back on antibiotics

salamander

Sorry to bore you all again but have got another infection so back on the antibiotics again. I have had precisely 4 days off them. This time it's my throat as well as my chest. grrr! Making chicken soup and staying in bed. What else can a girl do?

My Gp fantastic as usual. She says the increased dose of steroids is the reason why I've got ill again. Going to have to chose between my joints or infections it seems, until they can sort out my meds. Tough one so rang the rheumy nurse and she is going to try and sort out my urgent appointment with consultant - i.e. find out what's happened to it! I don't think arthritis will kill me but do think an infection might. I'm shocked at how vulnerable I am to them.

p.s. been having a little trouble with my identity too - sorry to all those I've confused by changing my avatar so many times - gone back to my original choice

marion1952

Good heavens Salamander!

I hope the appointment comes through soon.

Have you had blood tests recently (sorry if I've missed this).. I am wondering what your inflammatory markers are showing/how high they are...

Take care

Marion

salamander

hi Marion, yes, I had some a couple of weeks ago and they were fine apart from raised liver - but told that prob due to antib's. Problem with steroids is they mask the results so inflammatory markers always down. Both my rheumy and my gp don't think I need to have any done right now. It's worrying though. Don't know what to say to my family and friends as they must be as bored as I am with it all.

marion1952

Hi Salamander

Oh - I understand now about the steroids 'masking' the inflammation..

I do hope you pick up soon - you must be absolutely worn out with all these infections..

take care

Marion x

dorcas

Hi salamander,

You're not boring us! far from it... we want to hear how you are and support you if we can.

Lowered resistance because of the meds and then steroids on top has floored your body :roll: but now they know what they're dealing with I hope it won't be long before you get back to normal.

difficult to do without the arther meds :? but sounds as though that's the only way forward flower.

keep posting as much and as often as you need to... you're going through so much just now....we are here for you.

Iris x

ironic

Hi Sally,
Gosh you must be sooo fed up now. Fingers crossed that you get your appointment asap.
Really need to get things sorted for you now.

Thank goodness that you have a good doctor.

Lv, Ix

salamander

thanks everyone, couldn't manage without you at the moment.
xx

dreamdaisy

Morning salamander, I hope things are a little better today. I hope I have posted this to the right salamander - there seem to be a few about, all with different piccies! DD

salamander

they're all me DD! Am feeling a bit better this morning (finger's crossed) so the antib's have kicked in. Only, I forgot to reduce my steroids this morning as supposed to in order to help infection. Drat! Another edgy day and sleepless night

dreamdaisy

Oh dear, we do have a lot to keep track of, sometimes. 'Tis easily done, hun (oooh! that could go on the poetry sticky!) It may go better than you think - I sincerely hope so. DD

frogmorton

Hi Sal

poor old you :shock:

What a time yo are having! I do hope things pick - up soon - so the antib's are kicking in - tomorrwo note to SAL - cut down the steroids

Hope you feel WAY better soon.

Love

Toni xx

salamander

Thanks DD and Toni, yes am going to put a great big sticker on the box. I've got so many meds it gets confusing, though I am cutting some out.