I've gone and conquered!

I'm so glad you went Sera, I can sleep tonight. I was really concerned about you today. Do you take anything for anxiety??? I have not spent a night alone in my house for a long time. It doesn't bother me to leave him at home a lone.

 

Just remember anxiety is fear and fear causes physical symptoms which in turn cause more anxiety etc. I hope your DH is coming home soon.

 

How did you get to ER???

luv and hugs

Marlee

I drove myself to the er. I did a quick assessment of my shakes and awareness to make sure I could drive. It was 5 miles and I was very careful on the way there and home. The\y gave me an IV of whatever that stuff is, along with an injection of 10mg of ondansetron for nausea, and. 30mg of something I have never heard of for pain. I was rehydrated and feel better, but this experience has taught me some things I need to be more diligent about, and that I must rest more and not spend my energy too quickly. Already once I was home and feeling better I burned up more energy than I had to share. I need more quality down time and I need to understand better my sweet husband has limits too when it comes to being my white knight. Wishing everyone a peaceful and painless night. Thanks again everyone, for keeping me going over the past 24 hours.

Great news, Sera! Take care of yourself and get better now.
~Sue

Sera-
You scared me half to death last night! I saw your post and just wrote back a couple lines hoping you would respond right away and then all of a sudden you were gone! But I am very happy to hear you got in to the ER and got diagnosed. Lots of rest and relaxation OK? We're here for you if you need anything. GamJill

Sera,

I am so glad that you are feeling better and that you made it to and from the ER alright.  You seem to have learned some lessons the hard way, like most of us do.    Get lots of rest and take it easy for the next few days and things will be a lot better soon.

Once again, I'm soooo glad that you are doing better.

I went to have a couple of rx filled and pick up a few things. The gatorade idea was a good one, altho you didn't warn me how nasty it tastes :) Today I am not feeling as good as I hoped I would. I am eating a few bites every few hours and drinking liquids. I started on anti-biotics, ewww but I guess its needed. The dehydration is really kicking my behind. My lips are chapped, my cuticles are so dry, but there are things I can do about that. I feel better that I used some energy to unload and reload the dishwasher, run a load of clothes, and straighten the bathroom. I am going to call a cleaning service for the hard stuff. The house was a real mess when my husband left, there is always a big mess everywhere when you go off for a long trip far from home. I have some folding of clothes to do, but I can sit on the bed for that- the hardest part of that is putting things away! I must forgo my volunteer hours tomorrow tho- not real happy abolut that, but I know its for the best. I can hear you telling me not to go too far and spend all my spoons too quickly. Thank you all again for helping realize how bad I was and keeping me going. Oh yea- one more question- how can I distinguish actual hunger from nausea? When my stomach feels queasy, I'm not sure if i am nauseated or empty. Know it sounds dumb.
Peace!