Weary with Success
Yesterday we met with our family doctor for what we believed was a sinus infection for Dennis. We had never met with our family doctor in this regard. We did allow him to know that this sinus situation has been going on for a long time and that is why we met with an ear, nose and throat specialist in December of 2020. A nose spray was given to Dennis and that was it.
At this time the sinus’ are at war beyond anything in the past. As quick as his pen was out, Dennis was on his way to the lab department. Dennis had a CAT scan with contrasting dyes. This morning, I checked the Mayo Portal. Given the big words, I could still understand that is was something that will need additional attention. With any infection in the body it does alter the fine balance of red blood cells and white blood cells. Dennis’ red cells are just a bit low. We will be having a follow-up for the next step. One of the blood draws were for uric acid. With Dennis having gout, it is important to have a level that is in the mid-level and it was. Good news there.
This noon we met with the surgeon that did the metatarsal surgery on Dennis’ left foot. Hmm. The incision is not healing as quickly as when the third toe was removed on Dennis’ left foot. Any infection in the body has a “cause and effect.” In the meantime we will be visiting a “wound doctor” next week. As Dennis has no real feelings in his feet from neuropathy. I felt relief knowing that there would be hands on that knew what to look for and then how to go forward.
By the time we got home this early afternoon, I was weary but feeling good knowing we are making some headways with Dennis’ health here in our clinic and also in the Mankato clinic. Success is in the future.
Spring can’t come soon enough here on Stauffer Avenue. Taking life one day at a time . . . one step at a time feels good.