I am so glad you finally have a concrete plan and diagnosis. Your doctor sounds great. I actually followed my small town dr to the city and have driven to see him for a good 10-12 years. He's the best. I go to the big hospital for complicated stuff, usually MAOI related but for the normal stuff he's super.

I'm so glad you've rested although I'm so sorry you are sick. That was probably predictable after the stress and lack of sleep. I hope your antibtiocs and steroids kick in quickly.