I have spent the past few days disconnected from the world. Have spent a lot of time with my sister's 2 daughters and their partners and kids. My sister's prognosis is uncertain and she continues to need help to breathe although less so now. She is making tiny bits of progress each day which is heartening.
I had been feeling somewhat tired and this was followed by an unrelenting headache and symptoms that felt like the flu or gastro-enteritis. This started on June 26, 2014. My birthday of all days! By yesterday, June 28th, I was feeling so badly (fever, headache, nausea, lack of energy, achy joints) that I went to a walk-in. After assessing me at the clinic, the nurse called for an ambulance and I was admitted to the same hospital where my sister currently is.
They suspect meningitis and are conducting tests to exclude this. I am much better as I write (June 29th) this due to rest, antibiotics and pain medications. Last night I had a CT scan of my head. I assured the technician there was nothing in there for them to see....nevertheless, had the scan.
I may have to put up with a procedure called a lumbar puncture today. It involves putting a needle into my lower spine and drawing spinal fluid to determine if there are any signs of infection (higher white blood cell count, presence of bacteria). A doctor who seemed very tentative in conducting the test was beginning the procedure on me last night, when I called the procedure off. He was not inspiring any confidence in me of his abilities. The last thing I want is someone who is unsure of that particular skill of theirs poking around my spine.
Crazy turn of events.
I worry about Marsh and the kids being on their own after all this time and of course, miss being with them at home. Hopefully, I can return to Toronto soon.
I was also expected to return to work on June 30th or July 2nd. But this seems less and less likely and is also worrying me.
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