As we approach the one year anniversary of the sudden floods, landslides and winds that impacted a mountain region of North Carolina, I am going to share a few things from my memories, and those of others who experienced this extraordinary event.
Here for You (After Hurricane Helene) by David LaMotteThis month people here in Black Mountain/Swannanoa/Asheville are celebrating/remembering the Hurricane Helene events of Sept. 27 2024. Here are some remembrances.
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More immediately, and close to home, I've had some kind of crud which is strange, 'cause I seldom have gut issues, but low back pain seems to be the main symptom. Of course I have my intermittent fever, night sweats, as well as the coughing that goes with Bronchiectasis/COPD.
Now I'm so short of breath that I don't even feel I could walk to the car, let alone drive. Though sitting is something I'm quite comfortable doing. But it wasn't sudden, and no signs of circulatory problems, or I'd have called 911 by now.
I may haul the old bod over to my local M.D. tomorrow (writing this Sunday night) if it doesn't have any improvement by then. I've hesitated because they usually just clap another course of antibiotics on me. That isn't really good for me, as they'll even agree. But it does kill bacterial infections. Just not viral ones. And so they'll test me for COVID too. OK. Need to do that anyway I guess.
This is just immediate care needs. I also have 3 referrals to chase down...one for PT is really my own fault, because I was too anxious the night before the evaluation last Friday, at a new place at an early time...so I didn't sleep much at all and canceled it. So now I hope to be able to get started on PT sometime soon, but will need to chase down the opportunity myself.
The other two are based on the blood work at the neurologist last week, to a Rheumatologist and a Hematologist...for more testing probably. So I will patiently await a call for those appointments.
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10 AM update. Nurse practitioner at my GP doctor recommended having chest x-ray. So Helen is going to drive me to ER in Ashville. I’ll let you know.!
...let's hope for fonder memories this fall.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've collected a lot over this summer, thankfully!
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe video shares the horrible conditions after the flood, but it is nice to see everyone coming together to help each other. I hope you feel better soon! The last quote is great, words to live by. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
The very first scene is of Blue Ridge Rd, where I live in Black Mountain. Fortunately I live up the hill from the Swannanoa River which caused so much damage along it's banks.
DeleteYou are enduring quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteAnd so I recommend everyone to do the things they can while they can! Getting older just happens without trying but it sure makes it harder to get out and enjoy the same things.
DeleteI'm glad you are going to the ER. Safe, not sorry. And I hope it is something easily taken care of.
ReplyDeleteAs someone with Bronchiectasis and NTM, hearing that you are that short of breath would have me encourage you to get to your pulmonologist asap. It doesn't matter that this wasn't sudden it can still be serious. Please have someone drive you there or to the local Emergency Dept.
ReplyDeleteJackie M
I hope that they discover what's ailing you.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the time I get to read these nice comments I’ve been admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. It’s where I need to be
DeleteAh, just saw your update! Good thinking.
ReplyDeleteJackie M
See reply above for Marcia. But thank you for your support!
DeleteLet's hope it's nothing serious, just a passing thing.
ReplyDeleteSorry those wishes didn’t come about today, but I needed all the guns out to find answers!
DeleteOh Barbara, thinking of you!
DeleteSorry you're feeling sick and I hope you get useful answers from the ER and X-Ray.
ReplyDeleteThanks, but admitted to a room, which isn’t so bad, if I could only enjoy it
DeleteSorry to hear about your health not being good. Hope you get the answers when you get the x-rays done.
ReplyDeleteI’ve got a team working on it!
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