Health Update-2023 Beat Me To A Pulp

I can’t recall a year where my health issues have affected every month of the year. To top that off, I had traumatic experiences at two hospitals. What the hell is happening to America’s health system?

The latest traumatic experience happened this month when I stayed four days in the hospital. When I arrived at the ER I could not walk without my husband basically carrying me. I felt like death from trying to manage myself instead of going to the doctor, shame on me. The ER got the ball rolling by losing my medication list, I was so sick it didn’t occur to me until the third day when I was in full-on withdrawal from Xanax. I lit up like a fire, called home and my hubby had to drive back to the hospital at 8:30 pm to give them my list. The on-call doctor then sent all of my meds to the room and tried to make me take my morning meds too. The bacterial infection took two days to identify which sounds crazy. I left with a long list of diagnoses including chronic anemia, fluid in the heart, deficient potassium, and multiple neurological disorders. I could go on but I will end with the grossest. I reported an issue with the toilet around lunch, and the handyman around 80 years old showed up carrying a screwdriver. He spends several minutes ramming it in the toilet then goes to the sink and rinses it off. I thought I would throw up, that’s where I brush my teeth. I plan to file a complaint with the hospital and its reporting association.

New In 2023

Sojernes

Tardive Dyskinesia

Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease

GERD has caused another issue with my Esophagus

Chronic Fatigue

Four Concussions

Parkinsonism

There are others but these are the most important illnesses.

Add doctor’s appointments and lab work to the calendar, and it’s been a rough year.

My husband was also diagnosed with Leukemia and Skin Cancer.

I am focused on making 2024 much better than 2023.

I send hugs to everyone who needs it today.

Melinda