Just called the doc - update on RMSF
No labs back yet. Apparently they take weeks. But a couple people have told me that I shouldn’t be getting more rash (that’s why it’s called “spotted” fever) once I started the antibiotics. Today is day 4 on them and my feet look like they’ve got measles, and i have a few spots on my face and hands too. And the pain is incredible still. Found out the hard way I’m allergic to darvocet. So Doc is calling me in a scrip for Tylenol 3 instead.
Urgh.
So I’m curled up in bed with some hot coffee and my laptop. I have a long email to answer, and have to work on the biz website today too. Somewhere in the middle of it I’ll take a long HOT bath because that’s the only place I feel less painful. The other day I ran the HW tank dry about four times, keeping that tub hot.
So this serves as a warning to everyone who might read anything I write - codeine tends to make me blunter and, ironically, more prone to be wordy.
July 14th, 2008 at 9:43 am
So sorry to hear you in pain
July 14th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I pray you will be well very SOON.
July 14th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Well, having heard that you tend to be more wordy and blunt, I will refrrain from causing you to “stumble in your weakness, and actually try and “be nice”. Loritab has a tendency even as it’s trying to knock me out make me more verbal. And beleive it or not, I have been “chemical free” and pain free for about 90 days. Take care and enjoy His presence as you wait upon Him.
July 14th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Oh boy! Sorry you are going through the pain. Praying for quick relief.
July 14th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Kathi, have your husband by you a hot tub then you will save money and be able to enjoy the relaxation and the heat.
July 14th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Kathi,
I am so sorry to hear that you are ill. I will be saying a prayer for you that this will come to pass quickly!