I’ve learned over the years that even with the best health care available we must advocate for ourselves. Sometimes, though, we need the help of a bright physician who’s on his game. This has been one such occasion.
When the awesome Dr. T advised my husband to stop taking a multi-purpose medication his kidneys not only improved but his appetite returned and dizziness went away. He has also been taken off all blood pressure medication that was described decades ago. I thought once you got on meds for high blood pressure you never stopped.
As I type my husband is seeing the kidney doctor again. We agree the specialist will be happy with ongoing improvements. I’ve been driving my husband everywhere for months and his regained confidence behind the wheel is a blessing in more ways than one because I developed a nasty upper respiratory infection, no doubt due to stress.
I cannot recall the last time I fell ill, having learned a long time ago that I must wash my hands after traveling even a short distance and to never touch my face while out and about. It probably looks odd if other drivers notice me scratching the side of my nose through clothing. I don’t care.
Pasts illnesses have been much more painful; my throat isn’t aching and my headache mild. Last night, though, I couldn’t stop coughing up phlegm between around 2am and sunrise. It finally eased up and my man bought me some cough syrup. For a while there I feared coughing so hard that I ended up with a detached retina.
Can you believe my husband thought he was dying just a week ago? And how fortunate are we to have such a great medical team?
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Dearest Darla,
ReplyDeleteHappy for your husband's progress!
Kidneys are critical and mine are at the stage of failure—nothing I can do about it. The bike accident accelerated the AKI...
Oh my, coughing I know as I've had so many times a bronchitis and even asthma where I had to use the pump.
So far, that is okay as long as I stay away from cold areas...
Not touching your face is a myth as everything is everywhere—only the environment selects. Being sleep deprived and/or under stress is more dangerous.
Pieter and I know about microorganisms as that was our job and it is close to medical infections and diseases. Hygiene is a big issue but we cannot keep all the things away from us by not touching our face or even more silly, by wearing a mask.
Big hugs and wishing you both well.
Mariette + Kitties
I'm glad your husband's on the mend. I hope you feel better soon. Being sick sucks.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your husband is much better. Now you need to get well.
ReplyDeleteMy doctor took me off high blood pressure medication a while ago and I'm doing just fine. My blood pressure reads just fine without the medication.
Have a fabulous day and week. Hugs. ♥