Well a lot has happened since last we "talked"! The day after my last post I was admitted to Highland Hospital. Turns out I had bacterial pneumonia. That led to a 3 night stay  as we waited for test results to determine the best antibiotic for my strain of the illness.

Christmas was lovely. Alison and Jeff  hosted and as difficult as it was for me to give it up it was the right decision. They were gracious hosts and we all brought things to contribute However, I was still coughing!

When I went for my injection 1/3. I was feeling a little poorly but was in denial, as I did not want to miss a treatment. I tried to put on a "healthy face" but when I had to admit I thought I was going to be sick to my stomach. Dr. Passero said we had to skip my treatment. I asked him if he was concerned about skipping and he said not at all, he would be more concerned with giving me the treatment when I was not feeling well. They tested me for RSV, Covid and Flu and called me an hour or so later to say I tested positive for flu. I have never had the flu my whole life! I really did not feel that bad (maybe because I had the flu shot?) but I started Tamiflu and quickly felt better. I had my next treatment per schedule on 1/17.  My cough, evidently my BFF, still was here keeping me company. 

We headed to Florida 1/18. I appreciated taking 2 nights on the road, especially since my sciatica (now on the right side) was pretty bad. 

I had my first visit and treatment at Moffitt on 1/30. That went well. My NP feels my pain probably is nerve pain (sciatica) based on her exam but set up an MRI for my next visit to see if anyting else is going on.  In the meantime I am having accupuncture, and using heat and ice and rest. I am also following the advice of my NP and accupuncture doc and cooling it on any exercise (although they said I can do the pool). Hopefully, I will feel better by my next visit and we can cancel the MRI. They SO nice at Moffitt.  So are their new heated, vibrating recliners in the  treatment center!

We have had great weather since we arrived. Cool, but very sunny, with a couple of 80 degree days sneaking in. No rain so far, but it looks like tomorrow will give us a good soaking. Which we need. And guess what? For the first time since about May my cough is just about gone!