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I had a week of feeling pretty good and suddenly I'm descending backwards into the abyss of fatigue, diarrhea and nausea yet again. But, have no fear, my CMV counts are undetectable so at least I don't have to deal with that again. Instead Dr. Pratz thinks it might be from my more recent fluid retention. By days end my ankles and legs are so swollen that it's uncomfortable to walk or even touch them or bend my knees. So I'm now on a diuretic, Hydrochlorothiazide, that hopefully will give me some relief and alleviate my discomfort. I can handle a lot, but that nausea thing, well, that one really does me in.
On the good news side, I am completely off Digoxin (atrial fib medication) and only on a half dose of my beta blocker - at least for the time being. Other good news is that my hair is starting to grow back - legs, forearms, head. As my grandson Nicholas says, "Grandmom, you have a fuzzy head". Although my appetite is not too good I can barely get my shorts fastened - probably from fluid retention. Will this teeter-tooter ever stop going up and down, up and down?
Just to let you know - I have been officially terminated from Towson University. While it was handled very unprofessionally and with little sensitivity, it's really for the best. I am no more ready or able to go back to work than I was 3 months ago. Another chapter closes!
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Hi Bev,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the latest difficulties but I know you will take it in stride and pace yourself as you work through them.
I'm also sorry to hear about TSU as I know you enjoyed your work there. Remember the door may have closed but the window is open in another place. And you will find it...You are such a talented and prolific writer maybe when you feel better you can start your book...you know I always said you have one in you!!
Timmy and I keep you in our thoughts daily and love you very much..
Susan