General Medical issues thread

[Seat0B]

This is where becoming a pathologist is somewhat difficult for the general feeling of 'doing good' for humanity. The vast majority of time I am diagnosing patients with the worst news of their lives. Every day when I call other physicians I introduce myself and they think (or often out loud) say "oh noooo". It is so incredibly rare I call to give good news, but I treasure those calls every time.

Still. I know what I do is important. I give answers. I guide therapy. I give reasons for babies' deaths. But I so rarely give good news.

I’m grateful to the pathologists who’ve accompanied me on my journey with leukaemia. The thorough diligence of analysis of my blood forms the basis of the treatment plans that are keeping me going. You may be behind the scenes but I for one am grateful.

 

[JohnK]

So saw another GP Tuesday night who recommended another 10 days of Bactrim.

After 5-6 days of Trimethaprim there was some improvement but after 9 days of Trimethaprim followed by 3 days of Bactrim and epididymitIs has gotten slightly worse. Actually much worse.

And to boot on Wednesday night my whole body was sore so went to sleep early. I've had a sore throat since without any other symptoms until yesterday started coughing regularly. Last night was worse and now have stuffy nose, coughing and my throat feels full of phlegm.

 

[tgh]

There is a ripper bug doing the rounds, flattened me …good luck