I am sitting in a hospital bed at Christiana, waiting for IV antibiotics. I have come down with a lovely case of shingles that have seemed to spread into my eye. I noticed my skin over my right eye feeling tender on Sunday morning and by the afternoon some red dots had appeared. I tried some cream one night and Benadryl the next night and nothing was helping. When I woke up this morning, my eye was almost swollen shut. After visiting my oncologist and ophthalmologist and my oncologist speaking with an infectious disease specialist, they decided a couple days of IV antibiotics was the best course of action.
After being in treatment off and on for 2 years, this is the first time I have been hospitalized and it wasn't planned. David really was shaken by this today. He said as I was leaving tonight - "This family just doesn't seem right when you aren't here." He will be so busy tomorrow with swim lessons and playing with friends, I hope he forgets where I am.
I was scheduled for chemo this Thursday but the doctor said we have to get this taken care of first. We have seen good progress with the chemo so I am hoping it isn't delayed too long.
On a personal note - just about the time we are getting into a rhythm, a wrench gets thrown into the works. When the doctor first told me the plan, I just had a sinking feeling in my stomach. I couldn't wrap my head around the details and what I needed to do to prepare for this. I did get it together and I had time to spend with the boys before the hospital called. Fortunately, Dave's boss is very understanding and flexible with his schedule. It has been very helpful to be able to call him and he can help me whenever. This is our lives.
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I am so sorry Barb. I was sharing your tale with my father. He had this lovely experience too, but his was right after chemo. He had it in his eye also. He told me how painful it was. I pray that your stay is short and that you can get home to be with your boys ASAP. I hope that the pain is not too overwhelming.
Love,
Susan
So sorry, Barb! My cousin's husband, Jon, had this as well, after or during chemo, and it was very painful. Will be praying for a quick recovery, and for you to have peace during this time. Love you!
Oh, Barb! I am sorry to hear about the shingles! Thank goodness you are allowing people to take care of you for a change and that you are in the care of doctors and nurses. Know you are in my prayers tonight!
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