This is embarrassing, but...

#21 Postby **streetsoldier** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:39 am

That explains HOW I got this...Thurday night, I had a searing "smoke-in-the-eyes" episode while makiing sausage for coppertop! :o (Note to self; next time, HE makes his own!)

Surprisingly, I have been doing just what is asked for in the http://www.uhs.wsc.edu. site...with time, this may diminish to noithing within a few days. If it doesn't, the earliest I could see an MD would be Thursday next; the wife has the car "sewn up" until then. :cry:

David · #22 Postby **David** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:45 am

Good luck, Bill. Hope you get better soon.

petal*pusher · #23 Postby **petal*pusher** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 9:38 am

Let's hope this IS just a "pink eye" infection! Many people get this......it is contagous.....so be careful with those around you.

Sending you another bushel-ful of good vibes today.......p :wink:

#24 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 10:02 am

I've had pink-eye also, though it was more of an annoyance than anything else. As soon as you said "red rimmed" eyes and told us about the mucous, then that told me that it was probably pink-eye also. I am no nurse nor am I a doctor, but it's purely from experience.

It was great that Jetmaxx found those links for you. I hope that it will go away soon!

#25 Postby **streetsoldier** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 12:57 am

I'm making an appointment later this morning to see the doctor, likely later this week; in addition to the "pink-eye", I've also developed GI problems and have been busy just trying to rehydrate myself most of today.

When it "raine"s, it pours... :cry:

Lindaloo · #26 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 8:54 am

Glad to hear you are going to the doc. You hang in there Bill.

Amanzi · #27 Postby **Amanzi** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 9:45 am

AWW my friend :cry:

I hate to think of you not being well! Let us know how it goes with the doctor ok!!!

I pray the Lord would put his healing hand upon you and restore you health fully to you.

#28 Postby **streetsoldier** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 5:58 pm

So much for the family doctor; he's on VACATION, and didn't provide for a staff replacement.

As it is, getting "permission" to go was a HUGE concession from the wife; the only alternative for me now is "Urgent Care", much more expensive...and "out of the question" as far as the privy purse (also, according to the wife). :grrr:

isobar · #29 Postby **isobar** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 6:24 pm

So sorry to hear about the latest complications.

I thought all Drs had backup coverage for vacations, weekends, etc. :?:

I'm praying that you will receive the necessary medical care soon!

GulfBreezer · #30 Postby **GulfBreezer** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 6:28 pm

Bill, please keep us posted and my prayers are still with ya buddy!

#31 Postby **azskyman** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 6:33 pm

Bill...get the medical care you need...in the best way you can. Healthcare is not something that can always be determined by the checkbook. I'd say you are at that decision time now.

raine · #32 Postby **raine** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 6:44 pm

Hey fella, I echo the skyman's sentiments...please just go and get it checked out...God will provide my dear friend, I'm sending up prayers to make sure you are covered in all aspects...I have total faith that He sees to all of our needs,after what we have been through with Dakota these last weeks and medical bills, I have faith that He takes care of all of our needs, you are a child of His too my friend, so He will see to all of your needs.

Let us know how things are going, know that you are covered in prayer by all who love and care about you here cap'n.

Hugs to you fella

Love in Christ, Raine(pourin' out her prayers for you!)

#33 Postby **Stephanie** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 7:43 pm

streetsoldier wrote:So much for the family doctor; he's on VACATION, and didn't provide for a staff replacement.

As it is, getting "permission" to go was a HUGE concession from the wife; the only alternative for me now is "Urgent Care", much more expensive...and "out of the question" as far as the privy purse (also, according to the wife).

WHAT THE #$^&@?????

THAT'S BS MY DEAR FRIEND!

Your eyesight is important! You just started a new job that will bring you extra $$$ and JOY and a feeling of purpose. Tell her that she needs to be more than a wife in name only - she needs to be a friend and a supporter!

#34 Postby **streetsoldier** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 9:06 pm

She hasn't been a '"friend and supporter" since coppertop was four...but that's another story.

As to ER? Unless you (a) have been shot, (b) been in a car accident or (c) have had some local goat bite your ***** off ("Ba-a-a-a-a-d goat!" :roll:

), they don't want to see you..."life-threatening" only, please.

If I can get access to the car tomorrow, I WILL go to "Urgent Care"...I'm tired of not having seen any MD for 4 years, and I have a LOT of questions that beg answers.

Lindaloo · #35 Postby **Lindaloo** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 9:32 pm

I agree with Steph Bill!! It is total BS for her to be that way at a time of medical need. Your eyesight is important!!! sheesh..

#36 Postby **coriolis** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:13 pm

Bill,
Get thee to a doctor. Mail yourself there if you have to. Maybe we should take up a collection for the postage.

azsnowman · #37 Postby **azsnowman** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:02 pm

Something sounds *fishy* Bill.......a hospital, regardless of a persons ability/or lack of, to pay and the conditions one is being seen for, the ER "HAS" to see you regardless PERIOD. What ever the reason, GET OFF YOUR DUFF AND GO........the lack of moola, the lack of insurance CANNOT stand in the way......hell, if nuthin else, when the bill comes, file medical bankruptcy, what are they gonna do, take away your birthday???

Dennis

#38 Postby **azskyman** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:16 pm

Geez, Dennis, if that would work...I might try it too. Birthdays come too fast any more!

Bill....I've checked out some medical locations in Sikeston and nearby...and they do exist. If one is a problem...try another. It's time to think of yourself. It is not about pride or ego...it is about your health. Hang in there, and keep us posted.

#39 Postby **streetsoldier** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 2:31 am

I have already strongly informed "studentmom04" that I AM going to the Urgent Care Clinic at Ferguson Medical Center (can you hear the wailing and the gnashing of teeth where you are?) TOMORROW...then to "The Medicine Shoppe" for whatever Rx is decreed.

As to Missouri Delta Hospital (the only one in Sikeston), Dennis...last year, when she had kidney stones, there was ONE intake nurse, 23 patients and NO chair for her; I had to beg for a wheelchair for her to sit in until we were "served", an hour and a half later.

"Blood and guts" injuries went in immediately, and they took the paperwork later; for those that were "non-life-threatening", it was "sit down, shut up, and we'll get to you when we feel like it"...but not before filling out a ream of papers, while she cried and screamed from the pain. :grr:

Oh, yes, they EVENTUALLY admitted her...but the "services" received give a new and ugly meaning to the term "caregiver", at least in this part of the Bootheel. :grrr:

I had to remind her that I could easily replace the $$ within a few days from the designs I have on the drafting board, but I have to be able to SEE first. :roll:

#40 Postby **Stephanie** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 11:22 am

streetsoldier wrote:I had to remind her that I could easily replace the $$ within a few days from the designs I have on the drafting board, but I have to be able to SEE first.

Do you need help delivering the $$ to her? I can help!! :grrr:

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