I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. I am now two weeks off of steroids, but I feel absolutely horrible and have for about a week.
Something is just wrong with me. I wish someone could figure it out. Now my neck started swelling this week. I'm going to see my friend, the internist, here in San Antonio. Kind of strange because we dated a little before I met Tim. But I'll be seeing his PA, and that's fine. He's going to check my files, etc. Regardless of our past, he's a great doctor.
I'm not hungry whatsoever, I am hoarse and it hurts to swallow. I'm hoping this is just swollen glands or a minor infection or something, but it's certainly creepy. And definitely painful.
I sleep all the time. Even major amounts of coffee aren't helping.
I'm just not going to worry. It doesn't help anyway. Although I have to say that Googling swollen neck presents some really disgusting results. And some pretty serious diagnosis's. I'm not sure if I spelled that right, but I'm too lazy to look right now.
Zoe's great. I'm in a good mood, but just lethargic and in pain.
I'm going to go eat some soup.
I can do this. No matter what.
Your assignment today is to send good thoughts, pray, or whatever for a good outcome tomorrow and that it's not something serious.
Posted by debutaunt at August 20, 2008 01:50 PMYou are definitely on the list of people I pray for daily and tomorrow I while keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best outcome. Having had many health problems in my life, I know how scary it can be when symptoms appear out of nowhere. Sometimes they come and go and you never know what's caused them, but most of the time...at least in my case...the symptoms were caused by the medications I was (and still am in some cases) taking. In the meantime, rest your body and know that everyone here is wishing you the best.
You're in my thoughts Deb....I hope you feel a whole lot better soon. Soup is always good :)
Posted by: Fiona at August 20, 2008 06:39 PMOh,Deb..
You and the beautiful bird-talker are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Get on a plane to chicago, and I'll make you both some awesome home-made soup...whatever kind you want.
And the lovely Zoe can talk to my three parrots!!
Hugs to you both...
Illinois Deb
Posted by: Illinois Deb at August 20, 2008 09:48 PMSending all the good vibes I can come up with!
Posted by: traci at August 21, 2008 12:51 AMDeb, you are ever in my prayers. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Patrick at August 21, 2008 09:20 AMHi Deb,
I thought you should know even though we have never met and you have no idea who I am that I pray for you too. In fact, on 08/09 I was doing the swim portion of a triathlon (where I typically thank God, while I'm competing, that I am healthy enough to compete) and I thought of you and prayed for you. I share this with you because I'll bet there are many more like me out here praying for you than you will ever know. Your very inspirational with your "I can do this attitude". I will continue to pray for you and hope you get some relief from this pain soon.
Take care!
Posted by: Yvonne at August 21, 2008 11:31 AM