I am not doing well
@GardenGerty (161080)
United States
April 23, 2023 3:35pm CST
I am not sure why but I am not doing well.
I got up this morning at 6. Ate, took medicine, and went back to bed at 7:30. Slept until almost 12:30. Bob went to church without me. I did not even hear him leave.
I got up and ate a snacky type meal and now I am tired again. No fever. No energy though.
Bob is out mowing the lawn. It has been a couple of years since he has felt well enough to do it.
I need to do some things other than be online. I possibly need to eat some more. I just want more sleep.
I will keep you posted about things, I guess.
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@DaddyEvil (137860)
• United States
23 Apr 23
I hope you feel better soon.
Uhm... when was the last time you had a complete blood test done? I'm only asking because you sound just like Pretty just before she fainted in her room and I took her to the ER... She had low potassium levels and was really low in iron...
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
Had a CBC in February, the 20th. On the other hand, I have been craving potatoes, bananas and oranges, and eating all three. Those are potassium rich, but I may be needing it. Fatigue is a side effect of the cephelexin I am taking. Oh and my hemoglobin in March when I gave power reds was 14.3
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@DaddyEvil Oh, me too. Like I said, I seem to be craving potassium rich foods, and I am eating them. The first two nights on this antibiotic I had serious muscle spasms in a weird place on my ankle, not the way I have had them in the past. So I have been drinking G2 gatorade to help with all my electrolytes. In fact, I should do that tomorrow as well. I was doing that the day I felt really good. Thanks for the reminder.
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@DaddyEvil (137860)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@GardenGerty Yeah, but you've been sick since you had the CBC... The ER doctors told us it doesn't take much for our bodies to start dumping the potassium in our bodies.
I just want you to feel like you again. 
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
That is so frustrating. Do you have your electronics and such on surge protectors to keep them safe when the power comes back on?
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
@AmbiePam Ooh, I lost a modem, computer, and printer last May. But they were on a surge protector. I have a better one now.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
I did not nap more, but I will go to bed early tonight.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
No fever. I am inclined to think @DaddyEvil is correct and my potassium is low from illness and medicine. Whatever, I am drinking G2 Gatorade to replenish. I may take some iron for a while.
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@LadyDuck (472213)
• Switzerland
25 Apr 23
@GardenGerty Gatorade has only 37 milligrams of potassium for an 8 ounce bottle. One banana contains 425 mg of potassium. Throw those garbage drinks and eat a banana.
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@spiderdust (14760)
• San Jose, California
27 Apr 23
@LadyDuck Heather is diabetic and G2 is a lower-sugar electrolyte solution, so I imagine it's better for her blood glucose levels than a banana.
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@1creekgirl (41812)
• United States
23 Apr 23
Do you think you might have Covid? I pray you'll feel stronger soon.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
I had Covid one time, and it was not bad at all. I know I have strep and I have been fighting some kind of infection like strep since mid January. They did not test me for Covid, though.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
@1creekgirl They diid not call it strep until this month. I had quite a bout with parotitis in February and it did not heal up with the first two antibiotics, so I got referred to an ENT clinic. More antibiotics, different kind, felt better. . . for about three days. Then "bam" strep.
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@1creekgirl (41812)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@GardenGerty You really shouldn't still be fighting strep for four months! Please get to a good doctor. Strep can damage your heart.
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@aninditasen (16518)
• Raurkela, India
24 Apr 23
Hope you will recover from your illness soon. I think it's lack of sleep. Try taking some boiled vegetables or chicken or meat salad that you make you feel energetic.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
Those all sound very good and are part of my diet almost always.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
29 Apr 23
@aninditasen Sometimes when ill you need extra sleep.
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@aninditasen (16518)
• Raurkela, India
25 Apr 23
@GardenGerty Then I think it's lack of sleep.
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@kaylachan (72206)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Apr 23
Could be a bug. I do hope you start feeling better though.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
I am being treated for strep. I am on the fourth antibiotic since February.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
@kaylachan I think I need to build my body back up.
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@kaylachan (72206)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Apr 23
@GardenGerty Wow..../ I do feel for you.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
Well, I slept 8 hours and thought it was good, but something is going on to make me tired.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
I was somewhat better today. Still absent minded. Drinking G2 Gatorade to make sure my electrolytes are up.
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Apr 23
@GardenGerty I'm glad you're getting better.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
They chose not to do a respiratory panel because I tested positive for Strep.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
29 Apr 23
@RubyHawk It may be a virus in addition to strep. I just am not getting energy back.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Apr 23
@GardenGerty Strep is bad enough. Hope you’re better soon.
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@LindaOHio (182533)
• United States
29 Apr 23
Were you tested for COVID-19? There are several MyLotters dealing with illnesses right now; and I honestly can't remember what you said. I hope you feel better soon. I'm glad to hear that Bob is feeling well enough to cut the grass.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
29 Apr 23
I was only tested for strep. I have finished antibiotics. The walk in clinic doctor referred me back to the Ear, Nose, Throat clinic, but I think I would be better off going to my local doctor.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
I am going to rest more, and drink some drinks that help with electrolytes.
@astutimeliana723 (4667)
• Indonesia
24 Apr 23
I'm sad to hear that, I hope you get well soon.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
Thank you. I am trying to take some positive health measures.
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@astutimeliana723 (4667)
• Indonesia
25 Apr 23
@GardenGerty You are welcome. That's good for you. Keep it up. 
@snowy22315 (182646)
• United States
24 Apr 23
Do you think there is any possibility you have mono? That can make you very sleepy. What a switch Bob is doing well, and you are sick.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
I will see an ENT specialist May 1. She will likely run some more tests.
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@celticeagle (168721)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Apr 23
So sorry to hear you are not well. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
24 Apr 23
I hope so too. I have a lot to get done in the next month.
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@celticeagle (168721)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 23
@GardenGerty .........Might have to get some help.
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@RebeccasFarm (90573)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Apr 23
Oh dear my Heather..please get better soon.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
I have strep. I am taking antibiotics. I have been on several different antibiotics since Mid February. Either the infection is just hanging on or the medicine is wiping me out.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
More than likely that is the problem.
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@zulfrontado (199)
• Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
24 Apr 23
It may be that you have eaten too many sugary foods.
Sugar drains us of energy. Sometimes it happens to me.
So I change the sweets for fruits, or a glass of water.
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
25 Apr 23
No, I have no sweets here. I have fruit, several kinds, in fact.
