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DIAGNOSIS: Pneumonia
Sunday morning March 9th I was at my lowest point things seemed to be spiraling out of control a bit I needed help quick! I got out of bed and made coffee at 7 am. I knew for sure I needed some antibiotics. Ginny was up shortly after me. She usually sleeps until at least 8 on Sunday morning we talked about seeing the doctor soon. I went out to clear the driveway. It had snowed another load overnight.
About 8:30am headache, feverish, sore throat, highly congested;. I asked Ginny to call Doc Peterson's office for a referral to a place to get treatment ASAP.
By 10:15 am Sunday Ginny was getting a bit tense about the phone-tag situation by the time she completed arrangements for me to visit an after hours medical facility. The place was called "After Hours medical care". Turns out to be a nice facility.
We arrived for my 12:15 appointment, The receptionists was extraordinary pleasant. The place was spacious and near empty. Nearby the bathrooms someone had recently puked (couldn't make those last 10feet in, must be.), it seemed as if some type of "disinfective/neutralizer" was sprinkled on it, could use some of that stuff on School bus just in case... It must be noted all the medical personnel seemed competent at the "after Hours medical Facility. Doc Joe Ndongwa was top quality! He took my history. Then doc Joe told my wife (tongue in cheek but incredulous about my savoir-faire), that if ever again I run a fever 104+ and don't call a physician immediately, she should call 911 and have me taken away. His medical treatments saved my life -I am grateful. I never felt the fever would have long term negative effects and thought that letting it run it's course could be beneficial -perhaps that was foolish reasoning. Sunday afternoon March 9th, called Head Bus Driver Paula Schroth, left a message I would not be able to work for the week.
At 3:15pm Sunday The miracle cure began. Doc Joe Ndongwa prescribed prescribed the antibiotic Azithromycin, and some Cheratussin AC - using that "controlled substance"will keep me out of work while I'm on it . Additionally he prescribed, Prednisone and Claritin, to alleviate symptoms of my condition.
By 3am Monday March 10th my lungs were loosening up!
At 3pm Monday, steady improvements are being made, still no voice, the rash is lessening, The turnaround in my overall feeling has been incredible! Is the Prednisone contributing to these elated feelings? "What a difference 12 hours make"!
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