Re: MRSA, Diabeltes, Great Grands!

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Congrats on the G-gma stuff-- what a joy!

Now-- I'm landing in the middle of you. YOU HAVE ACTIVE MRSA. THIS MEANS YOU CAN SPREAD THE INFECTION TO OTHERS.

YES, I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU DIDN'T WANT TO GO BACK INTO THE HOSPITAL. NONE OF WANT TO DO THAT. BUT THE QUICKER YOU GET ON THE MEDS YOU NEED, AND TAKE THEM AS YOU SHOULD-- THAT MEANS NOT SNEAKING OUT FOR A CIGARET, THE FASTER YOU'LL BE ENJOYING THAT NEW GRANDCHILD AND CAN SAFELY (FOR YOU AND ALL THOSE YOU LOVE) NOT BE A HEALTH ISSUE TO OTHERS.

AS FOR THE BLOOD SUGAR THING-- WHAT IS THIS THEY GAVE YOU SOME PILLS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, WHEN THAT DIDN'T DROP THE SUGARS, THEY PUT YOU ON INSULIN. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'VE STOPPED THE INSULIN???

Look, we've all gone thru the denial thing-- sarcoidosis is here-- it's real, and the only way to handle it and all that it entails is to be responsible in your treatments-- for the MRSA, the diabetes, the smoking issue. It's time for straight talking with yourself-- and choose what you want-- to be as healthy as you can be despite having a chronic illness-- or stay sick and very possibly infect others with what you've got going on.

Chose wisely-- you've got an extended family that would enjoy your company,

Very sincerely,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

To: Neurosarcoidosis Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 11:25:24 PMSubject: CHECKING IN

Hello everyone. I think I'm doing ok at the moment. I had another bout with MRSA but this time I went to the ortho doc & when I went back a week later for the results he said I had MRSA again, this time in my elbow & forearm. He sent me directly to the hospital but I had planned a thrift store trip at St s and a stop at my local yarn shop. Hard headed me did those and also had lunch with my daughter. I didn't want to be in the hospital that long without having a bit of fun first. Since they did surgery this time on my elbow & 2 spots on my forearm I got less of the Vancomycin so I could sneak out & smoke. Yea, I know it's bad for me but the sarcs not good for me either. My blood sugar was up again even though I haven't been diagnosed with diabetes. They gave me pills a couple times but they must not have worked good enough & I got insulin

shots several days also. They gave me a prescription for a glucose meter to check my blood 2 times a day just to get some kind of idea of what's going on. The hospital I was at has the best meals & desserts but they put me on the diabetes diet & my portions shrunk & the cakes disappeared. They tried to fool me with a smaller plate but it didn't work. LOL They did come around with a snack cart before bedtime & they had the best ice cream made with Splenda! It's the one fake sugar that doesn't give me diarrhea. I'm so sorry eveyone is not up to par and I'll pray for the group like I do every night. I am still trying to pretend the sarc isn't there but every time I come out of the hospital it's been getting harder to use my walker instead of this wheelchair. I could join the gym for way less than the amount left over after medicare pays but I don't know if the gym would want me there. I

might be considered an accident waiting to happen. LOL I'm not taking my Cytoxan treatment again until both docs tell me it's ok. I have to apply for the medicade spenddown before I can send in the paperwork to get a reduced price on the Remicade Dr B wants to put me on but I keep getting sick. Maybe I can manage it this week!

Oh yea I forgot the good stuff! I'm a great grandmother! Ava Lynn came into the world on August 19. I was still waiting on the blood test about the MRSA but I was in the ER waiting room all 3 days it took for her to get here. My granddaughter had gestational diabetes and her blood pressure was so high he told her to forget about going to work that day and go straight to the hospital. It took 3 days of them trying to induce her labor before that sweet little girl was born. Her husband and mother were both in the room when she delivered. Even though her husband was feeling queasy a few times he made it & even cut the cord! I was impressed when I heard that. I was in the ER waiting room knitting for the baby & socks for my charity knitting group.

How is Rose doing? The last post I read she seemed terribly down & not like her normal cheerful funny self.

Have to get up in less than 6 hours so I'll check in tomorrow if I'm not back in the hospital.

in 'tucky

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