Title: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 19, 2008, 09:18:40 pm
Well what a week.
About this time last week it all kicked off. here is my log of what happened.
I checked in to the Hotel about 8PM changed and went down to the Restaurant. But I didn't just feel tired I felt a bit under the weather. Tender skin, Swollen Glands and hint of Headache. I eat my meal and went to bed to sleep it off. However, I couldn't get to sleep. By 4AM I started to think may be I'll just call the customer and drive home. I don't think I slept at all. Anyway I didn't phone in I tried to carry on as normal. But I told the customer I had a Bad Night and I felt unwell. Adding If I'm not feeling better by Lunch I'm going to head home So that I can miss all the Traffic and get back in a reasonable time.
As it happened they had Major issues with one of the systems (Not one I was to work on) and he could not really give me any time anyway. so I tidied up the work from the day before and set off home.
Got home a 3PM and went to bed feeling like I had a cold (Bocked nose etc). When the other half returned home she made me some soup. That perked me up a bit and felt I could at least put the Bins out for collection.
I woke Thursday morning to find I had Bags under my eyes. (Big ones as well. I could actually see them without a mirror as they blocked some of my vision.) I managed to clear my right nostril and that seemed to allow my right cheek to go down. But I still felt really bad. I stayed in bed and phoned in
sick. At lunch time TOH returned home and the swelling was back and also looked inflamed. So we tried to call out the Doctor. They said
the best/fastest way to see the Doc is to go to the Surgery at 16:40. So that's what we did.
When I walked in his face was a "picture" apparently. I couldn't really see as I didn't bother with Specs. His immediate diagnosis was straight
to hospital for IV antibiotics to treat "Cellulitis" and explained it was serious since it was on the face. He asked us to wait in the Waiting area while he arranged things with the Hospital. I said I'd rather wait at home as it would be more comfortable. He reiterated it was serious and I had to get to Hospital ASAP. Explaining that the swelling could well be inside my head too and that there was on a small gap around the brain. I'm not sure if he was saying it was Life threatening or Brain Damage threatening.
Anyway ten minutes later I'm in A&E and have to wait in line for nearly 20 minutes to register but then only a short wait for a doctor. They start taking Blood samples Nasal Swabs and put a Cannula in to my arm. Next they've pumping Antibiotics in followed by a Saline drip. Plus I was given some pain killers Blood Pressure was good Pulse O.K but temp 39.5C. Initial Blood test showed a high White Cell count.
By 20:00 I was on the Ward and being seen by the Consultant. He drew on my face so they could track the progress of the infection and see if it
was increasing of decreasing. My temperature was dropping. and was close to normal by midnight. They woke me at 04:00 to pump Antibiotics and pain killers into me. This was to become a six hourly way of life for me.
The following morning (Friday) I woke to be prodded and poked again. I was even worse. A new set of lines were drawn. Though I felt better, pain
killers are good for that. I saw the Senior Consultant who wanted swabs from my eye. He asked asked if he could take a photo for some lectures
to GPs. He also recommended switching to some other High strength Antibiotics Later that morning they could see I was drinking plenty and eating so took me of the drip. By 16:00 the new Antibiotics were being pumped in. But I was running out of Pain Killers. So by 22:00 my temp was going up and had reached 39 again and by know I looked absolutely ghastly almost unrecognizable. They took more blood and the Doctor increase the amount
of pain killers I could take.
When Saturday morning came I felt that things had gone down. But when Iooked in the Mirror any reduction in area was minimal I still looked like I'd done 50 rounds with any boxer you care to name and not been defending myself. All of the imflamation was Bright Red. But it did feel better so it was sought of a step in the right direction.
When the Doctor saw me he said it would be Monday before they would think of letting me home. By the afternoon things were better and
the Nurses were saying they could see I'd improved over the course of the shift. Each time I went to the Bathroom I could see it was less inflamed and the swelling going down. In fact the rate of improvement was increasing or so it seemed. The only thing now was the skin was dieing in places and so starting to flake off in quite large chunks. They gave me a cream to help relive the itching and the dryness.
Sunday morning I woke and I could sort of make out my face again. When the Doctor came he said I could go home if I wanted. But I'd only been
on the high power new Antibiotic for 24 hours and it really needs 48 hours so I elected to stay. Beside I would have to go 24 hours with
no antibiotics at all. So it was really a no brainer. I was no longer in pain so elected to not take the pain killers.
By Sunday Evening I felt well on the road to recovery. Even if I still looked like a bag of sh*t that had gone off.
So Monday morning came. The Doctor confirmed I could go. They would be giving me a course of Antibiotics to take and also prescribed some
antibiotic ointment to use on the dry skin just to make sure.
I asked how I might have caught the infection. Only to be told it was "Bad Luck.".
So here I am none the worse really apart from some slight aches from the sites of the Cannulas and of course the itches and redness on parts of
my face. I sure don't want any more Bad Luck like that for a few years.
T
About this time last week it all kicked off. here is my log of what happened.
I checked in to the Hotel about 8PM changed and went down to the Restaurant. But I didn't just feel tired I felt a bit under the weather. Tender skin, Swollen Glands and hint of Headache. I eat my meal and went to bed to sleep it off. However, I couldn't get to sleep. By 4AM I started to think may be I'll just call the customer and drive home. I don't think I slept at all. Anyway I didn't phone in I tried to carry on as normal. But I told the customer I had a Bad Night and I felt unwell. Adding If I'm not feeling better by Lunch I'm going to head home So that I can miss all the Traffic and get back in a reasonable time.
As it happened they had Major issues with one of the systems (Not one I was to work on) and he could not really give me any time anyway. so I tidied up the work from the day before and set off home.
Got home a 3PM and went to bed feeling like I had a cold (Bocked nose etc). When the other half returned home she made me some soup. That perked me up a bit and felt I could at least put the Bins out for collection.
I woke Thursday morning to find I had Bags under my eyes. (Big ones as well. I could actually see them without a mirror as they blocked some of my vision.) I managed to clear my right nostril and that seemed to allow my right cheek to go down. But I still felt really bad. I stayed in bed and phoned in
sick. At lunch time TOH returned home and the swelling was back and also looked inflamed. So we tried to call out the Doctor. They said
the best/fastest way to see the Doc is to go to the Surgery at 16:40. So that's what we did.
When I walked in his face was a "picture" apparently. I couldn't really see as I didn't bother with Specs. His immediate diagnosis was straight
to hospital for IV antibiotics to treat "Cellulitis" and explained it was serious since it was on the face. He asked us to wait in the Waiting area while he arranged things with the Hospital. I said I'd rather wait at home as it would be more comfortable. He reiterated it was serious and I had to get to Hospital ASAP. Explaining that the swelling could well be inside my head too and that there was on a small gap around the brain. I'm not sure if he was saying it was Life threatening or Brain Damage threatening.
Anyway ten minutes later I'm in A&E and have to wait in line for nearly 20 minutes to register but then only a short wait for a doctor. They start taking Blood samples Nasal Swabs and put a Cannula in to my arm. Next they've pumping Antibiotics in followed by a Saline drip. Plus I was given some pain killers Blood Pressure was good Pulse O.K but temp 39.5C. Initial Blood test showed a high White Cell count.
By 20:00 I was on the Ward and being seen by the Consultant. He drew on my face so they could track the progress of the infection and see if it
was increasing of decreasing. My temperature was dropping. and was close to normal by midnight. They woke me at 04:00 to pump Antibiotics and pain killers into me. This was to become a six hourly way of life for me.
The following morning (Friday) I woke to be prodded and poked again. I was even worse. A new set of lines were drawn. Though I felt better, pain
killers are good for that. I saw the Senior Consultant who wanted swabs from my eye. He asked asked if he could take a photo for some lectures
to GPs. He also recommended switching to some other High strength Antibiotics Later that morning they could see I was drinking plenty and eating so took me of the drip. By 16:00 the new Antibiotics were being pumped in. But I was running out of Pain Killers. So by 22:00 my temp was going up and had reached 39 again and by know I looked absolutely ghastly almost unrecognizable. They took more blood and the Doctor increase the amount
of pain killers I could take.
When Saturday morning came I felt that things had gone down. But when Iooked in the Mirror any reduction in area was minimal I still looked like I'd done 50 rounds with any boxer you care to name and not been defending myself. All of the imflamation was Bright Red. But it did feel better so it was sought of a step in the right direction.
When the Doctor saw me he said it would be Monday before they would think of letting me home. By the afternoon things were better and
the Nurses were saying they could see I'd improved over the course of the shift. Each time I went to the Bathroom I could see it was less inflamed and the swelling going down. In fact the rate of improvement was increasing or so it seemed. The only thing now was the skin was dieing in places and so starting to flake off in quite large chunks. They gave me a cream to help relive the itching and the dryness.
Sunday morning I woke and I could sort of make out my face again. When the Doctor came he said I could go home if I wanted. But I'd only been
on the high power new Antibiotic for 24 hours and it really needs 48 hours so I elected to stay. Beside I would have to go 24 hours with
no antibiotics at all. So it was really a no brainer. I was no longer in pain so elected to not take the pain killers.
By Sunday Evening I felt well on the road to recovery. Even if I still looked like a bag of sh*t that had gone off.
So Monday morning came. The Doctor confirmed I could go. They would be giving me a course of Antibiotics to take and also prescribed some
antibiotic ointment to use on the dry skin just to make sure.
I asked how I might have caught the infection. Only to be told it was "Bad Luck.".
So here I am none the worse really apart from some slight aches from the sites of the Cannulas and of course the itches and redness on parts of
my face. I sure don't want any more Bad Luck like that for a few years.
T
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 19, 2008, 09:25:42 pm
Bloody hell Tom, sounds like your worst nightmare. Hopefully you're well on the road to recovery now. Rest up, take it easy and get fit and well soon. At least you didn't get MRSA as well!
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Piglet on February 19, 2008, 09:44:57 pm
Blimey Tom, glad you're on the road to recovery now.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Doris on February 19, 2008, 09:59:40 pm
Now Tom, when you said "more when I'm back online" in that text on Sunday night I have to say I wasn't expecting a story like that! :o
Glad you're feeling better and that you're back home.
Dx
Glad you're feeling better and that you're back home.
Dx
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Leftie on February 19, 2008, 10:13:43 pm
Tom, glad you're recovering. Must of been hell to loose your debonair good looks.
Jerry
Jerry
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Perdu on February 19, 2008, 10:19:34 pm
Bugger of a week Tom, glad you are getting over it.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: smokie on February 19, 2008, 11:47:37 pm
Some people will do anything for a few days off work... ::)
Glad you're on the mend...
Glad you're on the mend...
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: fagey on February 20, 2008, 08:44:47 am
bummer there tom.. i had it in my leg.. the quack thought it was my DVT back.. it was up like a balloon.. glad youre better!
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: nopanic - neil on February 20, 2008, 10:14:46 am
Wow - Tom
What a crap week.
you've had more tablets than Moses and I bet on the drug bottle is say’s NO ALCOHOL.
Good job it happened in Feb and not June!
What a crap week.
you've had more tablets than Moses and I bet on the drug bottle is say’s NO ALCOHOL.
Good job it happened in Feb and not June!
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 10:41:13 am
bloody hell Tom, that sounds awful, Cellulitis is that the same stuff women get on their arse? No wonder you had a lot of pain.
In all honesty, glad it turned out okay and you've recovered.
In all honesty, glad it turned out okay and you've recovered.
No that's not the same thing. But believe me I looked a lot worse than a fat womans arse.
t.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 10:43:14 am
At least you didn't get MRSA as well!
Have to admit I think I was more worried about that. :-) My hand washing etc was prolly bordering OCD.t.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 10:47:36 am
you've had more tablets than Moses and I bet on the drug bottle is say’s NO ALCOHOL.
Well no. But I am on a self imposed ban. I don't want to put my June Retox in jepody.
t.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Snoring Rhino on February 20, 2008, 10:57:10 am
No that's not the same thing. But believe me I looked a lot worse than a fat womans arse.
t.
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Sounds normal to me, especially after your Tripcoma prize ;D
Glad your OK.
t.
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Sounds normal to me, especially after your Tripcoma prize ;D
Glad your OK.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Bob U on February 20, 2008, 11:20:24 am
That sounds like the week from hell Tom, glad your feeling better now. Badluck? Bloody hell that really is bad luck when your face looks like a baboon's arse when you havn't been anywhere or in contact with anyone to infect you
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 11:25:47 am
Tom, any pics you can share with us. 8)
Unfortunately no.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Paddy_NL on February 20, 2008, 11:52:30 am
Glad you're okay again Tom, what a story... :(
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 20, 2008, 12:04:44 pm
Bloody hell, did the client manage to resolve the major issues with his IT system?
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 12:32:01 pm
Bloody hell, did the client manage to resolve the major issues with his IT system?
I was concerned for my face. It is not the face of concern. :D
t.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Andy on February 20, 2008, 12:59:08 pm
Sorry to hear of the traumatic week and glad to read you are on the mend, also have the retox in mind.
Did it feel like the fat womans arse had been transplanted onto your face while you were asleep?
Did it feel like the fat womans arse had been transplanted onto your face while you were asleep?
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 20, 2008, 01:59:41 pm
Bloody hell, did the client manage to resolve the major issues with his IT system?
I was concerned for my face. It is not the face of concern. :D
t.
Oh. Sorry. Take it your face has returned to it's normal "slapped arse/pan of smashed crabs" visage? ;)
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 02:59:48 pm
Sorry to hear of the traumatic week and glad to read you are on the mend, also have the retox in mind.
Did it feel like the fat womans arse had been transplanted onto your face while you were asleep?
Did it feel like the fat womans arse had been transplanted onto your face while you were asleep?
If only it had been that look looking.
t.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 20, 2008, 03:02:31 pm
Oh. Sorry. Take it your face has returned to it's normal "slapped arse/pan of smashed crabs" visage? ;)
Yep it's about that size. But a bit more scabby. :o
t.
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: NelisB on February 20, 2008, 08:07:40 pm
Damn sounds pretty nasty to me. Get well soon!
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on February 20, 2008, 11:13:41 pm
That all sounds nasty... glay you are ok. PP
I had a nasty incident after.... no I wont mention that!! ;)
I had a nasty incident after.... no I wont mention that!! ;)
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: mgmark on February 21, 2008, 09:52:37 am
Tom,
Ow! Glad to hear you're through it and out the other side into a fulll recovery. All the best,
MG Mark
Ow! Glad to hear you're through it and out the other side into a fulll recovery. All the best,
MG Mark
Title: Re: That was a week that was!!!
Post by: Big G on February 22, 2008, 01:33:38 pm
Wow, that's very unlucky. You did the right thing getting to the GP so quickly, and he absolutely did the right thing in getting you into hospital. Cellulitis kills and it kills quickly, from what I gather from Mrs Big G, it is an infection of the tissue cells that causes them to die, and as they do so they release toxins into the blood stream that can cause scepticaemia...I think it is this that actually kills you.
You can also get it from infected insect bites, so if ever you have a bad bite that swells right up do the drawing rings with felt tip thing to see if it is spreading. If it does, especially if it tracks up veins etc, get thee to a quack quick smart.
Good to hear that all is well now tho :)
You can also get it from infected insect bites, so if ever you have a bad bite that swells right up do the drawing rings with felt tip thing to see if it is spreading. If it does, especially if it tracks up veins etc, get thee to a quack quick smart.
Good to hear that all is well now tho :)
