Two Weeks Ago…
Looking back, it seems such a long time ago that my temperature began to rise alarmingly, and I thought the worst. I never once thought it could have anything to do with cystitis that had been plaguing me for years.
I mean, some things you simply must learn to live with, like your mother in law or the resident ghost.
This time, however, it was serious.
Cystitis had progressed from a simple bladder problem to a full-blown kidney infection, possibly both kidneys.
My doctor was in lockdown, so my family telephoned the helpline 111 for help. I was given a week’s course of a strong antibiotic and told to drink as much water as possible.
It was a nightmare of a week.
A week when death seemed preferable to the agony I was going through. I was semi-conscious most of the time and unwilling to eat. The pills were seriously upsetting my stomach and made my body hurt even more, which I did not think was possible.
After what felt like a lifetime of pain, my temperature finally slid slowly back down to normal, but I didn’t feel normal at all. That would happen gradually and I’m not quite there yet!
I have lost 7 lbs somewhere, but don’t feel any different.
As I am writing this, my body still hurts and my head refuses to function properly. I keep trying to think of all the projects I had planned before this happened and wonder how my muse is feeling. I hope it feels better than I do, for we have much work to catch up on, seeing as how I have been reminded of how valuable our time is…
And I have just wasted enough of it already…
©Jaye Marie 2020
I’ve had that dastardly thing a couple of times in my life and it was HELL both times … so glad you’re on the mend now. 🙂
It has never been quite this bad before, and recovery is super slow but getting there in baby steps!
I’m glad to read that you’re on the mend, Jaye. What a terrible illness, though I’m glad you avoided the plague. Keep resting and let yourself heal.
I cannot believe how slow I am healing, but better than the alternative!
Just take it easy… you are more important than any project. x
I am, Sue… but loving the indications that I’m on the mend…
Glad to hear that, Jaye. x
Sending god vibes your way!
Ugh – that does sound like a tough two weeks – ❤️
Not anything I want to repeat, I can assure you!
😊
Hope you are feeling more like yourself very soon.
I can feel me starting to come back!
I hope you are feeling better soon. Sending hugs.
Hugs are most welcome at any time, Darlene but especially now!
Horrible affliction. It plagued my wife for years, still lurks. Best wishes Jaye.
Thank you so much…
💐 🌷 🌹 🥀 🌺 🌸 🌼 🌻
I hope you’ll be feeling much better every day!
So far, so good…
Hope you get back on your feet soon.
Baby steps so far!
Ugh, so sorry Jaye. Since you posted, I’d say you’re on the road to recovery.
Yes, I’m slowly feeling more normal, Cyn…
May good health find you soon <3
Thank you, Alethea…
You’re welcome
Oh, I hope you feel better soon. Have you tried drinking cranberry juice? Apparently that’s good for cystitis and kidney infections.
Doesn’t do a thing food me, but garlic capsules usually work, but not this time!