I’m back.. or at least I am stopping by for a quick check in.
Things have been a bit rough for the past few weeks. I have been waiting for a CAT scan to see how I made out with my three week treatment for pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Since the wait was going on a few weeks now, and I was feeling punkish, I decided to check in with my respirologist. My blood oxygen was low, my blood pressure and pulse were high, and..
After having blood tests and an x-ray done… the infection is obviously alive and well and has been feasting on the iron in my body to the point where I am severely anemic.
I am already on another 21 Day round of Ciprofloxacin. I can take iron supplements and eat iron rich foods so I can feel better and maintain my aerobics and the relatively healthy lifestyle that helps keep my lungs functional … but this also provides nourishment for my infection to thrive.
Or, I can not take iron supplements or eat iron rich foods, lay around like a vegetable and allow this infection to go underground to protect itself from the antibiotics I am taking.
Either way, I have another appointment with my respirologist next Wednesday, I have sputum culture results that have yet to be posted, and I have a CAT scan coming up.
At this point, I am going with the iron supplements and iron rich food because feeling like hell isn’t doing it for me.
All is not terrible… Dan bought me flowers and a nice box of cookies. 💝
Have a great day! 🤗💞
I will stay in touch as I feel up to it and/or have anything noteworthy to share. 😊
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 
That’s quite an update! Hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you, Cathy. Me too! 😀
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Anne, I hope that the meds and iron intake will help you feel much better very soon. I hope the CAT scan will be a good one, and those cookies look way too delicious! Lovely flowers, Dan, nice choice! 🙏🏻😊
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So sorry to hear this news, Anne. My thoughts and hopes are with you. P:lease do keep us up with what is happening- one friend to another.
Gwen.
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Thanks for the update. I hope someone finds a magic formula for you. I simply can’t imagine fighting so many battles at once.
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Oh, Anne, I am sorry to hear you have been wrangling with all this. I hope you’ll soon be feeling much better.
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Thank you, John! They cookies are delicious. 🤭
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Thank you, Gwen. I will try to stay in touch. Some days are better than others but the lack of iron has been making communication difficult. 🫣
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There are many who have it much worse, Anne. But I do look forward to being back to my usual self. 😉
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Thank you, Treacy! Me too! 😀
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That does not sound good at all. I send you my good wishes for a rapid recovery.
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Thank you, Tootlepedal. I appreciate the well wishes. I am not a very patient patient.
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Oh, Anne I am so sorry to hear this. I am hoping to hear you are all better very soon. You have been missed. How sweet of Dan to get you beautiful flowers and yummy cookies. Big hugs!
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