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I didn't post it last week because it's embarrasing to be sick all the time but I've got pneumonia and strep throat. I got an antibiotic that I started last Tuesday which did not do the trick. I went to a place called Monroe Urgent Care today because I can't stop coughing, it's not really for urgent stuff it's a doctors office that's open 7 days a week, and I have not improved and now have a sinus infection to go along with everything else. I've started a new antibiotic.
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Oh Sheri, I am so sorry that there is one more thing going on after everything else. Your poor body is so worn down that it is letting everything attack it and I really hope this new antibiodic helps you to get some relief. We all miss you around here!
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Sheri, that's so terrible that you are so sick...I'm praying that you get better... You've had entirely too much on your plate lately...please rest up.
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Here Sheri...feel better soon! We do miss you and worry abotu you. Bless your heart this has been such an ordeal...but you will get better...just eat & rest..eat & rest..eat & rest...
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Here's hoping that the new medicine does the trick this time, Sheri. Take good care of yourself, and don't worry about any of the everyday stuff... it will all take care of itself too.
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Thanks you guys. I think rest is the key. I don't have any stamina. I have to lay down a lot but right now I can't sleep because of the cough. Hopefully this antibiotic will kick in soon.
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Sheri, not to be gross, but is it a dry hacking cough? If there is stuff laying in your chest it might be good to get an expectorant(sp?).
Rest a lot, and get your fluids, and you know they say chicken noodle soup really does help when you are sick----something in it, or maybe it's psychological...not sure....
Just get better soon!
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I ALWAYS have some made up! I personally prefer split pea w/ham soup when I am sick...Darin always wants home made potato soup, but chicken noodle is always a good one. I have a "soup" section in my freezer so it is always handy!
Sheri...still sayin prayers for ya hon...i am praying you see some new strength every day. I sure hope the antibiotics kick in..
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I'm lots better today. I've got to go back to work on Monday. I'm already dreading it. One of my goals, while I was out with this surgery, was to find another job. I haven't felt like doing it so it's back to the old grind. I have asked a job placement service to help me out so maybe there's hope. One of my sisters thinks stress from my job is part of the reason that I can't get over all this sickness. She said I need an anti depressant but I don't want to take medicine regularly and I'd rather just try to work through things.
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Makes a lot of sense Sheri. When one thing is weighing on you so much, as we know your job is, it just puts that much additional stress on you. I hope you are well enough for work on Monday.
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quote:Originally posted by Triss: Makes a lot of sense Sheri. When one thing is weighing on you so much, as we know your job is, it just puts that much additional stress on you.
I agree stress is the worst thing for your body, mind & spirit. Glad to hear you are feeling well enough to return to work, even if your work place is stressful, hopefully the agency will find you a new job that is perfect for you.
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I forgot to mention, if you don't want to take an anti deppressant, try taking a B complex vitiman for awhile, it is helpful if you are depressed, when you get home if possible take long bubble type baths to relax & drink soothing herbal tea before bed.
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I just can't imagine returning to work on Monday. Today I tried to clean up the house a little and went to the grocery store and it wore me out. I don't have any breath - guess the pneumonia is making me exhausted. I can't take off any more time. We'll see.
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I know about the not having any breath, I have been battling bronchitis for awhile now, and having pneumonia takes alot out of you, so it will take awhile for your body to just recover from that. Just try to go slow and rest as much as possible. And try not to worry about work.
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sheri...I saw on the news where we clean too much and make ourselves sick. I just know this is our problem
actually it's probably all this crap they spray in the air here. Get well soon!
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I don't know how I'm going to do it. I cleaned house a little yesterday and was completely exhausted. At work we have 1 doctor, sometimes 2, but we have 78 appointment slots. We don't get to sit down or have our whole lunch. It's terrible when I'm well. I can't imagine how it's going to be sick.
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I went back to the doctor this morning. She had told me last week to come back in 3 days if I wasn't improving but I kept thinking I'd get better. I saw another doctor today. They did another chest xray (negative), took blood to check for mono (negative), swabbed my throat for strep (negative). He said it's just going to take time to get over the pneumonia and not to go back to work until I finish the antibiotic which is Thursday. So as much as I was embarrassed to do it I called my supervisor and told her this story. I've been out of work since October 26th. I may get fired over this mess but I can't walk to the mailbox and back without taking a break.
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Well Sheri, if you get fired it would give you a chance to file for unemployment and then find a job where you can be happier. I am sure that is not the road you would take, but things happen for a reason and this may be one of the good things to come from all of the pain and suffering you have been though these last couple of months.
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I really don't think they'll fire me but they will make it difficult when I get back. I'll won't be allowed any time off for a long time. Our administration is very controlling. While I was out with surgery I had planned to look for another job, but I've been too sick to do that. Maybe I'll feel like it tomorrow and make some calls.
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