I know its been awhile, but I've been sick. Neil and I went on a small trip to Vegas (oh how I love Vegas), and I came home with a superbug of some sorts. Well, I'm calling it a super bug anyways. My body just couldn't shake it, I felt better after a few days and then it hit me again on Christmas Eve. I went and spent my Christmas at the Emergency Room by my house.
They diagnosed me with pneumonia. A few days later, I felt even worse, and headed to the Emergency Room again, this time at Rush (where they have been treating me for leukemia). They didn't see pneumonia, but they did feel I wasn't on strong enough medication. Now I'm on plenty!! I feel better, but I still have a cough and my chest is still very sore. Every cough makes it hurt worse. I am on pain medication for it, but it makes me so sleepy, that I try not to take too much.
Today is the first time I am going to venture out since this started. I have been homebound for at least two weeks, with the exception of doctor and emergency room visits.
Lesson Learned: Even though I am in remission, I can and will get sick easily. When I get sick, it will be tough on my body. There is no such thing as a "little cold" right now. My white count may be fine...all my "numbers" can be okay, but my immune system in general has been through the ringer this past year. I still need to be careful and take it easy.
Trust me, I will wear my mask today at Walgreens.
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