was actually a pretty nasty infection and I'm on a giant dose of steroids and antibiotics for the next week and a half. At least I only have one day of summer school left to muscle through.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jun 28, 2016 9:59:49 GMT -5
Ugh. Turns out my "summer cold" was actually a pretty nasty infection and I'm on a giant dose of steroids and antibiotics for the next week and a half. At least I only have one day of summer school left to muscle through. I've dealt with sinus infections a couple times a year for decades. You definitely have my sympathy.
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Post by Gene on Jun 28, 2016 10:09:41 GMT -5
Ugh. Turns out my "summer cold" was actually a pretty nasty infection and I'm on a giant dose of steroids and antibiotics for the next week and a half. At least I only have one day of summer school left to muscle through. I've dealt with sinus infections a couple times a year for decades. You definitely have my sympathy. Thanks. They're the worst. I used to get them all the time before I quit smoking, so now they're thankfully pretty rare.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jun 28, 2016 10:09:42 GMT -5
Well, I found out last night that the open mic night which I've run for the last four years will be ending on July 21st. The venue is terminating the open mic and turning Thursday evenings into an acoustic night instead, with a revolving selection of acts playing there each week. Thursday has been open mic night there for some 8 or 9 years, of which I've helmed the last four, and the venue owners just feel like it's time for a change. It's not just me either because there was a guy who had played a residency there on a Wednesday night for donkey's years and he was let go a few months back. I think the management just want to shake things up a bit. Of course, cynically, it's also a cost-cutting measure because they're going to be paying the bands who play on a Thursday a lot less than they've been paying me, but that's life. It's bittersweet for me; on the one hand, as a musician, I play gigs and host open mics for my living and so the prospect of loosing some of my steady income is a bit scary, but on the other, I'm sort of burned out with playing there anyway and feel sort of relieved that the end is now in sight. I feel kind of optimistic and enthused that I'll now be able to go and find something else to make up that shortfall in my income, but still, no one likes to get made redundant, do they? So, yeah...mixed feelings at this point. Best of luck finding a new gig. I know the feeling of being made redundant. I did field service on computers at a company some years ago that saw its business slowly dwindle. We had an office of about 60 people, which slowly diminished until they closed the office and sent the last four of us to run service tickets from home. Then it was three, then two, then just me. It was like the Survivor reality show, the business edition. Finally they said they just didn't have enough repairs and let me go. After about a year and a half, my old boss recommended me for a new onsite assignment which was good, but it was a rough time in between. I hope you find something even better for the future.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jun 28, 2016 10:11:32 GMT -5
I've dealt with sinus infections a couple times a year for decades. You definitely have my sympathy. Thanks. They're the worst. I used to get them all the time before I quit smoking, so now they're thankfully pretty rare. I had sinus surgery about 20 years ago which cut them down drastically, and they usually go away without treatment, so it's improved. The worst is when you have to bend over and your head feels like it's exploding.
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Post by Icctrombone on Jun 28, 2016 14:32:27 GMT -5
Well, I found out last night that the open mic night which I've run for the last four years will be ending on July 21st. The venue is terminating the open mic and turning Thursday evenings into an acoustic night instead, with a revolving selection of acts playing there each week. Thursday has been open mic night there for some 8 or 9 years, of which I've helmed the last four, and the venue owners just feel like it's time for a change. It's not just me either because there was a guy who had played a residency there on a Wednesday night for donkey's years and he was let go a few months back. I think the management just want to shake things up a bit. Of course, cynically, it's also a cost-cutting measure because they're going to be paying the bands who play on a Thursday a lot less than they've been paying me, but that's life. It's bittersweet for me; on the one hand, as a musician, I play gigs and host open mics for my living and so the prospect of loosing some of my steady income is a bit scary, but on the other, I'm sort of burned out with playing there anyway and feel sort of relieved that the end is now in sight. I feel kind of optimistic and enthused that I'll now be able to go and find something else to make up that shortfall in my income, but still, no one likes to get made redundant, do they? So, yeah...mixed feelings at this point. Sorry man. About 4 years ago, my wife was downsized out of her job and it turned out to be the best thing for her. She was never going to leave the job although it had many downsides to it. She ended up landing a better job with less hours and more pay. I believe God has something better ahead for you too.
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Post by The Captain on Jun 28, 2016 15:39:11 GMT -5
Well, I found out last night that the open mic night which I've run for the last four years will be ending on July 21st. The venue is terminating the open mic and turning Thursday evenings into an acoustic night instead, with a revolving selection of acts playing there each week. Thursday has been open mic night there for some 8 or 9 years, of which I've helmed the last four, and the venue owners just feel like it's time for a change. It's not just me either because there was a guy who had played a residency there on a Wednesday night for donkey's years and he was let go a few months back. I think the management just want to shake things up a bit. Of course, cynically, it's also a cost-cutting measure because they're going to be paying the bands who play on a Thursday a lot less than they've been paying me, but that's life. It's bittersweet for me; on the one hand, as a musician, I play gigs and host open mics for my living and so the prospect of loosing some of my steady income is a bit scary, but on the other, I'm sort of burned out with playing there anyway and feel sort of relieved that the end is now in sight. I feel kind of optimistic and enthused that I'll now be able to go and find something else to make up that shortfall in my income, but still, no one likes to get made redundant, do they? So, yeah...mixed feelings at this point. Sorry to hear this. Prayers for you that you will be able to replace the lost income as well as find something that you are more excited about doing.
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Post by wickedmountain on Jun 28, 2016 17:02:21 GMT -5
Are you taking meds for the infection ? That can help significantly. I did when i had a infection yes months ago this isn't a infection just common gum disease irritation i guess cuz no pain at all today
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Post by wickedmountain on Jun 28, 2016 17:04:15 GMT -5
Don't know why that posted twice i deleted it.
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Post by Confessor on Jun 28, 2016 18:11:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the good wishes and kind words berkley, DE Sinclair, Icctrombone, and The Captain. I'm somewhat lucky in that I'm essentially a freelancer and still have my weekly gigs and another open mic night to keep me going. So it's not like when I sometimes read on here that people have lost their jobs and they are suddenly left with the scary prospect of having no money coming in. That's a really unfortunate situation and I really feel for those people. I will still continue to work...I'm just gonna take a bit of a hit in my monthly wage until I can find something else to replace the lost open mic. From that perspective, I really shouldn't grumble too much and, as some of you are suggesting, this might just be the thing that lands me in a much better situation in the end. Let's hope so.
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Post by hondobrode on Jun 28, 2016 18:16:18 GMT -5
Looking back, most of the changes I can see that've happened have been for the better.
Keep that in mind Confessor.
The worst part is not knowing.
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Post by Confessor on Jun 28, 2016 18:23:05 GMT -5
Looking back, most of the changes I can see that've happened have been for the better. Keep that in mind Confessor. The worst part is not knowing. Wise words, my friend.
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