Some of this I have already posted so I am just going to start at the begining. So a week ago Monday I had a bladder infection. Just as that was clearing up I had a fever and chills on Sunday. But by Monday I was feeling better. Tuesday I woke up with a pink or red eye. Which I assumed was pink eye. Kamden had it a few weeks ago and so I started taking her medicine. That one eye swelled shut that night. Then on Wenesday my other eye was pink or red so I started putting medicine in that eye too. Wenesday night that eye swelled shut. So by Thursday both eyes were red and still a little swullen. I decided it couldn't be pink eye because the medicine should have worked. Since I had a stuffy runny nose from Sunday I figured it must just be a cold in my eyes. Anyway on Thursday when I woke up I wasn't feeling great and within 30 minutes I was throwing up and also had it coming out the other end. I hadn't eatten since the night before so I wasn't throwing much up. I spent all morning and afternoon sleeping and running to the bathroom. Then my sister was kind enough to bring me some 7-up which ended up coming up and out both ends. I decided to take my temp and it was up. So I called the hospital and they called the Dr. who told the chemo nurses they were to busy to deal with me so I had to figure something on my own. Nice ha, I pay them $350 a visit and they are my Dr.'s still because I am still on Chemo and this is what they tell me. So a very nice friend kept my kids so Ryan and I could go to the Emergency room. Where we were given great treatment. So much better than my last visit to the Emergency room. They run blood test, took some X-rays and did some test where they take your blood pressure when you lay, sit and stand. So what they decided is that I was dehydrated, have some sort of flu bug and a sinus infection. So they gave me an IV for some fluids and put me on an atibotic. They also recommended that I take my Zofran which is my nuasa medicine. Oh, why didn't I think of that earlier well I was throwing up. They said they give that out all the time with patients that are throwing up. So when I got home I took one and I felt alot better along with the fluids they gave me really help. So today I feel better still a little tired but so much better than yesterday. So if this is what no chemo gets me I can't wait to be back on chemo. Just kidding I am so glad it was nothing bad and that I will still be able to have chemo on Tuesday.
Friday, February 22, 2008
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So glad that you got taken care of. The flu is going around and it is awful. We have all had it, George still is trying to get over it. I am glad you are feeling better.
Sara
Oh yuck, Rochelle. I'm sorry you've been feeling so sick. That Zofran is good stuff. I still keep an expired bottle around from my last pregnancy, just in case. :-) I hate throwing up. I hope you feel all better SOON!
Oh man....I feel so bad for you! I hope this is the end of it for your family and the rest of us! Spring needs to come sooner!
That sound scary to me. I can't believe no one would help you. I'm glad you got good care at the E.R. you never know how it will go there. I love you.
Rochelle,
I am so sorry that you went through that flu too! I'm finally getting over it after 3 weeks and 3different meds. They said that the flu shot was worthless this year. -Totally missed the mark. Rain today but spring IS on the way. Things ARE looking UP!!! Love those flowers in the pic. Love you!
Teacher Kathy
I hope you're feeling better! Let me know if I can help at all!
Rochelle, I hope all those bugs and whatever have moved on and everyone is doing better. Just want you to know we are still praying for you and check in regularly with your blog. So much is going on in your family I can't believe it. Tell everyone hello and we love you. Aunt Linda
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