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tiredtummy 
1:08pm, March 13, 2010
So, after a week of on and off low grade fevers (I was blamming CD- I run fevers when it's really bad)- I started feeling really achey and my throat started hurting- and was very red... saw the Dr. last night, waiting for culture- but he's pretty sure it's strep- and started me on Penicillin. Said it's prob. from the hit the immune system takes from the Remicade- Joy. I really worry about my ability to do my job (I work in a hospital) - if my immune system is too challenged. Also got my flue shot a few days ago- I'm sure that hasn't helped any. I"m taking today off to crash and burn. I'm too dog tired to go to work, and I dont' want to make anyone who is sick even worse.... we've got some pretty sick little kiddo's in pediatrics right now.
Have definalty learned that my back pain is my gut screaming. Stopped trying to introduce more fiber, textured foods, as the Surgeon advised, and the back pain has decreased significantly. Seem to do okay with cooked carrots, canned cooked grean beans and potato's with-out the skin (my fav. part).... feels good though to have some form of veggie.
This week-end, my husband has leave- one of our friends is hosting his official "World Tour Kick-off" party. Neither of us wanted to call it a going away... or deployment party. I wanted it to be something more upbeat- and I think my little guy will do better with that theme. It's going to be hard though- no matter what we call it, the reality is that he's going off to fight a war, in a foreign country and we won't see him until after Nov. next year... assuming they don't extend his duty.
So, once again- I'm whiney and down. I'll be glad after surgery- I suspect my mental state will improve when the pain isn't so constant and when the fatigue improves.
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Ok, you sure don't need this, do you? I'm so sorry that you are sick. There is sooo much going around here, too, strep and the nasty virus that Rich & I got---left us feeling very weak and tired (on top of everything else)
You go right ahead and whine, Hon, you have every reason to whine. Not many could go through what you have and now to have to deal with hubby leaving and being sick on top of it. I wish I lived by you,...I made some homemade chicken noodle soup this week and I would bring you some! Extra love put in,...guaranteed to be chock full of all the good things you need to make you better.
What are they going to do in the surgery? I don't think you told me that,...I did know you saw the surgeon, though, and you really liked her. Blessings to you, sending a prayer your way! Love, Judy
JudyWI
Holy crap! What is it with us?! Strep sucks! You're right about the flu shot, 2 hours after I got mine I was down for the count! It was bed, ice, heating pad, and g'ale. I was pretty whiney myself, so you just let it fly!
I hope you feel better soon. Surgery should be a walk in the park for you after all of this! Stay strong baby!
Love, Kel
Hey Judy, how about some soup for me? LOL!
Akie
Take care and rest up. I hope you feel better soon and get your strength back. Susan
smoore061
yeah, being around kids all day is difficult for me too. i have to watch out for my nervous habit of touching my face and wash my hands frequently. if you can find it hemp oil based moisturizers can do wonders for overwashed hands. hope you feel better soon.
TedE