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Did I run over someone in a past life?
I think I am paying for some past life crime or something. I have been feeling unwell for the past week and even ended up in emergency again after my GP examined me last Thursday as she thought my right lung was 'quiet', supposedly should be noisy when listened to through a stethoscope, and I had a mild temp as well. I find it's sometimes hard to tell with temperature because of the damn hot flushes. So off we went to emergency (we can just about point the car and let it drive itself). Apparently I fainted in the waiting area which scared the hell out of my husband but we got into the treatment area quick smart, a bit of a perk :). The treating Doctor also thought my lung was 'quiet' so I had more tests - bloods, chest X-ray, CT scan and urine test. We were there for hours. Soooooo boring! Fortunately, most of the tests were okay apart from one small blood clot which appears to be blocking an artery in my upper right lung. According to the Doc, it is concerning but not overly so and they let me go home. I was told I'd be a little short of breath especially if I overdid things and to be careful. If I notice I am having more difficulties breathing, he said to get down to emergency. Well that's stating the obvious isn't it.
To top all this off, today I phoned my GP as directed by the hospital to check on the urine test results and what do you know, I have a UTI and am now on antibiotics. I don't have any burning sensation just a frequent urge to go but my GP said the infection might be an upper UTI which apparently doesn't have that symptom. She said we might have to have some tests on my kidneys.
Well at least I now know why I'm so tired and lethargic. A result of yet another infection. I may need to have an exorcism performed soon LOL
Love
Janey xxx
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- Thank you Nik. X
Hi Tonya, Oh believe me I did scream there for a while. Especially when I knew I'd be continuing on the needles for at least six months and possibly for life. Came home and did the 'why me?' thing. But as we all know, nobody ever answers you on that question so I know I just have to get on with it. Thanks for your vibes. I hope the universe listens. Love to you Janey xxx
Oh Janey, that is so unfair, all of it lovely. I did at first think there must have been a spunky Doc that was encouraging you and then l read your post so now l kow it was lol. Take care of you, another crappy hurdle you amaing ladies must face, but you go a head and put "your big girl knickers on" and smash this out of the park too. Thinking of you. xxx
- I think I just got a dodgy nurse rather than my veins deciding to run for the hills, ha ha. At least I hope so. I don't like to think I will need a port at this stage after going through months of needles already without a problem. Oh well, if I do, so be it. Anyway, how are things with you? Hope your ears aren't still giving your grief. Love and hugs Janey xxx
Hey Janey
Thinking of you and sounds like you are still being put through the wringer luvly. Not fair. I also always have problems with getting blood now but I won't let them use my other arm and they always manage to come up with some other lil piece of equipment which helps. I think my viens see needles these days and go a runnin for them thar hills.
I really hope things improve for you as this is the time when you should be feeling better and getting on top of it all.
Look after yourself my luvly, Mich xoxoxoxo
- Good night to you too Paula. Hanging up my iPad now :)
- Mind you not as late up here in Qld. Glad to be of help. Drink, drink, drink. Nitey nite Paula x
- Mind you not as late up here in Qld. Glad to be of help. Drink, drink, drink. Nitey nite Paula x
- I see you are still awake too. I was worn out from the stress of today and thought I'd sleep like a baby but I just can't seem to shut off my mind. Thanks for your tip on hydrating, I usually drink plenty of water but I must admit that I haven't been drinking as much in the last day or two, haven't felt too well. This morning I was in such a rush (slept in) that I didn't have breakfast which certainly wouldn't have helped. I did swig a bottle on the way to hospital but too late I guess. I'll know better next time. Hugs right back at you Janey xxx
- Wow Janey, certainly good and bad news. Great about you kidneys. Bummer about the needles. I hear you re the veins. I have taken blood for a living and my tip to you is always be really well hydrated. Not only on the day of your test, but also the day before. Not all in one hit either, just drink small amounts often. It will make it so much easier for the nurses taking your blood. At least that will make something a bit easier for you. I guess it is all about keeping you well and clot free. Even though it is sensible, it doesn't make it any easier for you. Take care. Th king of you. Paula x
