I tried to visit the emergency medical clinic last weekend after work, but the place was packed (mostly with moms and small children) G*d knows what I may have contracted had I stayed. Although it was pouring rain, the temperatures were warmer so I dragged my sorry self to the clinic early this morning. I was first in line and taken in immediately for examination when the doors opened.
The upshot is a serious sinus infection. I must stop taking any anti-inflammatory meds, including the arthritis scrip, even the lowly aspirin. All blood thinners. A scrip for an antibiotic was emailed to the pharmacy as I sat on the exam table and ready for pick-up when I arrived, as if on cue. I have never heard of this one - Cephalexin - but there are so many I am not surprised. It wasn't too expensive, either, so that was a plus. One tab thrice daily - every 8 hours and no cheating. The regime will be 6 am, 2 pm, and 10 pm.
I am not to honk my nose for 24 hours and only dab when necessary. You know that just because I can't, I want to anyway, but...I don't want a repeat of last night. To keep the area from getting dry and irratated, I am to apply Vaseline to the inside of both nostrils. Oh, and no exertion allowed. Lifting and bending are out of the question.
Scary time, indeed, and frightfully annoying. Now that I am home, it's raining much harder, so I couldn't do anything on my day off, anyway. I'll change into sweats and make a bit of lunch. Maybe I'll watch a movie DVD to pass the time.
I don't like being bored. I don't like being sick
And so it goes.
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Put your feet up, have a cup of tea and read a book.
ReplyDeleteThat's what my doctor ordered this morning, and almost no walking. [have 3 holes in my feet again, which need rest] What applies to feet can apply to a bleeding nose too! ;)
That antibiotic did wonders for my bladder infection; it's a new one and my doctor says very effective without any side effects which I found to be true.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon and keep cold packs on your forehead which helps with the bleeding. I didn't know you were taking aspirin but that's notorious as a blood thinner and can cause bad nose-bleeds. Glad you're getting the help you need.
@Peter: That's exactly what I am doing, though more water than tea. Sorry to hear about your foot problem. You face more challenges daily than I do. Your courage and stamina boost me at all times, my friend. Be well and listen to your doctor! ;-)
ReplyDelete@sixtyfivealive: Thanks for the drug info. I am leery about these drugs and your input has put my mind somewhat at ease. Thanks for the visit.