Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => General Chatter => Topic started by: Courtenay1826 on August 11, 2007, 12:37:43 AM
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I had such the night...And luckily my husband was there, because if he wasn't I don't know what would have happened! :quiver
I had leaned over to start a bath for the kids, and all of a sudden I felt dizzy, the room spinned, and I passed out. Apparently, I fell backwards against the sink, where my husband found me.
I wasn't responsive at all, so he called 911, and our tenants came over to watch the kids while the paramedics came. Her friend is a cop, who was visiting (THANK GOD!)
He took my pulse and listened to my breathing. Apparently I wasn't doing much of either, so when the medics came they plugged me up to the O2 machine which only registered at 75%. Yikes.
After dealing with a very snarky paramedic, who accused me of being high on drugs because my pupils were dilated (uh, duh isnt that what happens when youre low on oxygen?) and getting stuck with an 18 gauge needle by the jerk, the other paramedic stepped in and was very nice.
After a cat scan and all the bloodwork, it turns out I have MASSIVE sinus and bladder infections. I had to go off my antibiotics for a week due to some nasty side effects, and was just about to go back on, and this is what happened.
So, I have vertigo caused by the massive sinus infection, I'm on AntiVert (Meclizine) and Zithromyacin. I'll keep you updated...they've released me as long as Im not alone for three days, in case I pass out again.
I guess the point to this whole post is - I havent been on in a long time because I've felt so crappy, and Im sorry for that!!! But now we know why.
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Oh dear!
I'm really sorry for what has happened to you. How are you feeling now?
Everyone hates those jerks who pretend to "know better" :mad
I wish you all the best for the future and hope that you get well soon and such thing never happens again. Amen.
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HI courtenay,
Sorry to hear about you not feeling well.Take care or should i say make sure your husband takes good
care of you & rest! hope your feeling much better real soon!
:hugfriend
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Hi Courtney
I'm sorry to read that you have been unwell.I hope you will get better soon .
Love
Kathy
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Oh, dear :hugfriend thank God your huband was there, hope you feel better now and please take care
Manal
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I do hope you recover soon. Always take care! Get well and Godspeed! :console :flowers :flowers :bighug
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Thanks everyone for your replies - Im still feeling very dizzy but luckily am able to stay with my parents with the kids this weekend for a little extra help.
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Oh My!!!
Feel better soon! I've had my share of sinus infections, but nothing like yours. :getwell
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Hi Courtney,
Been ill myself but I sure hope you are doing better. I have sinus/allergy problems and use a humdifier to keep the air clean.
But I sure hope things work out and just take it slow.
Love...Meme
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Hi Courtney,
Sorry to hear about the ordeal - I hope you have improved now.
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Hope you are feeling great - and enjoying your little ones!
:hugfriend Sharmin
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Hi,
Its nice to know that you are in good hands and improving.
The only thing that bothered me is that Paramedic accusing you of high on drugs, I hate when they do that. Apparently, this is very typical of them as they see a lot of these cases and sees everybody with a same narrow lense. Few years back I went to hospital with increased heart rate and straight forward they asked me stupid questions; only when I burst out and shouted at their lack of respect and insensitive attitude and asked to see the doctor right away rather dealing with them.
Anyways, please feel better and relax for now.