Today's Game: Let's Confuse the Doctors

It's been a fun the last month, with David in and out of the doctors' offices, I had a small glimpse of the life a few friends have had. We are so glad now to have it figured out! * well kinda. *

David has a rare bacterial infection and everything about him getting sick hasn't made sense. A fever being his only sysmptom, it was pretty hard to track down what was truely going on in his body. Blood tests, blood tests and more blood tests - possible cat scan and even a ultra sound for a follow-up... This type of bacteria isn't normally in humans or in the States! Europe more likely, but it sounds like this area hasn't seen it in decades. Brucella is normally contracted through consuming non paturized dariy products or coming in contact with birthing cows. All cows now are vacinated for it here in the states, so it keeps the cases to "very rare". David doesn't eat or drink any kinda "weird milk" (his words, not mine) - unless we've been suckered into something at a restraunt or something....

Anyhow, normally it's animal/human contact, but unfortunately, you can also pass it sexually, althought again the possibility is very rare. :) So, not taking the risks of not knowing, today I went to my doctor to ask for the test - they were confused, it was funny.
The conversation and appointment went something like this:
"Hi, I need to come in for a blood draw for a bacterial Brucella test"
"A what test?"
"Brucella."
"How do you spell that?"
" I don't know... Bruce - ella? or Bruce-ella-ousiousousius?"
"It's a blood test?"
"Yeah, for a bacteria called Brucella."
"Ok?" .... long silence
"Yes, I know this isn't a normal test, yes you can call me back."

Hours later I get the call to come in and take the test.
"You are here for a what test?"
*sigh* After a few more moments, we are back on the same page, I sit for about 5 minutes (kinda a miricle in itself!) and the go back when my name is called.
(Side note: Why did they weigh me? All I wanted to do was give them some blood... agh!) :) anyhow I did get a laugh when I heard the tech ask someone what tube to use, seemed fitting because when David was in for one of his many blood tests - they had to look up a few different tubes for specific tests as well, at least I know my doc will run the same tests.... Then after my blood donation and they said they would call me in a few days, the doctor caught me in the hallway -
"So, you wanted us to test for Brucella?"
"Yep, that's right."
"It's not normally a test we run, why?"
*sigh* "Yep, I know it's really rare in the states, but my husband has it."
"Oh!" part excitment, part shock flashed in his face. "A confirmed case?"
"Yep, confirmed, he's been on antibiatics for about 4 weeks now, his latest blood test last week, shows he still has it."
"Oh! but you can't get it from him." He stated as a half question.
"Well, the CDC says that I can, so I figured it would be best to be tested."
"Oh! wow...." the conversation went on like this for a minute or so, his questions and my 1/2 answers really only being what I've read online or heard from David's doctor. Guess they will call me in a few days.... I wonder if I have it, if we'll be able to pin point where we got it from?


Now, I don't mean to sound like I am knocking my doctors, they are fine - my point is that David somehow got some crap that practically anyone under like 60 hasn't heard of.... and where??? where did he get it?? and now do I have it as well??

On the Right Path

http://motivatethyself.com/constant-reflection-provides-pinpoint-accuracy/

Worth reading! Spoke very strongly to me.

Amazing! Hi-larious!

http://consumerist.com/5314246/unruly-teen-charges-23-quadrillion-at-drugstore

Check it out- glad to see someone's in more debt than I am. Don't forget to check out some of the comments, they are hi-larious! :)

Creepy Crawlies

What is with with the spiders lately? In the past few days, I've seen an extra abundance of eight legged creatures. Understand abundance means any more than zero! But 3 in one day, today already one - last few days at least one or two, in the house, in my office at work.... jesh!

A long time ago, an old friend of mine once told me that spiders are believed to be messengers in some Native American tribes. I wonder what message I am not getting when I wash them down the drain??? Or request David to "take care of it"??? Maybe next time I'll try to talk to the spider, giving it a chance to give me it's message & then tell it to get out of my space in a hurry!

There's a Spider in My Bathtub intresting link about house spiders - kinda like the ones I've been finding.

Email: A Soldier responds to MJ's Death

I recieved this email today & real or not - it makes a valid point. And I want to again thank those that are/have and will continue to fight and stand for my freedom!! Thank you, I love you!

Email received from friend 7/14/2009

This is written by a young man serving his third tour of duty in Iraq.
You might find his take on Michael Jackson interesting.

I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael
Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an
Entertainerwho performed for decades. He made millions, he spent
Millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villain to many
People. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and
I respect those who mourn his death, but that isn't the point.

Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their
Minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the
Country was to ENTERTAIN people, the Amercian people find the need to
Flock to a memorial and even Congress sees the need to
Hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?

Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a
Freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What
About all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those
Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war,
Still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the
United States of America. Where is their moment of silence? Where
Arethe people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over
Them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a
Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddence," and "thank
God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the
Sacrificeof GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off
Their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop
Icon?"

I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS
For Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every
Service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They need to PUBLICLY
Recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people
Can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE,
Those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for
Them But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have  

Been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never
Make  millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit
Songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat
And tears so that people can enjoy what they have.

Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it.  Remember these five 

 words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military;

"So that others may live..."

Isaac

IN GOD WE TRUST



Why Me???