Update on getting worse

[Turtlepie]

I gat an antibiotic shot and a steroid shot from my pcp. Heard back from my neurologist they are confused about why I am being so sick. I am to keep them updated on what is going on. If I don't get better by the time I finish the antibiotics I will be going back to the doctor. For now losts of rest comfort food and lots of fluids. The lots of fluids is causing its own problems I am sure you all can relate to! You all take care and thank you for caring about me.

[mrsmike]

You take care and feel better soon.

[Turtlepie in reply to mrsmike]

Thank you

[jimeka]

Just remember that toilet paper is fashioned 😂 joking aside please take care and I hope and pray that you will feel better soon 🤗 🙏

[Turtlepie in reply to jimeka]

Love the jokes. Thank you. I took 1 of my pain pills and took an hour and a half nap. Some things feel a bit better

[jimeka in reply to Turtlepie]

That’s good, I hope that you get a good nights sleep 😴

[Turtlepie in reply to jimeka]

I will try my best

[kandykone1 in reply to Turtlepie]

Think it’s the flu??

[Turtlepie in reply to kandykone1]

They tested for that every time I have gone in and it's not the flu. But thank you for trying to make this more simple

[rjoneslaw]

Hope you feel better

[Turtlepie in reply to rjoneslaw]

Thank you

[Doubled51 in reply to Turtlepie]

Hope for a better day today.

Donnie

[Turtlepie in reply to Doubled51]

Thank you

[Timeflies5]

Wishing you wots of peace and wewaxation, (Elmer J Fudd)...

youtu.be/PZJVA942e_Y(Not working as expected?)

[Turtlepie in reply to Timeflies5]

Thank you I need to have a laugh

[Iona60 in reply to Timeflies5]

Wank Woo!

[agapepilgrim]

Oh my. Please take care of yourself. It’s a difficult situation. Stay in bed

[Turtlepie in reply to agapepilgrim]

I am doing my best but I can't stay in bed I am all alone and got to take care of my fur babies

[agapepilgrim in reply to Turtlepie]

Oh I am so sorry. Understand. My fur baby gets me out of bed every day.

[Turtlepie in reply to agapepilgrim]

I am up between 6 and 7 am and in bed after 10pm. And I just got a puppy she is only 3 months old so lots of walking her and she is a chihuahua won't get over 5 pounds so I can't just put her out back she will get out of the fence

[agapepilgrim]

Chihuahuas have a mind of their own I have a mixed chihuahua we have a fenced in yard. I get up open the door and she stands on porch won’t leave the porch unless I go out in grass with her! She stays by my side always. Funny little thing

[Turtlepie in reply to agapepilgrim]

I had a chihuahua mix that died over the summer she was 17 years old. She was all over the first couple of years but after that she stayed by me like glue. This one is always by me but she gets running so fast and I and likes to explore right now so I keep her on a leash when we go out. I wish I could let her run in the back yard but the holes in the fence are so big he can just walk through it

[agapepilgrim]

That’s a shame. Annie likes to run around the perimeter. She could squeeze thru the fence. Thankfully she did not that curious. And I only make it about 10 min and come in and she follows quickly.

[Turtlepie in reply to agapepilgrim]

Maybe when rue gets a little older she won't want to run so much

[Doubled51 in reply to agapepilgrim]

That sounds like my foxy. I’ve got a huge back yard. She likes to chase birds squirrels or rabbits but as soon as I start standing up she’s headed my way fast as those little legs will carry her.

Donnie

[Turtlepie in reply to Doubled51]

The little ones move the fastest. I can just see your foxy chasing after the backyard critters

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

I will keep you in my prayers that you feel better soon, Turtlepie

[Turtlepie in reply to carolek572]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that you and everyone here are in my prayers

[anaishunter]

hope you'll get better soon.

[Turtlepie in reply to anaishunter]

Thank you

[BettysMom]

Bear in mind that the majority of severe sore throats are caused by viruses, not bacteria, and that antibiotics will do no good and may do harm. Have you had a throat culture to see if bacterial pathogens are the problem? Have the doctors looked in your mouth and throat to see if lesions typical of viruses are there? The steroids should help the symptoms a lot but won't cure the virus.

[Turtlepie in reply to BettysMom]

I have not had a culture done they did look in my throat they swabed for streptococcus and the flu and they where negative each time. They are sure that this is an infection that I need antibiotics. And they seem to be helping up to a point but my white blood count has been lowered because of the mavenclad that my body can't help fight what is going on with me and these kind of infections are a typical side effect of this drug. If there is still a problem after this round of antibiotics I will seek out if there is something else I can do. I appreciate your input and concern and will take in you advise as something else to consider. Thank you

[BettysMom in reply to Turtlepie]

Of course, you are at higher risks for both bacterial and viral infections because you are taking a biologic DMT. In my professional opinion (I am and M.D.), your physicians were negligent in not getting a throat culture before beginning antibiotics in light of your immunosuppression. As I said, the steroids will make your symptoms better so an improvement is not confirmation that the antibiotics are working. I do hope you get well soon.

[Turtlepie in reply to BettysMom]

Thank you for all your input it helps to get insight from others. Thank you

[Goldilockssearching]

Sorry you are having a rough time w this 😢

[Turtlepie in reply to Goldilockssearching]

Thank you I am sure things will get better

[pamgarner]

I am sure you are very sick of being sick!feel well soon

[Turtlepie in reply to pamgarner]

Thank you yes I am sick of being sick

[robster1]

I’m sorry to hear you’re so sick! Fortunately you’re on an antibiotic & the steroids. I pray this gives you the strength you need to fight this mess off and get back to your normal. God bless ya. Your brother Robbie

[Turtlepie in reply to robster1]

Thank you so much. This sure has been something. I am with another group that is for people taking mavenclad and it could be worse

[CrazyCatWom]

One of the best COVID tips I heard recently was: cover nose/mouth when sneezing/coughing, wash hands frequently, and turn off TV.

[Turtlepie in reply to CrazyCatWom]

I don't pay much attention to the TV any way I watch my dvds or stream Netflix

[Mermaidia11]

I love ur name but don’t love the situation you are in lovely

Yes, been there got the t shirt...

I live alone, used to have a precious cat and omg had an anitibiotic resistant infection for 5 months

I had five months of different yak inducing antibiotics.

How I’m still alive I will never know... I lost my appetite, my sense of humour and my mind.

Hideous , and yes it became tedious for my friends and family, who got boreder than me . Going to the bathroom became a major exhausting, issue

I could go on, but I just wanted you to know I feel your pain )although infections differ) and offer some probably useless advice

My dear old mum was an old school catholic Irish mammy. She had a raft of old country remedies and wouldn’t entertain anything stronger than an asprin

Her and those that went before her relied on natural remedIes

I wish she had been here when I had my uti, although she hated snails so heaven know what she would have made of them...(and no - dmannose, cranberry etc did not work btw ) but her remedy for flu/sore throats has never failed:

-Every hour gargle with warm salty water

-Lots of soup - especially chicken and veg (chicken soup is known as natures antibiotic, well it is in Ireland)

-Sleep lots of it and keep elevated so the mucus doesn’t collect in your lungs

Deep breaths of fresh air when you are outside with the pooch ( cold air through the nose can help to kill a bug - mammy had me put my babies outside to sleep for this reason)

Asprin regularly to keep your temp down, keep it flowing and prevent a clot with all this snuggling

And collective good vibes and prayer has been proven to help so sending lots to you

Mate take care and here’s baby Pearl and an egg I found to cheer you up, distract you and make you realise that you aren’t so er alone lol

Me n Pearl and all the critters send our love

youtu.be/PtmwfMZFcio(Not working as expected?)

[Turtlepie in reply to Mermaidia11]

Thank you for all the wonderful advice. I have tried most of them and I do use cranberry when I have uti but don't have that problem this time. I can't take aspirin I'm allergic to it and all insaids my cartiologist is not sure to do with me if I have a heart problem. Thank you for showing me Pearl. She and her egg brought a smile to my face. Again thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day. Love your name too

[greaterexp]

I hope you have a very swift recovery.

[Turtlepie in reply to greaterexp]

Thank you. Today is a lot better day than yesterday

[Hidden]

Prayers to you sister

[Turtlepie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much

[Ladybriars]

Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

[Turtlepie in reply to Ladybriars]

Thank you I am trying

[RoseySawyer]

🙏 Get better soon. 💓🌹

[Turtlepie in reply to RoseySawyer]

Thank you

[BeckyAnn1966]

Hope you get better soon

[Turtlepie in reply to BeckyAnn1966]

Thank you

[Tazmanian]

Get better soon

[Turtlepie in reply to Tazmanian]

I am trying my best thank you

[stepsforNeeC]

Prayers and love my friend. Feel better soon.

NeeC

[Turtlepie in reply to stepsforNeeC]

Thank you do very much