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PNEUMONIA, WHO KNEW?

Lindsays Grandma — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:08:25 GMT

I went to one of our local Hospitals Emergency yesterday due to what looked like a blood clot around the ankle area and extending upwards of my right leg. It was swollen and getting larger and very red. So, while I was there I mentioned this Viral Bronchitis I have.

After blood work, chest ex-ray, ultra sound and anything else they could think of I was finally informed of the diagnosis:

Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Adult

I was totally shocked, never expected that.

Cellulitis - Adult -

I had this once before about a year ago. I felt something sting me under my left eye, thought a bug got to me. A red mark came up and got bigger, went to Urgent Care, the doctor called it Cellulitis, an infection enters the body and if not taken care of can cause major problems. At least with today's problem it wasn't a clot or worse, and can be taken care of with prescription medication.

Once my medication starts its magic I will be feeling so much better, but no matter what, I will be sending laughs your way.

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Diva on The Q — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:09:18 GMT

Oh my!!! Take care of yourself.

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ECBG — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:15:05 GMT

So sorry! Hope you're on the mend soon my Dear!

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:20:59 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma good thing you went Take care!

I hope you have a quick and complete recovery.

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BeingKindIsEasy — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:27:52 GMT

@Lindsays Grandmathank goodnes you took it serious and went to the hospital. Please follow all directions and rest. Take care.

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gramgrandkids1 — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:29:13 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma take care and feel better soon. Slow and steady wins the race so take it slow.

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Snoopp — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:36:39 GMT

Feel better soon.🤒

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Nonametoday — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:40:10 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma wrote:
I went to one of our local Hospitals Emergency yesterday due to what looked like a blood clot around the ankle area and extending upwards of my right leg. It was swollen and getting larger and very red. So, while I was there I mentioned this Viral Bronchitis I have.

After blood work, chest ex-ray, ultra sound and anything else they could think of I was finally informed of the diagnosis:

Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Adult
I was totally shocked, never expected that.

Cellulitis - Adult -
I had this once before about a year ago. I felt something sting me under my left eye, thought a bug got to me. A red mark came up and got bigger, went to Urgent Care, the doctor called it Cellulitis, an infection enters the body and if not taken care of can cause major problems. At least with today's problem it wasn't a clot or worse, and can be taken care of with prescription medication.

Once my medication starts its magic I will be feeling so much better, but no matter what, I will be sending laughs your way.

@Lindsays Grandma Cellulitis is serious business. If it begins getting worse, you need to return to the ER. It is nothing to play around about.

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Bird mama — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:50:11 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma I'm with @Nonametoday on the cellulitis. I would hope that they drew a circle around the area to measure if it 'grows'. If it looks even a smidgeon bigger than it was when you went to ER, get back there immediately.

My niece had it near the end of August and she was inpatient for a couple of days - not trying to scare you.

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NicksmomESQ — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:50:53 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma OMG!! Hope you feel better soon.💐

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catwhisperer — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 01:20:43 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma....thinking of you. Please take good care of yourself.

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Pearlee — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 01:33:40 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma. My doctor had me get two pneumonia shots, one each in consecutive years. Just have to do the two shots one time, not every year. Has your physician recommended those to you?

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1Snickers — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 01:57:59 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma I'm glad you went to the ER! As others have said really watch it! Hope your medicine works and you are better soon! 💐❤️

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Foxxee — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:10:29 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma

Cellulitis and pneumonia are nothing to fool around with. Good you went to the ER.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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January121 — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:39:33 GMT

Get well quick 🥰❤️

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AuntG — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:51:08 GMT

Good thing they diagnosed you correctly. Get well soon.

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Lindsays Grandma — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:16:51 GMT

@Pearlee I'm the one who has said no for years when it comes to all the shots. I had a doctor a long time ago who was against many of the shots they gave, the pneumonia shot was not among them at that time. I have been very lucky all my life, when people at work were getting sick around me I was going strong. I'm a lot older now ad I'm beginning to think I need to change my ways.

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golding76 — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:20:51 GMT

Lindsays Grandma,

I'm happy to know that you were quick to get professional help for a concerning situation. Very wise of you.

As for the cellulitis, several years ago I suffered from it. I believe its origin was a nasty spider bite that I scratched a little too vigorously. I kept getting bounced around between my internist group and my dermatologist because it simply continued to worsen rather than improve, even with antibiotics in my system and topically on the wound itself.

After several doctor visits and a variety of medical approaches, my condition finally improved, but it was somewhat alarming when two small puncture wounds would not heal and the redness spread. And yes, the doctors did encircle my original red area with a magic marker to see if it "grew," which was a concern.

It took over two weeks to tame it.

Get well soon!

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Leggett28 — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:18:52 GMT

Hope you’re feeling better soon 🌸

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Lindsays Grandma — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:28:14 GMT

@golding76 ...The last time I had cellulitis whatever that doctor prescribed for me worked like a charm. I believe it was an antibiotic. The medicine I have now is different and very strong. Of course one is for the pneumonia and I have no way of knowing which is for which. And oh, they didn't circle the cellulitis but I'm watching it. Thanks for your concern and well wishes.