I want to thank all of you so very much for caring so much about me. I promised I'd keep everyone updated. Here is the latest. Last week was not good. Ran in excess of 100 degrees each day and by the weekend was wiped out. GP visit on Friday led to decision to refer me on to rheumatologist and infectious disease specialist as well as run a CT scan.
CT scan was today and came back all clear which is glorious news. I am SO blessed!
GP still firmly believes this is a prolonged inflammatory response attributed to the initial virus in June that is just going to have to run its course. But given that it has now been two months he is totally on board with getting the other two specialists to weigh in. We are looking for a needle in a haystack at this point, and it may be a needle that actually doesn't exist in the haystack. My father went with me to the most recent appointment and really thinks my dr is being very thorough. Ditto re my husband.
We are supposed to take a vacation week after next to Colorado. I'm still on fence as to whether or not I will go. Some r&r there may do me some good. On the other hand, I want to wait and see how I fare next week before I pack a bag.
For those new on the quit journey. Let me tell you: 1) despite how down this thing has me mentally I would never consider smoking over this - you can beat your addiction! 2) how much more confident I went into that CT scan today as a non smoker! You can do this! It is SO worth the effort and YOU are worth the effort.
I want to again express my deepest gratitude for all of the messages I continue to receive from this incredible family. Your outpouring of love and support means the world to me. The fever is low grade, but running it for a prolonged period has worn me down tremendously so having so much love pour over me means a great deal to me because this is taking a toll on me mentally too.
Apologies in advance if I don't get a chance to send private thank you's to comments on this blog. I am going to try and get in as much rest as I can because honestly I need it right now.
Love to all,
Stac
