Sunday, September 26, 2010

"Difficile" Times

Round two of pneumonia has been treated with mixed success.  I am thrilled to report that my breathing is much improved!  However, the extended broad spectrum antibiotics have unfortunately caused a super-infection... commonly known as C. Diff.  This nasty, nasty infection has left me about as miserable as I can be.  I am suffering with severe cramping abdominal pain.  My amazing and wonderful doctor actually had to make a house call today to examine me and bring me some medication for the pain.  On a Sunday!  Of course, I am now on another antibiotic to fight this infection, as well.

Without my primary doctor, I don't know where I'd be.  But for now, I am laying low and trying to heal.

12 comments:

  1. Hang in there Holly. Please don't hesitate to ask us for help. Is there anything you feel like eating or crave at all? Dana, Larry and I enjoy cooking and can drop off anything you want or need. Toni Green

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  2. Praying you will get a break and smooth sailing to recovery TODAY!!! lisa

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  3. Dear Holly - Curtis and I were so sad to hear that you have been attacked by this horrible bug. Thank goodness you have a wonderful doctor who came to your rescue yesterday with pain relief and a new C. Diff. treatment. We are hoping and praying that both meds kick in, but laying low until then must be the ticket. Please hug Steve, Jake and Luke for us. We hope to see you at Christmas if not before.
    Lots of love,
    Elaine and Curtis

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  4. Holly, don't know what else to do but keep you in prayer. Big hugs and continued good thoughts are sent your way. I'm so sorry for you pain and suffering. Love, Bonnie

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  5. Holly:
    Very sorry to hear about the latest setback and the pain you are experiencing. I certainly hope that things improve very, very soon.
    Love,
    Glenn

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  6. Holly
    I will continue to hold you in my thoughts sending you lots of healing energy your way. I hope you feel much better soon.
    Victoria

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  7. Holly. What to do with you??? Thank you to your doctor for taking care of you. Lie down, close your eyes and think of happy times in the future:). This WILL go away.

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  8. "COME ON HOLLY" good wishes are sent from across the big pond! We know what a fighter you are, this is definatly not a nice thing to be having to go through, over and above all what you have already been through! Hope you are feeling better soon, love to you and your gang! mic xxxx

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  9. Always thinking of you and sending you good, healing vibes! Just. Keep. Fighting.

    Lots of love, Jolie

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  10. Hope you are feeling better on antibiotics for c diff...Praying that you recover soon from all these setbacks and start to feel better.Love Rachna

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  11. We know you can make it through this - Keep up your great attitude and remember how many people believe in you.

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  12. Dear Holly,

    Please know that even when you do not post anything, we are all here rooting for you and sending our love.
    With love,
    George and Karen

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