MightyMouse Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well, it wasn't my spleen, it was the lower lobe of my left lung They're thinking I had bronchitis which is now working its way to pnuemonia. The lobe is compressed--I'm on strong antibiotics, zofran, drops for my ears, two different anti-inflmatories & and pain meds. I just wanted to fill people in--now I'm going to bed. I was given enough morphine via my iv to put down a horse, but I'm still up. They're hoping it will resolve itself by the weekend--if not, they'll either add a round of steroids or have me back at the hospital. I'm still in pain and hoping to get some sleep.Thanks for the good thougths.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Nina, I'm glad they found out what's wrong, but I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Hopefully you are all better by the end of the weekend if not sooner. I'll keep you in my thoughts, take care. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 oh good grief nina! what a bummer. good thing you did go to the er though...here's hoping you get some rest and a break from the pain..em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I'm glad they found out soon enough to maybe keep you out of the hospital.Rest up----and let the meds do thier job. Hang in there---i'm sending good thoughts your way.I'm sorry your infection got that bad---hopefully a lot of rest and the meds will make you feel stronger and clean up the infection.Stay warm---and sip a little tea.......... Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Hi Nina,Did not expect this one.I hope you feel better soon and are able to stay out of the hospital.Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Wow ~ glad they found out what was causing the pain. I hope they found it early and the meds will help without another trip to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Wow, hope it clears up quickly for you Nina. Get lots of rest and chicken soup!!!! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Hi everyone--just woke up from some sleep, which was delicious. I'm very sore and short of breath, but at least relieved to know that for ONCE there is an identifiable reason for the pain. The ER doc told me to stay home tomorrow too, so looks like maybe Monday I can go back to work, as long as my breathing is a bit better.Thanks for all your good wishes... they help me feel a little better. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belinda Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I am glad the found out what is going on and hope you feel better soon..Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 oh my nina!! Ihope that you feel better soon!! and am glad that you did go to the ER.. and that they found a cause of your pain. and that they can fix it!!.. hang in there mighty mouse..hugslinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Nina,Just saw that you were ill and wanted to send some get-well vibes your way. You don't want to be anywhere near a hospital during the Christmas season ... the fourth-string staff is usually on call.Hope you're better real soon!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Wow! A collapsed lung, what a drag. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 I hope you start feeling better soon. I am glad you know whats wrong now. Good luck, and hope it clears up soon!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganjan Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Get well wishes are coming your way from Michigan Jan. Nina it is fortunate that you caught it now rather than later. I hope you do indeed get back to work in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hi Nina,hope you'll feel better soon. Warm wishes!Corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracefulprincess Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hope you'll be feeling much better really soon!! You're in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hi Nina, Do not be going back to work too soon! Three days of recouperation may not be long enough to get things going back in the right direction. You sure don't want to be in the hospital over the holidays! Take very good care of yourself! Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattiL Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hi Nina,Glad to hear you're feeling better. Don't push yourself by going back to work too early. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetParadise49 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Feel better Nina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwen Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 thank goodness they found out the problem and you are resting at home! So glad the drs didn't just stand around mumbling! get well soon. never thought about a lung! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted December 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thanks for the get well wishes. I'm trying I'm very shaky, and I've been sleeping a lot and a bit nauseated. My energy level is low, low looooow.The formal diagnoses from the ER were: atelectasis (partial lung collapse), pneumonia and pleurisy (which I've had before). I have to follow up with my gp to make sure the antibiotics are working b/c otherwise the pneumonia could get worse. I agree with the few of you who mentioned that the hospital is a terrible place to be on the holidays. Those who know me more than a few years know that i spent new years' of 2001-2002 in the hospital with pneumonia and a massive sinus infection. I have no wishes to ever repeat that performance!!sleep is on the menu for the next few days...but I did use up 4 sick days out, leaving me with only 4 more for the rest of my school year (to June 2006). Oy. nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 HI Nina, what type of teacher are you????? Anyhow, I agree with the others, def get alot of rest so you can ENJOY the holidays!!! Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted December 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Special education with a speciality in autism for the past 20 years... I'm not a teacher though; I'm certified as a Behavior Analyst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 wow nina!! OMG!! I have had both pneumonia and puerisy.. though i cant say that i've had them both at the same time.. one alone is enough.. and hurt like H***.... Oh my... and collapsed lung to boot.. whew!girl take it easy....I really hope that you start feeling better soon..HUGSLinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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