déjà vu all over again
by Bella Rum
I’m back in the hospital. This relentless beast came roaring back with a vengeance Saturday night, and breathing became very difficult. We packed an overnight bag (H packed while I sat on the bed and told him what I needed) and headed for the ER for the fourth time in so many weeks.
The good news is that, at last, I’m all doctored up, a feat that proved impossible during my Christmas stay. I couldn’t get arrested by a specialist over the holidays, but today they came out of the woodwork to talk with me. I haven’t experienced such popularity since I was thirteen and David MacIntosh realized my legs grew five inches over the summer. Maybe four.
I now have the box of docs I need to figure this thing out. I’m feeling more confident.
I had to stay in the ER last night because there were no rooms at the inn. One of the nurses was from Lubbock, Texas. She said that Texas, Alabama and Virginia lead the nation in this flu epidemic. After 31 hours in the ER, they moved me into one of the coveted rooms. I feel for those poor souls still waiting for a room and using a portable commode to hold their cell phones and iPods while I eat, drink and send missives into the Internet from this lovely, multilevel, plastic, imitation woodgrain table with multiple pullout leaves for laptops and letter writing. Sometimes it takes a little deprivation to make you appreciate the finer things.
Bella!! Was so hoping that you were on the mend, and this bug was gone for good. Am hearing lots of stories about bad flu, and it’s good to know you are getting some “special” care now. You are in my prayers….be well (for good!) soon!
Hi, westcoastauntie. So nice to hear from you. I don’t have the flu, but it’s possible that I did start out with it. It’s a respiratory problem, but they can’t figure out what is causing it. I hope all is well with you and that you had a wonderful holiday. Nice to see you here.
Oh Honey, goshdanggit! I sure hope all them docs get this figured out!!! Puff on the nebulizer, take the steriods and get back home!!
Thanks,Judy. I’m definitely doing that. The meds in the nebulizer help a lot but they’re making my heart kick up. You know how it is. One thing affects another.
Judy…I just tried to post a comment on your blog, but this danged iPad won’t let me. Will do when I get home.
Yikes. Reading the comments, I guess I’m glad it’s not the flu — or maybe you wish it was because at least they know what to do with that. Well, I’m glad you got to have a little time for holiday. I suspect that all this attention your mentioned is a good thing and could sooner lead to a solution. Yikes — is there anything I can send you from Michigan? A funny card? A good book? You tell me, you’ve got it. (OK, not enough cash for the hospital bill, but …!)
You are so kind, Jeanie. I have a feeling you know what this is like. We’re not sure but it’s looking like this may be chronic. They seem to be very good at stabilizing me, but can’t quite figure out what’s causing it. Frustrating.
Hey! I told you not to do that anymore! *grumble* peoplethesedaysdon’tlistentonooneanddowhatevertheywantto /end grumble
seriously tho- 31 hours in an ER? EW! I guess now that hospitals have gone to all-private rooms (which is a good thing), it makes it a bit harder to get in. Feel better, and may all the specialists figure out exactly what’s going on and fix it for good!
I checked in yesterday and was worried when there wasn’t an update. GET BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re gonna scare H into an early grave, and while I know you like to play pranks on him, that’s not a good one
Uh – yes, I think this is chronic. Four trips in four weeks? Good gosh.
Well, let’s see. The flu epidemic somewhere in Lehigh Valley, PA is so bad they’re putting up tents outside the ERs. At least your accomodations beat that. I’m sort of with jeanie – it’s like the old joke about letting a cold turn into pneumonia so they can cure it. Hospital humor – yeck.
Is there any possibility that it’s environmental? Something in your house that you’re reacting to? Did this start after your new floor was put in? It sounds crazy, but a little outside the box thinking might be in order. You get better in the hospital, then go home and get worse. Hmmmmm…… I’ve got one customer who has to move off her boat when I redo the varnish. She can’t come back until it cures completely and the solvents have evaporated. Strange, but true. It gives her headaches and sets of a terrible cough.
Well, keep us updated, and send my best to H. Tell him he’s got a virtual bottle of his favorite whatever – and I don’t mean cough syrup!
Sorry to read you’re back in the hospital, but I’m pleased you have plenty of doctoral attention. I hope you feel better very soon.
Ugh! I’m so sorry you’re back in the joint. But I’m kind of coveting your nifty table thingy…
Oh gosh, this is getting just ridiculous. I wonder if Linda could be right – maybe there is something in the house you’re allergic to?
Whatever the culprit, I hope they find it soon!
Thinking good thoughts for you