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So I have continued to feel a bit off, shortness of breathe, chills even under two blankets, stayed indoors as the cold air has made it difficult to breathe easily, muzzy head but eating like a horse! GP gave me a good check over , particularly as I am on Benepali. So told not to take tomorrow’s Benepali and back in morning to check my FBC and platelets.

Let’s see what the bloods show....

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I hope you feel better tomorrow. I’m the opposite, lying in bed with windows open & legs hanging out of the duvet! Nic xx

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sylvi

Good it be caused by a drug your taking darling. Hugs. xxx

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Deniseelk in reply tosylvi

Sylvi, that is part of their consideration as they mentioned the possibility of the Benepali effecting my bone marrow. I am sure just as a total precaution and the likelihood must be very low. Bloods and urine taken today. However, just took a call from the Doctor who has been having a think and isn’t willing to wait for blood results ( also looking at chance of bacterial infection, I have a low grade fever) and is putting me on Penicillin! What a great chap. Fingers crossed.

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sylvi in reply toDeniseelk

Yes fingers crossed.xxxx

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ButterflySue

Hi, I’ve just seen your recent posts & so sorry that you’re not feeling too good. Hope that you soon get it sorted & feel much better. Take care. xx

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Deniseelk in reply toButterflySue

Thx ButterflySue.... glad to say my GP’s have been really thorough.... see my reply to Sylvi. Hope you are doing well! X

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ButterflySue in reply toDeniseelk

So reassuring when the GP actually listens & acts swiftly!! Good luck. I’m doing well thank you....sun & relaxation doing wonders!!I hope 2020 improves for you! xx

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