I was admitted to the hospital Monday night. My Fever started Friday night and started up again Saturday after my stepdad’s funeral -it continued through Monday.
Went to the doctor Saturday afternoon for flu test. Negative.
I noticed a tiny pressure sore Saturday night. No biggie. I get tiny ones last I heal with something called amergigel all the time, but the the next day there was a tuny lump with it. That is not normal.
That lump doubled by Monday so I went back to doctor, she sent me to ER.
They immediately put me in their trauma ER room. My heart rate was 175 bpm. And my temp was 103.9. They did EKG, CT of what thought to be an abscess and chest X-ray.
They took me for emergency surgery around 10 pm to drain it but there wasn’t much there to drain. Odd.
They’ve pumped me with at 4 antibiotics. My fever woouldn’t stay down. I was miserable.
My fatherinlaw is with the kids and my husband is with me.
Today, we finally discovered I have Group A strep infection that caused the lump under my tiny sore (common in the perineal area, who knew?) and led to my high fevers.
I’ll be here a few more days while they get the antibiotics worked out ..
It sucks they had had to open me making a larger sore but they wouldn’t have gotten the needed tissue otherwise.
It should heal better than an actual pressure because it’s not.
Barbara Kane says
I’m so sorry about your Step Dad, but glad his suffering is over. Hopefully they will get the right antibiotic going and get you home soon! 🙂
Star Traci says
HUGS!!!
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Debra says
Oh goodness. That is so scary! Hugs for a quick recovery.
Al Past says
Got a candle lit for you, girl. I’ll be watching it and you too. ¡Que te mejores prontito!
Amanda Whittington says
Sending hugs to you and your family, hopefully you will have a speedy recovery and soon all be back together xxx
Jenine says
I’m really sorry to hear that you’re in the hospital, Priscilla. I hope your treatment and recovery go well and you’re feeling better in no time. I know it’s hard to be laid up when you have a family to care for. 🙁
Laurie Hanan says
You’re in my prayers for quick and complete healing. Glad you have someone to watch the kids so your husband can be with you and you can put all your energy into getting better. <3