Tag Archives: Feeling sick
Today’s butt-kicking brought to you by the name I shall not speak
There’s nothing like a bad Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to ruin your day. Or your life. And, as I have internet friends going through hell right now with their results and breathing, I’ll leave my crying for another post. But … Continue reading
Filed under cystic fibrosis, Fear, Health care
The view from the floor
I spent quality time on the floor with my Thumper yesterday, trying to beat my lungs into submission. At least it spared me from searching more “flu or cold” web sites. I’m voting flu, which doesn’t make sense, as I … Continue reading
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Not feeling so hot
Though it’s good that I’m out of the hospital, the bad news is that I don’t feel well. During the hospitalization, I suffered from chills, low-grade fevers and sweats that would leave me soaked like I’d stood in a downpour for … Continue reading
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Firing doctors
I wish I could fire my stomach doctor like Donald Trump does rejects on The Apprentice. “You’re fired,” I’d yell, my hair combed over in a giant wave of spun gold, imperious to all but the fiercest of hurricane winds. … Continue reading
Filed under cystic fibrosis, Fun & Humor, Health care
Clostridium difficile, day 16
How’s this for a stupid name for a bacteria: Clostridium difficile. Or C. diff to its friends. I’m on day 16 of this slow-moving nightmare and I can’t wait to wake up. It’s like riding a malfunctioning roller coaster all … Continue reading
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The Villain Identified
My stomach went south this morning. I felt better yesterday, bad today. I spoke to my most excellent CF doctor in the morning and he said in a cool way like he was picking a race horse to bet on: … Continue reading
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Chicken Broth, Gatorade and Jello
How much chicken does Campbell’s put in a can of chicken noodle soup? Well, in mine they put three tiny pieces. I’ve been sick all day with a low-grade fever, stomach discomfort with no appetite, and the feeling I was … Continue reading
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