I almost didn't make today's session. After a few days of battling a really high fever and then breaking out in a really bad rash all over my body, I decided to take myself to Urgent Care. Long story short, I had blood drawn and my platelets were low. They decided to run other tests, gave me a few prescriptions, and sent me on my way. I returned the following day only to have the same information given to me. I received a phone call from my doctor after all of my paperwork had been faxed and she asked me to come in for more blood work. I dragged my tired self to the base doctor. Instead of having blood drawn, I went in and had a nice little chat with my doctor. Apparently, Urgent Care had everything WRONG! They diagnosed me wrong and prescribed potentially fatal medication. One of the pills they gave me is used to sedate mentally ill patients in a psychiatric ward. She wasn't sure how I was still standing with the dosage they were having me take. It turns out I had ITP (a very nasty viral rash that causes purple spots and also causes your platelets to drop). It is not fun and it is very painful. My doctor put me on new medication and put me in for a few follow up appointments to make sure my platelets go back up to normal. I am not 100% better but at least I can walk now which is a vast improvement from not being able to turn my head or even roll over in bed because of how much everything hurt.
Anyhow, I remembered that I had some pictures from last week that I wanted to share. Jason and I attended his squadron Christmas party. I can’t say it’s the best one we have been to but, I can’t say that it’s that worst either. Regardless of everything else, it was fun to have a night out with My Jay. We don’t get them very often so we make the most of whatever situation we happen to be put in.
I have so much to share. This is a very busy time of year and being under the weather has not helped at all. So, please don’t laugh if I bombard you with a few posts over the next week or so :-)
Now it's your turn to take a minute.....Go embrace a special moment with one of your favorite people.
I'm so glad you're starting to feel better. That shirt is awesome! Jay's lucky he has you, you make him look so much better ;p
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! So sorry to hear about you not feeling well and then not getting the correct care! Hope you heal soon!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are wonderful..you look gorgeous....and so glad you are feeling better..sounds like a horrible ordeal!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are doing better.
ReplyDeleteRegardless you look beautiful in these photos!
stay away from Urgent Care! Love your green top!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...how scary! Glad all is on the mend and love your Christmas pics!
ReplyDeleteYou gotta love the Urgent Cares around here...LOL. They can be something else...lol. I'm so glad you are feeling better though and that they realized what was going on ;) Great pictures of the Squadron Party ;) Hubby's party is this upcoming weekend but we don't have a sitter for the kids (the only lady we trust to watch them is tied up that night)...so we won't be going ;( There is always next year though :)
ReplyDeleteUgh, glad your feeling better and that you got a night out with your honey :)
ReplyDeletelovely photos! hope you're feeling better! :)
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