6/12/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178806)
United States
June 12, 2024 3:10am CST
My husband was a little grouchy when he called me "last night"; but it was actually after midnight this morning. He had another hard session; but he feels that with someone to walk up the stairs with him, he could do the garage steps now. He still cannot get in and out of bed without assistance.
I had planned on seeing him today; but my back went out on me again. Very annoying. I wanted to get that paperwork signed. Maybe I will be able to go in the next few days. I am still having some pain from the UTI; and I only have 2 pills left. I'm hoping I don't have to have a lab test again.
Had to buy a 50 pack of ketchup packets from Walmart because hubs uses so much ketchup when he eats his fast food meals or beef meals that he gets for lunch and dinner from the staff. lol
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
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16 responses
@FourWalls (68046)
• United States
12 Jun
Can you call your doctor and ask for a refill? That seems like a short course of antibiotics for a UTI. (Well, I’m on antibiotics all the time for an immune deficiency, so what do I know….) I thought the “standard course” was ten days.
Anyway, I hope he gets stronger (like that Chicago song, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”) quickly!! And I hope you get feeling better. 
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@FourWalls (68046)
• United States
13 Jun
@LindaOHio — the immunologist says, in reality, being on the Amoxicillin all the times is, as he puts it, “the lesser of two evils.” He says the problem comes from going on and off antibiotics all the time. And, surprisingly, there’s now some studies backing the use of antibiotics for an immunodeficiency problem. He said he felt so good (and probably vindicated) when studies backing the use of antibiotics were presented at immunology conferences.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thank you for your concern. I'm sorry to hear about your immune deficiency. It's not good to be on antibiotics that much. My PCP ordered another urine test and a blood test so we shall see.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
14 Jun
@FourWalls I have to take Amoxicillin every time I go to the dentist, etc. because of my knee and hip replacements. One of those strange things.
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@RasmaSandra (79886)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Jun
Sorry about your back and that you could not visit, I am sure your hubby is just frustrated that he cannot get back home, I hope your back feel better and many blessings to the both of you,
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thank you for your concern and blessings.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jun
I'm sorry you won't see him as planned because your back went out. I hope it feels better soon so you can go see him and get the paperwork signed.
It sounds like he's doing well with stairs. Soon he should be getting in and out of bed too.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun
@LindaOHio I'm glad she did.
I'm sorry the pain comes and goes.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun
@LindaOHio I'm glad she did.
I'm sorry the pain comes and goes.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Our housekeeper's mother took the paperwork to get it signed. Thanks. The pain comes and goes. There's no rhyme or reason to it.
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@lovebuglena (44537)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Jun
That is a lot of ketchup you got. But I guess it will go quick. I hope your back will get better.
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@lovebuglena (44537)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Jun
@LindaOHio I tend to stay away from those packets because they have high fructose corn syrup in it. But if that's the only thing available I will use it.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thanks. Yes, he uses more than 5 packets on a burger with fries.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
12 Jun
Sorry about your back. Hope you can get the papers signed soon and that your husband continues to improve nicely
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@kareng (59186)
• United States
16 Jun
@LindaOHio I am sorry you are still in pain. I would have gone to Urgent Care to get medicine same day if my doctor wouldn't take care of it!!
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
15 Jun
I'm still having some pain; so my doctor ordered another urine test and a blood test.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
16 Jun
@kareng Some of the markers came back abnormal; so I will call my PCP first thing on Monday.
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@snowy22315 (180797)
• United States
12 Jun
Sorry about your bacjK. That must be frustrting.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
12 Jun
It's annoying because sometimes there's no rhyme or reason for it cramping up.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thank you so much. It comes and goes.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
12 Jun
Thank you, He used 5 ketchup packets just on his burger!
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
12 Jun
Thank you. I'm sure he'll be better today.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jun
I'm sorry to hear about your back going out! I'm sure your husband will make improvement:) He's determined to get better!
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jun
@LindaOHio Pain is real! regardless of what causes it:(
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thank you. Aside from the pain, it's just annoying since there's no rhyme or reason for it to cramp up.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
13 Jun
@LindaOHio
Even though the visits are very important not y ou have to take care of yourself and it sounds like you are in pain and need to take it easy so you can be in g ood spirits when you visit him. It is sad that now they are pushing him when in the beginning they could have worked with him and now he would not have to be pushing himself. You take care and hope someone helped you with the ketchup. It sounded like it was heavy.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
13 Jun
@LindaOHio
You are welcome. I am glad that the ketchup was light and not heavy.,
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thank you for your concern. The back pain comes and goes. Nothing that can be done. The ketchup was very light -- it was those little packets. Have a good day.
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@Beestring (14562)
• Hong Kong
12 Jun
I can understand your husband's mood may fluctuate given the current situation.
Sorry you are not yet recovered. Hope you feel better soon.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
12 Jun
PT must be helping if hubby is complaining. Sounds hopeful that he'll be able to come home.
I feel bad that your visit had to be cancelled but I hope you feel better and that you don't have to have another lab test. Certainly hope your back feels better Linda.
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@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
13 Jun
Thank you. My PCP ordered another urine test and added a blood test too.
@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
14 Jun
Will be seeing him today after I get my labs done at the clinic. Have a good weekend.
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