The Road of Life - Part 5 of 5

Culture on abdominal incision abscess came back as staph; now I'm on a separate antibiotic for that for 2 weeks...interestingly, my IgG came back..it jumped 150 points since last year and I'm now in the low normal range. I was told though that 3+ months of antibiotics probably influenced it.
Still have pain and some symptoms from UTI and in my back, but plugging on.

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter

Ouch! I hope your taking some probiotics to protect your colon. My aunt took too many antibiotics and killed off all of her good biotics in her colon. She died of C. Diff. :(

Watch that staph and don't let it spred.

Ouch, Bill! That's a lot of work to do when you're not well.
I had trouble with my engine cutting off on aceleration and found out the MAP sensor hose was dry rotted. They are now doing a pressure test to find out where my strange coolant leak is coming from. $$$$$$$ :(

Denise, I've been on a long weekend break and enjoying it fully.

Kitt, I hope you're feeling better soon.

Has anyone seen my oil can? I'm a little creaky today.

Kitt, I hope the doctor can help you "get out of the woods and get into the light" .Those mean trees are throwing those rotten apples at you. I'll keep trying to swing that ax at them.

Hi Janice,
I can't even imagine all those antibiotics. Like I said, my stomach rebels badly when I take anything like that. Good luck clearing things up quickly. It's good that you were on top of what was going on and were treated immediately. There is nothing more important than a great PCP. At the moment I have two of them...one in my old town and a new one here. I'm not willing to let go of my old one yet. He has known me for 25 years and has my problems down pat.

I hope you'll be better very soon, and can hop in that new car and take your trip. It'll do you a world of good!

Kitt,
I think Joy has the idea...those mean trees are tossing apples at you...I agree with Janice. It might make sense to try a new P-doc. Sometimes a new set of eyes can see things in a different way. You know we're here for you, so don't stray away from us! We love you!

Joy,
A long weekend! I know it was well-deserved. Enjoy your last few weeks of school. How we love our children and hate to let them go at the end of the year. Enjoy every moment.

Bill,
Can you say, "Overdo it"? Stop! I do understand how you can have the urge (and necessity) to get working, but please take things a bit easier...we don't want to see you hurting! You want to get yourself better so you can enjoy the softball season thoroughly!

Barb,
We do think of you often. Hope you are doing well.

Take care, everyone! I'm off to enjoy a movie with our son who had an extra day off from school. Enjoy the day!
Denise

Kitt, no pressure, no hurry. You are loved ♥

Update in frustration:
Saw my urologist; not concerned about another kidney stone; doesn't know why I'm having chronic UTI's...ran all the tests last fall, doesn't think we should do them again...literally...literally, shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know. Wants me to go on low dose antibiotics for 3 months...1 macrobid every other day for 3 months.....yeah..then what???
frustration....oh, and a tornado 15 miles away, but going north-northeast.

Hi Kitt,
You know we're here for you--we're with you all the way. Just relax and recharge (I know that the toughest work is not when you're with the therapist, but when you leave him/her.) ♥♥ You know that we're here to (((hug))) you and hold you...just from a distance.♥♥ As Janice and Joy said, take your time--no pressure. Try to get some rest, take a walk...just keep putting one foot in front of the other!


Seriously, Janice,
Are all urologists alike? I haven't been to one for a long time, but I think he was just about as useless as yours. Seriously? He just shrugged? I can say that I was on long term therapy for my constant bladder infections years ago. It did work.
I hope that tornado kept its distance! We moved to an area right near Lake Ontario, and it's much flatter than where we used to live. I do worry that we'll be more prone to tornadoes. I have always been terrified of tornadoes...I think it was...wait for it...watching so much Wizard of Oz! Lets hope no tornadoes take us to Munchkin-Land anytime soon.

Joy,
Your yeast infection test is very interesting. I'll have to give it a try! Hope things are going well at your house and classroom.

Bill,
I hope you've recuperated after all that mechanics work you did! Take care of yourself!

((((((((Hugs)))))))))))),
Denise

Good Morning,

First I will update you on my Doctor visits.  My P-doc was kind but firmly told me I try to bargain with her when I come in.  I guess I do,  I want someone to make this whole disorder  take a hike.  Instead of getting rid of so many meds she upped the one I hate taking the most.

She also told me my family loves me but they cannot be my support as they don't no how to fix me so that is why they get frustrated and "mad" - it is not me they are mad at when they yell and lecture me. I felt bad going in to see her and when I came out I could not stop the tears so I just stood there at the counter and cried - the sweet secretary gave me a hug.  I put my giant sun glass on even thow the sun was no where to be seen and made a dash to the car.

She also arranged for me to see the therapist later in the afternoon so I came home and had to go back to the clinic at 3:45 PM.  The therapist was nice but I felt some resentment from her ( in my head, I am sure) as one of the first questions she asked me was why I had stopped coming ?  I told her honestly  - I felt like I lived at the clinic and my whole life was my disorder. Besides the expense was a factor but I did not share that.

Now I have a whole calendar full of places to go again - the clinic.  I will do what I have to, no choices so I will do the best I can.

Thank you for your kindest and support, for your love and empathy and most of all for being here.

Janice,

What the hey is with that Dr. ?  Oh I know he is related to the last neurologist I saw, just gives you the " I have no idea why"  Any chance you can see another urologist for a second opinion ?    I understand your frustrations and know you will find the answer, don't give up. 

Did you say tornadoe, your not in Kansas any more !  Grab Toto and run.  We are all with you !  ♥

 

Thank you for all you give, it mean so much to me. Please know I am always here for you.

 

Joy, 

 

I love your lab test and  I am thinking you could get rich by putting together a kit and marketing it as a self home dx kit.  We will put it on the shelf next to the pregancy tests.

 

We are  off to see the wizard, I hear he is a bit grumpy at times. Thank you for your undying support and please know I think you are an angel.  I am trying to get my head back on straight.  Learning to accept myself  for who I am. 

 

Bill,

 

I am  glad to hear you have "fixed the mechanical" problems at home but now it is time to take it easy for a few days.  Your team certainly did play under football conditions -  can you say Lambeau Field ? Thank you for your kind words and your constant support. ((((((Hugs))))))

 

Denise,

 

I am writing a book.    Your kindness, and virtual hugs,  your prayers and your incredible encouragement in  letting me know it is ok to be human have been a tremendous help.  Without this wonderful group I would be alone with my tears and my fears. Thank you, everyone.

 

Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Love and hugs, with deepest gratitude to all.

Kitt

Joy,

Well you trumped me - I had 7 vials  of blood drawn when they were doing all the genetic studies last summer.  I am sorry you had to donated so much blood but wondering if they fed you after like they do when you donate blood. 

Don't you hate the waiting for test results?  This is one of the times I would just forget I ever had the tests and would be surprised when I hear the results in June. I have some WD-40 if you cannot find that oil can.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Hi Kitt,
Sorry I haven't been around much...I'm in the midst of helping my son put together a "cookbook" written by his kids...it requires interviewing them, then lots of typing. Each child tells how his/her mother makes some special meal or dessert in their own words. It's so cute. Then it has an "about the Author" section telling what they like to do at home and in school. It has a picture that child, and also tells why they think their mother is special. I have to get it all typed and formatted in time for next week, so when I go in I can bind them into books. It's a mountain of typing, and I just finished it.

On top of that...we babysit our little grandson all day on Wednesday and Friday. I should be in bed right now, as he gets dropped off by 7 tomorrow! Anyway, enough excuses...

I'm glad you saw your P-doc. I'm sure that the meds can be terrible, but no doubt he/she is trying to help you kick the clouds away, and thinks that a little more of a bad thing will do the trick. I hope the side effects don't create more problems for you. If they do, then just trot yourself back. I'm glad you've got appointments to see the therapist. It's a one-two punch for what ails you.

Hey, I can hear a therapist asking that question. Once, when my husband was in therapy for depression (he lost 60 pounds and was pretty much bed-ridden) his therapist said that he quit coming because he thought they were getting to close to the problem. I think the question wasn't so much resentful as typical psychological questioning technique. They do have their ways, don't they?

I know this is incredibly frustrating for you. It is exhausting, I'm sure. I'm glad you're putting one foot in front of the other and trying to get into a normal routine...getting on the computer for a while to visit with us and help others. You know we'll take care of things for you, but if you can possibly push yourself back into the swing of things, you may be helping to push away the clouds and move toward that rainbow and sunlight. Just act "as if" you're feeling okay. I know it's easier said than done. You do know we're in your corner, and pulling for you!



Bill,
Glad to hear you got some rest and are no worse for the wear after your marathon mechanic binge! Have fun with softball, and keep healing!

Joy,
I'm just thankful to hear that you weren't in the path of one of those tornadoes! What a scary day it was yesterday! We had a tornado watch as well...and have had a record-breaking amount of rain in April.

I'm sorry to hear that you're having hand pain. I have arthritis in my thumbs and they've been very painful the past couple of days. Do you think it's the weather?
Feel better!

Hi Janice,
I'm thinking of you, and hope you're fighting the infections and feeling better!

I'll do my best to get on and help out tomorrow, but if my little guy doesn't nap much, I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do! I'll try, though!

Take care, everyone!
((((((((Hugs)))))))))))
Denise

Never heard of it, Bill.
Today was a bad day for me. Felt rotten all day...no energy. My ankles are swelled up huge! I've got them propped up and took my fluid pill. They feel very tight. I pray they don't split like yours did, Bill.

I'm too tired to type much tonight. I think I'll rest now.

Joy, perhaps an increase in your diuretic wouuld help take some of the fluid off?  Not sure what you are on right now. I am so sorry you are in pain and I will say a prayer that you get over this soon.

To all, I will be back later today - osteo in thumb is acting up today.  Just took med and hope it eases the pain. 

Love to all and I am feeling better - at about 75 % of my normal self. 

Kitt