Where is nicko?

by Original Quill Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:33 pm

I don't' want to sound the alarm too early, but this is a time of crisis. Where is nicko? I think he's been missing for a couple of days.

Anyone know his number and can give him a call?

by eddie Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:57 pm

As admin I have access to his email. I can email him if you’d like?

by Guest Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:47 am

eddie wrote:As admin I have access to his email. I can email him if you’d like?

If you would Eddie, as he is normally online most days

Hope he is okay and was nice for Quill to enquire here

Hope he is okay and well

by eddie Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:50 am

I’ll do it now.

by Guest Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:52 am

eddie wrote:I’ll do it now.

Thank you Eddie

by eddie Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:53 am

Thorin wrote:
eddie wrote:I’ll do it now.

Thank you Eddie

Done. It was nice of Quill to think of him.
We have to have each other’s backs in these worrying times.

by Guest Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:57 am

eddie wrote:
Thorin wrote:

Thank you Eddie

Done. It was nice of Quill to think of him.
We have to have each other’s backs in these worrying times.

Agreed, quill is very caring, when he allows the curtain of political divides to become open

Hence I respect him for that

by Original Quill Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:37 am

I have a bond with everyone here. I may disagree, but I don't hate. I consider nick a friend and someone I will look after.

by nicko Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:05 pm

Thanks for the kind words Quill, really appreciated. I woke up last Thursday Morning at around 2am fighting for Breath, Ambulance was called and Iwas admitted to Hospital. For a number of years I have had a Hiatus Hernia witch has caused some Chest pain and shortage of Breath. After X-Rays and other tests it was found that the Hernia had moved up and was pressing on my Diaphram witch in turn was pressing on my Lungs and making it hard to get enough air in, [very frightening] .For 3 days and nights I was on Oxygen, witch helped a little but still very hard to breath . Doctors said I'd have to see a Chest Specialist but because of the Virus I'd have to go home in case I caught it, at 79 it would be fatal . On Sunday evening breathing became easier and I returned Home. Now got to wait for further instructions

by Tommy Monk Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:09 pm

Sounds horrible Nicko... Glad you're back home and on the mend!

by Guest Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:47 pm

Pleased you are ok. Hospitals are the last place you want to be. Easiest place to catch the virus.

by Syl Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:50 pm

So sorry to hear you have been having more health issues Nicko, sincerely hope you are feeling and getting better. x

by Original Quill Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:07 pm

Bad luck, that hernia, nick. Bad timing, also, as hospitals now pose a threat.

You've always got friends over here. We're concerned, keep us posted soldier.

cheers

by nicko Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:24 pm

Thanks to all for your good wishes, breathing OK now ,hope it lasts !

by Cass Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:53 pm

I hope it gets better each day. Take care of yourself x

by Maddog Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:45 pm

nicko wrote:Thanks to all for your good wishes, breathing OK now ,hope it lasts !

Stop chasing the young ladies around and your breathing will bet better. Cool

Glad you're feeling better. My mom had something similar years ago with the lung issue.

by nicko Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:23 pm

Chance would be a fine thing Dog Smile

by Lurker Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:22 am

Glad you are doing better, nicko. We were worried about you.

by eddie Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:35 pm

So glad you’re still with us! I did email you Nicko

Keep fighting the fight x

by Ben Reilly Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:52 pm

nicko wrote:Thanks for the kind words Quill, really appreciated. I woke up last Thursday Morning at around 2am fighting for Breath, Ambulance was called and Iwas admitted to Hospital. For a number of years I have had a Hiatus Hernia witch has caused some Chest pain and shortage of Breath. After X-Rays and other tests it was found that the Hernia had moved up and was pressing on my Diaphram witch in turn was pressing on my Lungs and making it hard to get enough air in, [very frightening] .For 3 days and nights I was on Oxygen, witch helped a little but still very hard to breath . Doctors said I'd have to see a Chest Specialist but because of the Virus I'd have to go home in case I caught it, at 79 it would be fatal . On Sunday evening breathing became easier and I returned Home. Now got to wait for further instructions

I was scared just reading that, I can't imagine how it must have been to go through it. Really glad to hear you're home and you don't have the virus. But don't sell yourself short, dude -- if you did get it, my money would be on you.

by Ben Reilly Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:53 pm

And I'll also add that it was really good of Quill to start this thread.

by nicko Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:34 am

Awake all Night again , hard to breath ,worst when lying down. No point in Ambulance, Hospital can't do anything. Don't know what to do.

by Star24 Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:35 am

nicko wrote:Awake all Night again , hard to breath ,worst when lying down. No point in Ambulance, Hospital can't do anything. Don't know what to do.

Try not to lie flat. You may breathe easier propped up.

Plus, has the doctor put you on any inhalers?

by Guest Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:05 am

Saw an interesting breathing technique video from a doctor yesterday. He said that 70% of the lung is at the back. If you lay on your back you squeeze that part of the lung, restricting the capacity.
It suggested laying on your front with your head raised by a couple of pillows. Give it a go, better than not doing anything mate.

by Guest Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:10 am

Brutus wrote:Saw an interesting breathing technique video from a doctor yesterday. He said that 70% of the lung is at the back. If you lay on your back you squeeze that part of the lung, restricting the capacity.
It suggested laying on your front with your head raised by a couple of pillows. Give it a go, better than not doing anything mate.

Agreed. This is best with problems in the lungs

@Nicko you could also try some naps in an armchair, with then you being upright and thus making breathing slightly easier

by Fred Moletrousers Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:01 am

Hang in there Nicko,old mate, and get well soon.

I haven't been in here for a time, but Nicko has a good excuse and I don't...unless you'll accept a pretty prolonged and exceptionally deep bout of depression (to give it its correct title, in my case, diabetic distress) brought on by isolation.,

OK, so there's gorgeous countryside all around me and the weather has been great for my daily walks, but being surrounded by fields and woodland and having no-one to talk to face to face other than a lot of sheep; not being able to see my partner as we don't live together full time and not being able to hug my daughter and grandchildren all tend to outweigh the advantages of the usual peace and tranquility of the place.

And, of course, the virtual shut down of routine GP tests for the serious medical threats to long term diabetics ain't helping.

Hope the rest of you are all coping well. Just keep safe.

by Victorismyhero Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:57 pm

Moley

assess yourself (for diabetic threats)

you have a blood meter ?

take your readings 4 times a day and average them...aim for less than 9 if you can

check your feet....use a paint brush bristle and touch the soles on the ball of your big toe, the end of each toe and multiple places over the sole...if you cant feel it...talk to your doc.

check for the pulse below your inner ankle bone (look on the web to find the precise place)

check your vision for "missing bits ...close each eye in turn and look at a regular pattern (polka dots on a screen or such) stare at the center and observe if any bits in your field of vison are missing.....if in doubt, again talk to your doc.

if your vision changes noticeably for no reason (i.e you are not stoned...) call the doc....

by Star24 Thu Apr 09, 2020 1:44 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:Moley

assess yourself (for diabetic threats)

you have a blood meter ?

take your readings 4 times a day and average them...aim for less than 9 if you can

check your feet....use a paint brush bristle and touch the soles on the ball of your big toe, the end of each toe and multiple places over the sole...if you cant feel it...talk to your doc.

check for the pulse below your inner ankle bone (look on the web to find the precise place)

check your vision for "missing bits ...close each eye in turn and look at a regular pattern (polka dots on a screen or such) stare at the center and observe if any bits in your field of vison are missing.....if in doubt, again talk to your doc.

if your vision changes noticeably for no reason (i.e you are not stoned...) call the doc....

Thanks for the above post.
I am very lacks in checking my blood sugar level, but I will do better.

by Syl Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:09 pm

Fred Moletrousers wrote:Hang in there Nicko,old mate, and get well soon.

I haven't been in here for a time, but Nicko has a good excuse and I don't...unless you'll accept a pretty prolonged and exceptionally deep bout of depression (to give it its correct title, in my case, diabetic distress) brought on by isolation.,

OK, so there's gorgeous countryside all around me and the weather has been great for my daily walks, but being surrounded by fields and woodland and having no-one to talk to face to face other than a lot of sheep; not being able to see my partner as we don't live together full time and not being able to hug my daughter and grandchildren all tend to outweigh the advantages of the usual peace and tranquility of the place.

And, of course, the virtual shut down of routine GP tests for the serious medical threats to long term diabetics ain't helping.

Hope the rest of you are all coping well. Just keep safe.

Hiya Fred. x
I know this may sound a bit crass, but I have found posting on forums, where people we don't know can enter into all manner of debate, can often help if you are feeling down.
It's hard being separated from loved ones, but it wont last for ever, and think of the fun you will have together once you do meet up again. Wink

by Guest Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:17 pm

Syl wrote:
Fred Moletrousers wrote:Hang in there Nicko,old mate, and get well soon.

I haven't been in here for a time, but Nicko has a good excuse and I don't...unless you'll accept a pretty prolonged and exceptionally deep bout of depression (to give it its correct title, in my case, diabetic distress) brought on by isolation.,

OK, so there's gorgeous countryside all around me and the weather has been great for my daily walks, but being surrounded by fields and woodland and having no-one to talk to face to face other than a lot of sheep; not being able to see my partner as we don't live together full time and not being able to hug my daughter and grandchildren all tend to outweigh the advantages of the usual peace and tranquility of the place.

And, of course, the virtual shut down of routine GP tests for the serious medical threats to long term diabetics ain't helping.

Hope the rest of you are all coping well. Just keep safe.

Hiya Fred. x
I know this may sound a bit crass, but I have found posting on forums, where people we don't know can enter into all manner of debate, can often help if you are feeling down.
It's hard being separated from loved ones, but it wont last for ever, and think of the fun you will have together once you do meet up again.

+1

by Syl Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:45 pm

nicko wrote:Awake all Night again , hard to breath ,worst when lying down. No point in Ambulance, Hospital can't do anything. Don't know what to do.

Nicko, like someone else pointed out, it could make breathing easier for you if you lay on your front.
I have noticed that when cameras go into ICU's lots of the patients are positioned on their fronts with their heads tilted sideways.

by eddie Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:39 pm

Nicko, please stay upright and focus on breathing calmly.
Don’t panic.

by Maddog Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:47 am

Fred Moletrousers wrote:Hang in there Nicko,old mate, and get well soon.

I haven't been in here for a time, but Nicko has a good excuse and I don't...unless you'll accept a pretty prolonged and exceptionally deep bout of depression (to give it its correct title, in my case, diabetic distress) brought on by isolation.,

OK, so there's gorgeous countryside all around me and the weather has been great for my daily walks, but being surrounded by fields and woodland and having no-one to talk to face to face other than a lot of sheep; not being able to see my partner as we don't live together full time and not being able to hug my daughter and grandchildren all tend to outweigh the advantages of the usual peace and tranquility of the place.

And, of course, the virtual shut down of routine GP tests for the serious medical threats to long term diabetics ain't helping.

Hope the rest of you are all coping well. Just keep safe.

You have just described my dilemma with living in the country. I love it there, but I know not having people around would make me not stay home, and take advantage of living in the country. I would start to neglect the place.

Got to have some human interaction to go with the interaction of nature and all it offers.

Always respected Thoreau, but not sure how he did Walden's Pond. Guess he looked at as a test, and not a way to lead your life forever.

Anyway, keep walking and keep moving. It's good for your soul and spirits in spite of the separation from loved ones.

by Cass Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:48 am

Fred Moletrousers wrote:Hang in there Nicko,old mate, and get well soon.

I haven't been in here for a time, but Nicko has a good excuse and I don't...unless you'll accept a pretty prolonged and exceptionally deep bout of depression (to give it its correct title, in my case, diabetic distress) brought on by isolation.,

OK, so there's gorgeous countryside all around me and the weather has been great for my daily walks, but being surrounded by fields and woodland and having no-one to talk to face to face other than a lot of sheep; not being able to see my partner as we don't live together full time and not being able to hug my daughter and grandchildren all tend to outweigh the advantages of the usual peace and tranquility of the place.

And, of course, the virtual shut down of routine GP tests for the serious medical threats to long term diabetics ain't helping.

Hope the rest of you are all coping well. Just keep safe.

I’m right there with you Lord M, apart from the diabetes. Sending love and hugs to you XX

by Eilzel Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:37 am

Nicko, you about mate? Hope you are doing ok Smile

by Original Quill Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:47 am

Ditto, Nicko. Let's hear you're all right. Twisted Evil

by Syl Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:08 pm

I too have thought of Nicko lately and wondered if everything is OK.

I just checked, he last posted on January 11th.

by Original Quill Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:30 pm

That's over a month and a half ago. Does anyone have a means to contact him?

by Syl Sat Feb 27, 2021 5:51 pm

Eddie and Ben will have the email addy he joined here with.

by Ben Reilly Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:33 pm

https://newsfix.niceboard.com/t29563-i-ve-been-told-that-nicko-has-passed-away

Truly saddening.

by eddie Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:39 pm

Thread locked.

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