Yet another update from me today; with answers this time :-)

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Hi everyone,

I was really feeling pretty miserable when I posted that other

message today. I still feel rather miserable, BUT the good news is

that I found out what the matter truly is, and can now at least DO

something about it.

After posting my message, I had such a headache that I decided to

lay down and take a nap. My head hurt so bad, that sleep just wasn't

going to happen. I thought to myself that it's just crazy to keep

waiting to get better every day, when in fact, it felt like I was

getting worse!

So....I called my doctor - my family doctor this time, not my OS,

and luck was with me when I called because the receptionist said if

I could get there right away I could see my doctor today because

they just had a cancellation the call before me.

I jumped at the chance, and left home right away. When the doctor

saw me, and I told him how I've been feeling, he looked in my ears,

nose and throat (as much of my throat as he could see with me being

wired anyway) and said " It's no surprise that you're feeling this

miserable, because you not only have a sinus infection, but a very

bad double ear infection with a lot of fluid build up as well. "

I nearly cried when he said that because I was so relieved to have

an explanation for why I've been feeling SO rotten.

He gave me a really strong antibiotic to take, it's called Avelox. I

have never heard of Avelox before; but then it's been a while since

I've been sick enough to need antibiotics like this so I really

don't care what it is as long as I start to feel better.

I already took my dose for today, and am feeling more positive now

that I can look forward to feeling better soon.

I'm glad I didn't wait a few days to see an ear, nose and throat

specialist as the nurse at my OS office suggested. I just decided

that I waited long enough already.

Anyway - that's my update and it's definately a better one than the

one I posted earlier.

Thank you for letting me vent! If I hadn't, I may not have worked

myself up enought to make the phone call to my family doctor today.

Judy

- 4 weeks post op; and a happy camper now that I know what was

causing so much extra pain :-)