Pneumonia is no simple thing

[Vinylguy 4,674]

After 63 healthy years I thought I had a 48 hrs flu bug. Seems I get that every 4 or 5 yrs. No big deal, some Tylenol and extra blankets. Couple days later good to go. This time something seemed  much different but being 1 year away from medicare I was not about to go to the er and as I have never had a Dr. I could not get an appointment in a timely manner.  After 3 days of fever and severe chill, Lola made me go to what they call prompt care. Thank God I went. Got right in Sunday afternoon and 40 minutes later was diagnosed with pneumonia. I was shocked but if I had waited another day it would have been much worse. Probably hospitalization with no insurance.  Affordable care act only works for us if we dont work. Great idea but it needs fixed. Great Dr and very good experience.  Except for the flu test where they shove a long wire so far up your nose that it feels like they are stabbing your brain. Not fun. So I am 3 days into the meds and finally am fever free for the most part and not coughing incessantly but sleepy, week and tired all the time. Hoping to stay awake to watch the Cubs game. GO CUBBIES! !!

  Good news is I will recover. Bad news is it will take another 5 days possibly.  Got so tired of sleeping I decided to post my experience and let everyone know what's going on. Don't mess around with pneumonia or it will sneak up on you real quick. 

This is not sympathy ploy just shout out to the great folks at St Mary's prompt care.  If you have no insurance this is the place to go when your sick.

Terry 

[Digger 66 3,478]

Good to hear you're on the upswing .

Pneumonia is nothing to take lightly .

 

[953 nut 55,057]

Had pneumonia years back, sick time policy at work was ridiculous, so I went in until I couldn't stand it any more. Company Quack said I had a cold, get back to work! Went to the ER and was admitted for three days followed by a week of rest time. Then I was reprimanded for excessive use of sick time.

 

[Racinbob 11,039]

Thank God that you caught it in time and you had great caregivers. That's nothing to mess with anytime but especially as we get older. Take care of yourself and get back to 100% soon.

[Vinylguy 4,674]

5 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

Thank God that you caught it in time and you had great caregivers. That's nothing to mess with anytime but especially as we get older. Take care of yourself and get back to 100% soon.

I keep forgetting I'm no spring chicken.  Lol

[Racinbob 11,039]

Believe me Terry, I wouldn't have said a thing about age if I wasn't in the same boat. We can stop growing older but there ain't anybody that's gonna make us grow up. 

[Mrs. Redo 44]

Just now, Racinbob said:

Believe me Terry, I wouldn't have said a thing about age if I wasn't in the same boat. We can stop growing older but there ain't anybody that's gonna make us grow up. 

Amen to that.

[squonk 41,018]

Working at a Hospital I'm exposed to all kinds of crap. I don't get into the patient care area's as much as I used to but in March I got a nasty bug and had to take a couple days off. Place just about fell apart. 2 weeks ago I felt a cold coming on. That's gone except for a lingering nasty cough.Not getting much sleep because of it. I'm about ready to go to the doc again.

Edited April 27, 2016 by squonk

[Vinylguy 4,674]

Get going don't wait. 

[Ed Kennell 38,021]

I highly recommend the pneumonia and shingles vaccines for all us "old guys..and gals".      It's  a couple hundred bucks, but a good investment.

Glad you caught it in time Terry.

[Vinylguy 4,674]

Thanks Ed

[rmaynard 15,427]

4 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

I highly recommend the pneumonia and shingles vaccines for all us "old guys..and gals".      It's  a couple hundred bucks, but a good investment.

Glad you caught it in time Terry.

 

I got both in 2015. My insurance paid for it thank goodness.

[AMC RULES 37,127]

18 minutes ago, Vinylguy said:

Get going don't wait. 

 

    ...if anyone should, right?   

Glad to hear you're on the up swing now Terry. 

[Vinylguy 4,674]

Thanks Craig

[JPWH 6,032]

Sorry to hear you have been sick. Good to hear you are getting well.

I agree with you that pneumonia is worse than the flu. I have had each one time in my life.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Take care of yourself and "Get Well Soon"!

[dclarke 4,032]

Glad to hear you're on the mend, Terry!  

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175]

Take Care , Terry ...and I also am Glad to see your getting better....See you in PA in a couple months!!

[neil 2,409]

A massive get well soon from me in UK Terry.

 

[meadowfield 2,570]

get well soon terry!

[squonk 41,018]

Funny story about my Doc. He's from Taiwan and it takes awhile to be able to understand him. My wife, B-I-L and S-I-L all  go to him. They like to call you after 9:30 at night and tell you what's wrong with you or give you a lab report. S-I-L was sick and went in. A couple days later B-I-l gets a call at night, " Ruth have Low Pneumonia" B-I-L says "What the he is Low Pneumonia?"  He mean't to say NO Pneumonia!

 

Another time I had my physical. I knew I was going to get my eyes checked. His wife give the test and she's from Taiwan also and pretty whacky. On the way to the exam room you pass by the eye chart. I'm sitting waiting for him and decide it's time to have some fun. I sneak back out and memorize the eye chart manufacturer's name and address which is printed on a tiny line on the bottom. Time for the eye test and she says "cover one eye and read the lowest line you can see" I blurt out " Acme Eye Chart Co. Walla Walla Nebraska" or something like that. She just stared at me and didn't know what to do! 

Edited April 27, 2016 by squonk

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Newsflash...everybody does.  

Edited April 27, 2016 by AMC RULES

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

Let me be the one to say what everyone is thinking here but to scared to type.... make sure you have this pneumonia thing all taken care of before the "big show" please!!  

 Just kidding! Glad to hear your on the upswing!

I had a pretty strong cold in March that I was able to get rid of in a few days but the cough lingered on for almost 3 weeks. Very annoying!

Mike.........

[wrightorchid 261]

Glad you are doing much better.  It can come up in a hurry, and even if you don't feel that bad, it can be 'walking pneumonia'  With a history of asthma for me and my wife, we don't mess around when sick, but fortunately have insurance and a good doctor (she even understands my wife's humor).  Keep up on your fluids, dehydration is not good either.  Breathing is not optional.  The pneumonia shot is helpful, but does have to be done every so many years (don't remember off hand)

 

[Vinylguy 4,674]

Thank you