Comments | frodobaggins252: Miserable Summer Cold - 1 Surgery

frodobaggins252

Miserable Summer Cold - 1 Surgery - 0

Jul 09, 2012 22:13

So, I have the WORST cold! Saw the neurosurgeon today (final pre-op appointment) and, naturally, we need to postpone about two weeks. I really don't want to wait any longer, but, there are some pluses. First, I am allowed to take my arthritis meds for a couple of days - YAY for less pain. Second, I'm getting a new MRI - this has been going around ( Read more... )

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claudia603 July 10 2012, 11:09:04 UTC

oh, honey, I'm sorry! First it sucks to be so sick, but then to have it delay a needed surgery is a real eep. *hugs*

frodobaggins252 July 10 2012, 17:57:09 UTC

Thanks for the hugs :) It's got it's good side, so I'm trying to focus on that LOL

**big hugs back**

cpsings4him July 10 2012, 12:22:25 UTC

Aw! I'm so sorry! Summer colds are so much worse than winter ones because the heat makes it that much more miserable. I hope you'll be feeling better soon and can get on with getting through your surgery. *hugs*

frodobaggins252 July 10 2012, 17:59:18 UTC

Thankfully, we've got decent AC and I have a fan I turn on and off, depending upon how the fever's got me feeling LOL - we've moved on to the "miserable barking cough" stage, but that means it's on its way out, so that's very good. I should get a call tomorrow or Thursday with the rescheduled date. And I get a new MRI, which is a very good thing. **hugs back**

shirebound July 10 2012, 12:22:45 UTC

What bad timing for the cold! I hope it clears out quickly.

What arthritis meds work for you? I'm glad you can get some relief

frodobaggins252 July 10 2012, 18:09:37 UTC

It's moving through all the stages, one a day, so it should be gone by week's end. And I work from home, so I don't have to go into "the office".

I am currently using nabumetone (an NSAID usually known as Relafen) 750 mgs twice a day, and hydroxychloroquine (an anti-malarial, of all things, usually known as Plaquenil) 200 mgs twice a day. They're both considered "old drugs" but they really make a difference for me. I was totally miserable being off them, needing to rely more on my evil Ultram or Vicodin. Hopefully, your doctor will think they're okay for you and they can help you. You have to take them for a while before they work, but, when they do, it's so helpful. **HUGS**

shirebound July 10 2012, 18:42:47 UTC

Thanks for the info, and the hugs.

*gentle hugs right back atcha*

frodobaggins252 July 11 2012, 02:13:32 UTC

You're welcome. I hope you find relief.