I'm Still Alive and Kicking....

[rvgrammy1953]

Haven't been posting much for awhile....haven't felt well lately, so since we've moved to Ft. Stewart, GA for a couple of months before heading back to PA, I decided to spend a morning and part of the afternoon at the Army hospital here, last week, to have a quick check up....after blood work and explaining that we don't have a "primary provider" locally, that we full-time RV, (tricare rules for retired Army spouses. can only use the ER/urgent care for just that. ) and already know that the local VA Clinic will give me the run around (been there, done that when Ernie needed re-fills on meds when we were out west a couple yrs. ago.. ..I now know that I'm a boarder line Diabetic and am waiting for the tests to come back to see if I have Lyme Disease. the "quick test" was negative, but since I have 2 symptoms and 3 spots from the tick bites I got last fall, they sent some blood for a culture at another lab and started me on antibiotics and Naproxen for inflammation and pain.....I'm gathering copies of all testing to fax to my "home" VA Center, so that they are in the loop and possibly treat me long distance until we return in May....I have good days and not so good days....hate watching what I eat, but that's better than taking meds for Diabetes at this time...So on the good days, Ernie takes me out for lunch, shopping, or re-visiting some of our favorite sight-seeing places in the area.....and visiting with some friends in the area....

I haven't posted any of this on FB because I haven't said anything to family at home,yet, until everything is in....but I had to talk to get things off my mind so that I can go to sleep tonight...so, I'm unloading to all of you as I know from past issues you are all there for me....

I also know that all of this can be "lived with", but it helps me to clear my head and maybe sleep tonight....

So I'm done, now...and will let all of you get back to what ever you were doing...Oh, and yes, I do check in and keep up with all that is going on....maybe soon, I'll be back to my "normal" self...

Thanks, for listening...

[Bethers]

(((((((((((Lori)))))))))) I sure hope they quickly get to the bottom of what's wrong and get you on the mend quickly.

[Cudedog]

Sorry to hear you have been sick. I always enjoy reading your posts. Hope you are feeling better soon

Anne.

[MandysMom]

We are here for you, anytime. Hope tests come back so you can get concrete answers and get feeling better soon.
Velda

[Irmi]

Lori, I'm so sorry you're going through this and hope you'll be feeling better real soon. Take care.

[IrishIroamed]

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well Lori. I hope the doctors get to the bottom of the problems and get you back to 100%. We miss your posts!

[cnq50b]

Doesn't sound like much fun. Hope they get you feeling better soon.
Thanks for reporting in - we do miss you.
Take good care of yourself.
Catherine

[Colliemom]

Lori, sorry to hear this. Hope it all works out for you. Been missing your posts. I have a friend who has Lyme's Disease, but she is into alternative medicines and uses what is called a rife machine to rid her body of parasites. You will have to look that up on line as it's too complicated to explain. Also does a few friends on it as well. But you have to want to d those things and not all of us do.

But I sincerely hope that you will be feeling better by the time you return to PA and can enjoy your summer. (((Hug)))

[Liz]

Praying for you, Lori, and that they will get to the bottom of what's causing your symptoms. Hope your good days soon outnumber the bad dys. Glad you are getting a checkup.

[Redetotry]

Hope you are better soon Lori. ((((HUGS))))

[avalen]

feel better soon Lori, its no fun being sick

[grammynmaggie]

Got well soon Lori...I've been in your position for a few months now so I know what you're going through and I feel for you I am now on the mend and I'm sure you will be soon in the meantime hang in there!

[brendac]

Lori,
I've been thinking of you often lately, remembering the fun times we had at Ferry Boat Campsites. Praying that they find the cause of all of this quickly and a speedy recovery thereafter.
Brenda

[Pooker]

Oh, Lori, I'm so sorry you are going through all of this, but hopefully all the tests will get to the bottom of everything. Keep us posted.

[dayspring39]

oh Lori this is so hard visiting the unknown... maybe soon you will have answers... take care of you... we do care and this is the safe place we can let down and tell what is on our minds... praying for you just now...