Blog EntryThings are brighter nowDec 23, '07 11:20 AM
for everyone
Well, last night wasn't a good one.  I "snap and bite" hubby several times for nothings.  But then around 3 we went to sleep and we didn't hear the alarm for him to go to work.  So he lost the day, but....

He make a couple of calls this morning and "discover" where I can get medical treatment by good doctors.  Alhamdulillah (Praise God)!  Well, it's better late than never.  So we took the bus to the 6th October University Hospital.  Asked here and there until we find the correct place to take a turn to see the Internal Medicine doctor and after an hour or so the doctor saw me.    A female doctor that at least didn't look at me like I was from another planet when I was talking about Lupus and my other problems.  Because it's the 1st visit I have to make analysis first and then she can determine if I need changes in the treatment.  I had with me a list of all the medicines I was taking (13 in total!) and she got surprise for the amount of medicines for the heart and asthma and no for Lupus.  Well, thanks God I have been out of Lupus treatment for about 3 years but because of the hellish summer spent here I started to have the symptoms again.  So next week, God's willing, I'll have analysis for cholesterol, complete blood profile (CBC + diff) and a couple of test for the Lupus.  According to the results then she'll prescribe the medicines.  I know my cholesterol is WAY high.  But I have been diminishing it slowly with diet (low or fat free food) as much as I can.  Here in Egypt is difficult to make a proper diet because the food doesn't have the "Nutritional Facts" label.  On thing she checked and was bad...  My blood pressure was 170/130!!!  I have never have had it that high!  So may be that's why I'm having so much headaches.    Duh!  I forgot to mention her about a Liver Enzymes profile.  But when I go to make the test I'll tell the technician to add it.  The Lupus has been affecting the liver and heart...

Also, while waiting on the room I was able to tat a little and of course I was the center of attraction!  lol  After I go out of the office a lady came to me and started talking really fast in Arabic and I scream for help to hubby.   To make the story short...  She loved what I was doing and want to learn.  She speaks English and will teach me Arabic in exchange for Tatting Lessons!  Isn't it great!?  I got to see a doctor today, managed to tat a little and made a friend. 

Thanks God for s nice day!!!

ummali03 wrote on Dec 23, '07
Asalam Alaikum
Alhumdillah sis I am so happy you found a good doctor. There are lots of good docotors there you just have to find them. I am also happy you made a friend. Sis I miss you so much I wish I was there with you
riverglorious wrote on Dec 23, '07
Que bueno, Wally, que hayas conseguido atención médica buena. :)
djcheba wrote on Dec 23, '07
Que bueno, Wally, que hayas conseguido atención médica buena. :)
Necesita hacer una cita con ciquitra..lol
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tonij16102 wrote on Dec 23, '07
I am so thankful that you have found a good Doctor Wally for with you a person with Lupus this is very important now here's to hoping that the medicine starts healing you soon.
bjulia4726 wrote on Dec 23, '07
Oh my God, at least now you are in good hands! And I must say your keeping your hands busy at the same time. I sure hope and pray that they can help you. Knowing what is in the food you eat today is a very important thing and I hope some day they may change that where you live. All I can say is I still hope you can find a way to still enjoy Christmas and I will send you a lot of prayers.
mariecholette wrote on Dec 23, '07
Happy that your hands stopped hurting enough so you could start tatting again. I'm happy to find you in good professional hands. It can only get better from here now.
mfhy2k wrote on Dec 23, '07
WOW. That's a lot to handle. I hope this doctor helps.
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