Category: Medical
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And…the results of the CT Scan
So I was feeling so down, not being able to go home today. Sigh…life really sucks. Then, the nurse came in to do the regular checks of BP, temperature and O2 sat. Is it common for patients of pneumonia to have to change antibiotics? She says it’s very common. That is why we need to…
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Breakfast and some bad news
This morning, I woke up at 2.40am. No fever. Hooray, I’ve fulfilled the criteria of “no fever for 24 hours”. Lungs have been clear all the while. So I would just have to wait for them to take blood and check my CRP. I have zero symptoms. I feel fine. I was so sure the…
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What a very senior vet told me a long, long time ago
Way back, our vet was a very senior vet. This was during the time of Mac & Bobby, Cow Mau and siblings, Indy too. Indy was rescued from the drain with impossible-to-survive conditions. But he did. I was supposed to help a friend look after him for 2 weeks, but he ended up with us…
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Upstairs – all disinfected and some information about the SJS hazard
Upstairs – all disinfected! I went to see my pharmacist to ask for advice. I’ve already been dosed with a medication that has the potential to cause Stevens-Johnson’s Syndrome for 3 days without being informed, so what can I do for myself now? The doctor did not inform me of the potential hazards. Probably didn’t…
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I could not sleep all night again
I wish the title could have been My Fair Lady’s “I could have danced all night”, literally, dancing ballet all night! But no. I could not sleep a wink again. It’s one of the IV-medications that is causing this and I don’t know which one, but I’m thankful I have said goodbye to the IV-port…
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Juno needs sunshine
A good knock on my head, a stark reminder – Juno needs sunshine. I recently got acquainted with a new nutritionist and we got talking yesterday. I told him I contracted mycoplasma pneumonia and I mentioned Juno had a mycoplasma infection too, in early October this year. His first question was: Mold? Fungi? Cold damp…
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Goodbye IV-port (my mycoplasma infection and our brilliant vets)
My mycoplasma relapsed last night (don’t worry please, I can still function). As the doctor had said, it’s a “marfan” bacteria. It will keep coming back. (But it didn’t come back for Juno, you know. 14 days on Doxy, kau-tim.) So, I consulted my brilliant pharmacist and also checked out all my cats’ antibiotics (I…
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Some cancer supplements for pets
My mycoplasma infection came back in full force last night. I think some of the IV-medication is preventing me from sleeping, so since I cannot sleep, I might as well make good use of my time. I’ve been up since 1am this morning. This is madness. It so happened that a good friend’s cat has…
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Juno and Gerald’s news and reflections
Juno did not have any soft stools all day since the morning round yesterday. I think I should give her the Feline Gut Soothe for at least a week or so now. It’s so good of her to willingly lick up the probiotic mixed with Ciao treats. I don’t have to force feed her. Planning…
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More about my mycoplasma pneumonia
I went for my fourth drip just now. This time I was seen by the head doctor and he explained that even though I am so much better, I have to complete the twice per day 3-day drip. So, no short cut there. The reason is, mycoplasma pneumonia is rare but very complicated (“marfan”, he…
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Curcumin for cats (by Dr Lianne McLeod)
Here’s the article: https://lolahemp.com/blogs/cat-health/curcumin-for-cats The conclusion is that it is good for cats, when used in moderation and with consultation with your vet. It is anti-inflammatory, has antioxidants, has anti-cancer properties, supports the immune system and more. It is also good for mouth ulcers in cats and dogs. For home-prepared curcumin (the golden paste), you…
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My loyal unpaid nurses
It was impossible to keep Tabs and Riley away from me. Both wanted to be nearby. So I wore a mask. Juno had been exiled (most happily) to Bunny’s Place. The little one doesn’t know much, she just loves to play. Mycoplasma infection, as the doctor has said, really tires you out. I slept all…
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Mycoplasma infection (a zoonotic bacterial pneumonia)
Who has mycoplasma pneumonia now? Me. I have been having this persistent cough for weeks now. Seen the doctor three times. Tested negative for Covid-19, Influenza A and Influenza B. The cough wasn’t serious, but very phlegmy and just wouldn’t heal. So this morning was my fourth visit to the doctor’s for the same complaint.…
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Juno’s soft stools…again
Just three days ago, Juno had soft stools, but it was just once. Feline Gut Soothe took care of that. I thought that was related to her having spent the whole day at Bunny’s Place and eating grass the day before. This morning, she passed out soft stools twice (with form), and then, it was…