Geri Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 The saga continues......had another trip to the ER last night, breathing had gotten worse, had a #10 type pain in my left shouder that radiated down my arm and I'm thinking well crap - I beat the cancer and my heart's going to take me down! Anyway long story short, my old ticker was doing fine (got me through the line in ER real quick though)and the upshot was that 3 hours later (after the CT that my primary care told me to go get) I have pneumonia! This is obviously why the pains and breathing issues were so familiar.....too bad they listened to my self diagnosis on Sat morning and agreed that it was a drug reaction - nothing showed on the Xray and to be fair to them I had a tightening in my throat which did point to an alergy. Had another cute doc, which is hopefully not the only requirement for employment in this ER! Helps pass the time though. Anyway, this is hopefully the final episode in this ramble and my breathing issues will soon be a thing of the past...all the memories of past pneumonitis will go back where they belong and all will be well. Take care Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Had another cute doc, which is hopefully not the only requirement for employment in this ER! Helps pass the time though. Anyway, this is hopefully the final episode in this ramble and my breathing issues will soon be a thing of the past...all the memories of past pneumonitis will go back where they belong and all will be well. For crying out loud.....don't I have ENOUGH on my mind these days without worrying about you and whether or not Dudley is taking good enough care of you? I think you're probably just fine...but in search of all the cutest ER docs you can find in New England. What....are you doing a coffee table photo book or something? Seriously, my friend...please lay low now...take care of yourself? Get well and be strong. Get those lungs cleared out ASAP. You know my thoughts are up there with you...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri, I hope this all clears up for you. take care of yourself. we're all here pulling for you! oh, and hot docs make everything a little easier, don't they? xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri, hoping you are feeling much better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Get well soon Geri. At least now you know what it is and can get better. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri Glad you found out what your problem is and it can be dealt with. Having a cute doc doesn't hurt things either, does it? Prayers for a quick recovery. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hope you're feeling better really soon, Geri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks for all the good wishes. I guess the crux of the whole debacle is that the big c did not rear it's ugly head and the thought of it didn't scare the poop out of me. No people, I did not fall apart so I know for sure I can do just about any darn thing I wish!!! I'm feeling so much better this morning, mega doses of prednesone and starting a z pack can be almost miraculous!! Well, wonder of wonders just took a phone call from the first ER doc (the real cutie) who was just doing a follow up!!! He's sending my scans etc to my onc at Dartmouth for comparision to reassure me there's no malignacy (they can't see anything here). What a nice man, he's also a cancer survivor and really understands the survivor mentality. My faith in human nature has been restored this morning. Hope everyone is having a good day - at least as good as it can be. Geri by the way Addie, my Dud did take good care of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri, glad you found out the ailment and are in recovery. Yep, as a heart patient, I get in the front triage at the ER whatever my ailment. Take care and get well. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri, Thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 How great of him to follow up with you and keep your mind at rest. I'm always asking my mom where she got her self-diagnosis medical degree. Glad you went, had it checked out, and are on the road to recovery. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hi Geri, Boy, you really are keeping us on our toes here. I am glad that they found out what is wrong and you are on the road to recovery. Praying for a speedy one. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri, How the heck are you finding all these cute docs?? Everytime I go anywhere there are doctors that have about as much sex appeal as Dom DeLouise. The ONE time that there was a good looking doctor, he was crazy as hell. Story of my life... Anyway, glad to see that you are on the right track now. Hope your breathing becomes steadily better, I know it must have been scary for you. Rest up and get better soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hi Geri. Glad to hear the oral meds have started to work already. That is very encouraging. That doc! ER docs DO NOT follow up. Hardly anyone follows up. He is a very special guy to have done this. This is an example of how we, as survivors grow from our experience with cancer, yes? God Bless him. And you. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Geri, Hope you are feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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