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UPDATE ON SICK

elvan
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Saw the doctor yesterday and got an antibiotic Rx, I already had one but this is stronger.  My temp was 103, which I did not know because I didn't take it before I went.  I was having violent chills and sweats on and on and on.  He said I definitely have a sinus infection and also "early" bronchitis.  I got my prescription filled and came home and went to sleep, slept all afternoon.  Slept better last night than I have in a few days.  I set my alarm so I will take antibiotics every 8 hours...took one this morning and fell back to sleep and then realized I should have EATEN because I was so sick to my stomach that I didn't dare to move.  Some of the pressure on the side of my face and over my eye is diminishing.  It feels like someone filled my sinuses with cement and then it hardened so it's not exactly letting up quickly.

Thanks for all the love and prayers and hugs and good thoughts.  I will be back to me shortly.  In the meantime, I will be quiet and drink lots of fluids.  I have a nebulizer and medication in case I need it.  

Love to all,

Ellen

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Retired RN, worked ICU/ER developed RA in early 90's, unable to work because of brittle bones from high dose steroids. Diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago but sure it was there and progressing long before. Live with severe chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, had both upper lobes of my lungs removed in 2015. Struggle with shortness of breath. Work in son's cafe as a cashier 2 days a week to be around people. I am a people/animal person. Lost my home and three cats in a fire on my ten month anniversary of quitting smoking. Never thought of smoking, knew it wouldn't help anything.