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??
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