Back From The ER

[la_samtyr]

So naturally my doctor's office was closed -- strangely enough, some people enjoy extended weekends. I had been hoping that they would be open till noon, but no. So I went to the ER (an adventure in itself, as the ER parking lot is being remodeled(?) or *something*, so I ended up parking clear over in the regular section and walking to the ER. (Hey, at least I was able to do that, yknow.) I got checked in and looked over (having no insurance I was pretty positive they wouldn't be keeping me) and after a blood draw (the tech asked me if I had a history of seizures, I was shaking so badly but I told her no, I was just exhausted from a round of coughing and that I never could stand to see my blood being drawn -- it makes me all queasy inside and I am very probably going to barf all over if I do), x-ray and Albuterol treatment, it was determined by the doctor on call that I didn't have pneumonia but that I did have bronchitis and the very end of an overall bad cold. I have the feeling the doctor thought I might well have had full-blown pneumonia -- or something more severe -- earlier but by the time I was able to drive myself to the ER, I was over it. Heh heh. So that was the morning and most of this afternoon. I was given two different Rx's: one for a cough syrup w/codeine and one for Levaquin. I hope that the L is majorly kick-ass good, since I had to pay $180+ for seven -- *seven* -- pills. ::tries to unboggle mind:: Of course, you have to remember I have no health insurance -- but that is a discussion for another time.

But I am home now, took the L and getting ready to take the cough syrup. I have to admit it is a relief to know what is wrong (i.e., to have my self-diagnosis confirmed), maybe I can start to feel better.

Comments

[dazedpuckbunny.livejournal.com]

:( *hugshugshugshard* Take every last pill so the bug doesn't become resistant and drink lots and lots of hot water and lemon/tea and lemon and eat lots of soup and cuddle with the furkids!

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thankies! *hugsback* Oh, I intend to take every single pill, believe me! I want to be over this soon! I am going to have lots of good soup and I am already being snuggled.

[bkm5191.livejournal.com]

I second this! take all the pills even if you start to feel better and stay asleep as much as possible.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Oh I am definitely taking all of these pills! You bet! As for sleep... that is a somewhat relative term as the furkids are Very Interested in my ability to provide foods on a regular basis. XD

[j-dav.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, do get better soon. I tried to catch you on AOL yesterday night, but my net has been very poor of late...

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

I think now that I have these meds I will improve. Actually, I haven't been chatting much for the last week but you can always PM me if you'd like. Take care! (And I will be reading your new fic postings very soon. :)

[numenora.livejournal.com]

Wow! It's obscene how much they charge for meds. I'm glad you got looked at and you know what's wrong. I had bronchitis alot as a child, not so much now, though. That Codeine will probably knock you out. I messed up once and took some on an empty stomach (not a good idea for me) and I was sick and sleepy from it. Take care of yourself and feel better soon, honey. *hugs*

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I cringe at the price of meds. I've always had a tendency to end up with bad coughs, for some reason. I've had cough syrup w/codeine before and I handle it pretty well, considering. At least I will stop coughing though!

get well soon

[fumitor.livejournal.com]

I never had pneumonia, but I have had bronchitis and it was miserable. It felt like my lungs were as flat as a piece of paper it was so hard to breathe.

Do you have an urgent care in your neck of the woods?

Re: get well soon

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

You are lucky to have never had pneumonia. I have had it several times (and by extension, bronchitis), so I am used to it now. As for urgent care, I think here it would be the same as the ER. Which I guess is a good thing -- especially since yesterday was the start of the holiday weekend.

[chaotic-binky.livejournal.com]

Hope you feel better soon. $180 gasp!!!

Hugs Binky xxx

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Thank you -- I am feeling better. ::eyes pills:: Yeah, at that price they darn well *better* be good. The cough syrup w/codeine has been helpful as well.