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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
I'm still waiting to hear from my psychiatrist about an appointment he offered for today. An exact time has yet to be set. I left a voicemail about this 15 minutes ago. My original response to his offer (which he sent via email) was as an email reply on Friday. I imagine he has a good reason for the delayed response. He handles his own scheduling. If I don't hear back at all, I'll just let it be, though it would be a shame, since he leaves for a vacation shortly. I have been having mood issues, though I guess I can manage them on my own. I hope.
The last few days, I have had some issues seemingly with my lung, with nighttime cough. The first two nights it was a dry one. Last night it was productive. For two days, I've also had a discomfort on the right side of my back, not muscle-related. I've taken my temperature a few times these past two days. It's been normal, or actually below normal (97. something F). I assume it's allergy related. Post nasal drip? Another symptom is an early morning drugged feeling. This morning, I slapped my alarm's slumber button twice, even though I hadn't even set my alarm. I vaguely recall having these same symptoms in the past (including the lung discomfort), but I'm not sure. I'll continue to monitor this situation closely
I need some groceries, but I'll order them to be delivered, just to be safe.
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i am sorry your pdoc did not get back to you yet. I wonder if he is just too swamped and still behind on emails and calls. Certainly could be the case. I am sure he will reply soon, I know he cares deeply about you and seems very responsible. Hopefully, he hasn't had a health setback. when is he leaving town? And are you sure he is still even planniing on going after what he just went through? sending positive vibes on all this.
As a lifelong big-time seasonal allergy guy, I have rarely if ever had a truly productive cough due only to allergic processes. Perhaps this is different for you, BirdDancer, but please stay all over this. I am a few years older than you but, basically, we are in the same general age group. We are at increased COVID risk, despite not yet being the 'official' age of warning of 60. Chest pain and/or side pain can be associated with lung infections, among other things, as you know. I had a ton of chest pain with my big community-acquired pneumonia in '94. So, anyhoo, please stay on this. If you become confused or disoriented or spacy or feel high at all, this could be a sign of a low O2 sat. My initial self-noted symptom wiht my pneumonia was confusion beccause my sats fell into the mid-80s before I noticed anything was wrong. Bad patient, as usual. My parents had to come over to take me to the ER because I wasn't making any sense on the phone. I had a huuuuuge RLL infiltrate on my film. Nasty.
So, these things have a habit of sneaking up on us, is all I am saying. We are not 26 anymore. Even though I am sure you are extremely robust and witty and charming and hilarious at the ripe old age of 27.
Be well!!!! Hugs and health!!!!!!1