Health

Sorry for being away for a long time. But I was just running around fixing errands, school, socializing, etc. and by the time I was back, I was not in a mood to blog.

I realized that I had skipped an important part of my post R2I life- Health!
Before moving back, we were very worried about our Daughter's health. We had heard of millions of horror stories where Bangalore was cited as the hub for juvenile Asthma. So we had our fingers crossed for A's (daughter's) health.

Touch wood, A is fine so far apart from some regular cold and caugh, she is fine. She had a bad diarrhea once. She used to have cold and coughs in CA also, so I can't complain about that.

My Hubby (H hence forth) is also fine. Thank God!
It is ME who is dealing with health issue. Nothing major per say but one who is dealing with sickness, only knows the pain.

Here is a list of my health issues-
1. Initially, I had stomach upset (serious ones) every other week. Even if we did not eat out, my tummy would collapse.
Once we had dinner at Oasis Mall's food court. We bought some Rajathani thalis from the polynation food court. We realized that the dal was rotten almost towards the end. It was too late. This was in week 4 i guess.
We both had bad, very bad, stomach infection- lasted for about 8 days. It was horrible.

2. Allergies- I knew B'lore was the allergy district of India, but did not know that I would be the guest of honor.
I have 2 different types of allergies- a nose itch one and a regular- runny nose, red eyes, dry eyes, sneezing, wheezing one.

I started having this nose itch thing in week 2 and ever since, I have been scratching my nose like an animal every other day. I scratch it with plastic fork, my dupatta, or anything rough that I could find. It just doesnt go. I have tried all face packs, soaps, creams, medicated lotions, but no good.

Second one started appearing slowly and rather late also. When the second allergy happens, I am almost bed ridden for a day or 2 and it lasts for at least 2-3 weeks. And there is no guarantee that it won't happen for so many days. No Sir! It can happen after 2 days again.

I am going through homeopathy treatment now. I wont say that I am experiencing any improve ment, but lets just try. I have some good refernces for this allergy specialist homeopathy doctor.

Also, I have found one of my allergents- my pillow from Lifestyle. Can you believe it?
I discovered this disloyal sleeping companion about 3 weeks back and I am much better since then but then other allergents are still their.

There is one thing about Indian doctors- They give you anti biotics like candies.
there is no reason or logic that works for giving anti-biotics. There is no rule book too. I was once prescribed anti biotic for just 2 days!!
Initially, I was sitting at the doctor's clinic twice a month. The doc charged me Rs. 400 per visit! and a followup visit within the week was charged at the same rate.
Now I have found a cheaper doc. but if you think you are Indian. Think again. Coz these docs are very smart and know the Returned NRIs by face. The tests and fees is accordingly. :)

We are lucky to have found an excellent Pediatrician for A. Dr. Arvind Shenoy in Indira Nagar. He is awesome Very clean clinic, good advice. Does not love anti-biotics as much as other docs.
The only drawback with him is time. Either you do not get appointment for earlier then a week or you walk in and wait for 2-3 hours. But I think for kids, it is worth it.

What I have learnt is, Dirty and Indian cities are synonymous. Dust, puddle, insects, mosquitoes, flies are every where. We have adjusted to these pretty well now but initially they were a pain. Also, these are the major reason for sickness. People also have no sense of hygiene. we decided having outside food at only good and busy restaurants and not at food courts in malls. Since then the tummy problem is better but you never know.

My most reliable restaurant is Pizza Hut until now.