Week Out...

 

It's a week out from my colonoscopy.  The prep wasn't fun, the procedure was easy, but the after hasn't been easy.  It's taken my body a bit to get back to normal.  The emotional ride of post sedation was something I wasn't expecting.   

As a adult, the only thing I've ever been put under for was having wisdom teeth extracted.  I don't remember having this reaction.  This time, I've been a wreck going from sad, regretful, angry, anxious, etc...  This has been the hardest part of this.

I think it's getting better, but it's taking a while.  Every little thing feels huge.  It's exhausting & unnerving.  I hate knowing things may be off, but not that off, still I'm having a melt down.  

That's it for now, take care.

Cya...

Mostly Normal...

 

It only took 3 days, but I mostly feel normal this morning.  I might feel better if it wasn't so overcast.   Still, I seem to be over most of the immediate reactions  to the COVID vaccination.  That was a very rough ride.  There's  a  possibility that this could wind up being like the flu shot & need an annual vaccination.  I hope not. Still, I'd rather go through the last few days, then wind up in the hospital.

If you haven't, get vaccinated as you can in your area. Remember, today is cheap, chocolate Monday. Take care.

Cya...

Early Appointment...

I have to be out of here soon to see my doctor.  It's a regular visit & a follow-up to my hospital stay.  We'll see how it goes.  He & I haven't been on the same page for a while.  How he handles things today may decide if it's time for a new option.  We'll see.  I hate the idea of giving up a doctor, considering they seem to be getting replaced by nurse practitioners. 

I saw an article this morning on HIV+ people, who also have asthma.  It wasn't very clear to me, but I'm not up on that condition.  Give it a read, maybe it'll help if you have breathing issues.

Cya...

Semi-Anniversary...

6 months ago, the day before Valentine's (AKA 2 days before cheap chocolate day), I developed a brain bleed & was taken to the ER.   They did a  CT scan, I had a hemorrhagic stroke.  I was life-flighted to St. John's Hospital in Tulsa.  I was there until the 15th.  I had more tests; MRI's, CT scans, echocardiogram & constant monitoring as they watched how I responded to the meds.  My blood pressure had spiked & they got it down.  I was sent home a follow-up appointment. 

During this time, I've tried & been taken off a statin.  It was more of a precaution than need, my cholesterol numbers are usually good.   There have been more tests, imaging & trips to Tulsa.  They say they can no long see the bleed on my MRI's.  There was some irritation from the event, but they felt it would diminish.  I go back in December.

I still have some stiffness in my left shoulder blade area & ankle.  It's not as bad & doesn't tend to hurt.   It can get much worse with high humidity.  It can also be very tiring.  Holding a position for long periods isn't comfortable.  So, I'm fidgeting even more than normal.   For now that's it.  I'm taking my meds & checking in with my doctors.   We'll see in December.

My labs for my telemedicine seemed fine.  Take care.

Cya...

Issues With Articles...

When I'm looking for articles, I run into several problems.  The most common, is I simply can't locate any new pieces.   But there are others.

This piece is about the medication being developed in Israel.    I posted about this drug yesterday.  Zion, the developer, is having to quell rumors of it being an utter cure or an absolute hoax.   Follow up to new articles is always important.  Which of those is right?  Probably neither, but may take a while for the actuality of things to come out.

This piece is about another dentist, this time in Pennsylvania.   The dentist failed to do proper sanitation.  The office is closed & the dentist surrendered his license.  Health authorities are warning any one who went to the this dentist in the past 11 years to get tested for HIV & hepatitis.  

Then there was another article.  I'm not posting a link.  I refuse to help this site.  It sounded interesting.  It alleged it was about HIV & comorbidities.   This is a serious problem & could've been a good read.  All this "professional" piece said was that  there was a problem & pattern with HIV  & comorbidities.  Well, DUH! We knew that.   They hoped their drivel would motivate more actual study.  This wasn't a professional article, it wasn't an abstract, hell it wasn't even a tidbit.

Articles can be scarce or even problematic.  They can continue to develop over a long period.  The info can change or repeat.  Some, just aren't really articles at all.

Take care.

Cya...

Update...

A while back I wrote about a surgical tech in Colorado who had been swapping out his syringes for those intended for surgical patients containing fentanyl.  Lessening or possibly eliminating the patients' anesthesia.  The tech also turned out to be +.

This article discusses this man's sentencing.  He's looking at 6+ years.  Too short a time, IMO.  There are also lawsuits pending concerning this matter.  Most likely civil suits against him & the institutions that employed him.  

I don't think he's being handed a stiff enough punishment, but it's something.  At least he was caught & prosecuted.  Hopefully, he's never licensed again.

Just an update.

Cya..