The Saga Continues...

Well, it's been a week since my last post, and you would think I would be much improved. Unfortunately, I have been hammered with this upset stomach issue, which has not abated after completing the oral antibiotics almost a week ago. I am SO frustrated...and weak from not being able to eat. I saw my PCP today and am awaiting results from a number of tests. I had a blood draw and an infection test, a CT scan of my abdomen, and while there a CT scan of my head just to be sure there's nothing going on due to hitting my head on the pavement. My PCP thinks I may have a stress ulcer and has prescribed me some medication for that. I'm not too optimistic about this diagnosis, but at this point I will try about anything. It's a good thing I was a bit overweight at the start of all this, or I would be withering away. I've lost about 10 lbs in two weeks -- not a healthy way to go about it. I am taking probiotics to get my gut bacteria back in order. The road rash on my legs is healing well. My arms are still painful, but I saw a wound specialist on Monday and he says they look great (ha!). He took my stitches out, and I will see him again next week to ensure the healing continues to go well. So far, no sign of infection. Yay. It's funny the things we take for granted. It now takes me about two hours to shower, including re-dressing my wounds. I am so grateful to Tom for driving me around to appointments, etc. He does so without complaint, whereas I would be crabby to have to do that 🙂. I so look forward to getting my appetite back, and then my energy. Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement. 🤗Leia mais