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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Miraculous recovery

So for the last year I've been seeing medical specialists, none of whom thought I needed antibiotics, all of whom prescribed tests, My whole body was tested out.  The last prescription was for a chest x-ray, the third one in three months.  I threw it away.

Thanksgiving rolled around, and I got sick and tired of feeling lousy since the previous Thanksgiving, feelling tired, so tired I couldn't even read, but sat on the couch clicking the remote control.   When I am too tired to read, it's time to start pricing coffins.

What is it with doctors who don't prescribe antibiotics? I understand that teir overuse is to be avoided, but come on, one year of feeling  lousy is a year too much.  Will tne entire population of the mid-Atlantic region become immune to antibiotics if one person takes them needlessly?  And if that is the case, I am willing to risk the sacrifice of the health of the entire region  If that will make me feel better. I'm selfish that way.

My dentist told me I was anemic, and recommended a hematologist.  She had had the same thing.

So--I got my antibiotic and also iron pills that made me sick to my stomach.  After three days, I was able to sit up and read a mystery--the Ranger, by Ace Atkins--and enjoy it.  After five days I went back to the gym and lifted weights.  I have come out of the comatose state!

And that is where I've been for the last year and why I haven't posted anything.




4 comments:

Paul Mitchell said...

I am so glad that you are feeling better. I have been reading your blog for an "internet" long time and I enjoy hearing your day-to-day stuff. I always remember you in my daily prayers, ma'am.

ETat said...

Happy New Year, Miriam!
Don't know if the comments reach you - they are invisible in the blog - nevertheless, want to say I am reading, and grateful for your posts, your wit, your outlook, your personality and you courage.
Be well!
Tatyana

The Sanity Inspector said...

I certainly hope you are on the mend now!

miriam sawyer said...

Thanks for the good wishes and prayers