I'm a mess! A rant--don't pay attention! :O)

@GreatMartin (23670)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
November 3, 2020 2:30pm CST
Yesterday (That's a scary picture!!!) About 5-6 weeks ago I started to have coughing spells at night and once in awhile I would find the phlegm had/has blood in it--finally got hold of my primary and asked (a silly ) whether I should come into see him or make an appointment with my pulmonary guy or NET doctor--he, of course, said to come in to see him which I did today---he told me to see the NET doc first and go for X-Rays of lung and chest. I came home and was able to set up an appointment for the X-Rays next Monday but haven't been able to get the appointment yet with the NET doc--they were supposed to call me back but didn't which means I'll be trying tomorrow!! Now here is the weird thing--around 6 PM my left ankle started to hurt and I noticed it was a little bit swollen--I put an ice pack around it---now 4 hours later it is still hurting and it has swollen more and is red--I have some pain killers and took one--thinking of taking an anti-biotic also but will wait to see if the swelling goes down in the morning. And how is your day going?? Today I won't tell you what I have been through since 9 AM except to say I still haven't heard back from the NET guy for an appointment that I called for yesterday!! Then I had a few hours trying to get the 2 subscriptions that my primary called in for my ankle--I felt sorry for the poor guy on the end of one phone call that lasted over an hour--he had a lot more patience than I do!! I am not watching or listening to the news today!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
4 Nov 20
Oh, goodness! I do hope you get that ankle and coughing issue taken care of, no matter how long it takes.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
I don't have time to be sick!! Plus you know us men are lousy patients!!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
4 Nov 20
@GreatMartin Well, just get yourself fixed up soon.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
@DianneN I'm waiting for my NET guy to get back to me--if he doesn't by tomorrow I will fire him and get another doctor!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Nov 20
I hope you can been seen right away - oh how frustrating when people don't call back! We want you to get better from this cough and ankle thing! I'll be watching tv later - probably on and off - but yah, it is a bit worrisome.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Nov 20
@GreatMartin I got a glimpse, but I won't tell you anything about it right now. The important part is what happens at the end . . . we'll all find out later - but probably not tonight anyway. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 20
I have no desire to watch anything political tonight!!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
@much2say I am busy watching the whole first season of "Elite" on Netflix--8 episodes each about 50 minutes--that should get me through all the 'noise' of the network stations!!
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
3 Nov 20
same here.Not watching any news.I will wait till tomorrow.No hurry.an hour on the phone ?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 20
I was on the phone 3 hours and I HATE the phone!!
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
@amadeo It is so maddening trying to get to talk to a human being on the phone!!!
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
4 Nov 20
@GreatMartin wow are you getting out there.
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@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Nov 20
Sorry to hear you are having all these problems. Many blessings to you and I hope you find that ll will be OK
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
10 Nov 20
@RasmaSandra And after awhile it is!!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Nov 20
Oh, I'll be okay--I hang on to 'only the good die young' and I am past being young!!
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@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Nov 20
@GreatMartin you sound like me when I get my anxiety attacks I march around the apartment reprimanding myself and saying everything's going to b a A-OK
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Nov 20
Hoping you can get an appointment soon. Take care of yourself. My tv stays off all day every day.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 20
@CarolDM We will be hearing and reading about it for the next 3 months--no matter who wins!!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 20
My TV usually doesn't go on until 6:30 PM for the news but tonight it will be strictly Netflix!!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Nov 20
@GreatMartin I do not blame you. Same here actually.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
4 Nov 20
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Nov 20
Easier said than done but....
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
10 Nov 20
@Nevena83 You better see a doctor about that!!
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
8 Nov 20
@GreatMartin I absolutely understand you.
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@snowy22315 (208789)
• United States
3 Nov 20
Uh oh...I hope it is nothing too serious.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 20
I'm sure it is temporary but everyone needs to rant now and then!
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
4 Nov 20
I cannot push myself to watch some news lately.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
5 Nov 20
@GreatMartin I totally agree with you.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
It's really a waste of time!!
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@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
4 Nov 20
Do not take antibiotics until you get the X-Rays and talk again to your doctor. How do you feel today? Is your ankle still swollen?
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@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
5 Nov 20
@GreatMartin I hope nothing is broken, wait for the X-rays, good luck.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
The ankle is still swollen and hurts!! Doc sent me two meds to take--said to give them 2-3 days to work so we will see--go for X-rays on Monday!
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Nov 20
I am so sorry you have been having a tough time of it. . I hope you get good news from your tests. I will be praying for you.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
9 Nov 20
@GreatMartin I'm going to go and read it now.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
8 Nov 20
I posted the latest report earlier today--not good but certainly not bad!!
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@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
3 Nov 20
hope you are feeling well soon. And can get your appointment soon. Perhaps a heat pad may help your ankle and arthritis rub
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 20
Not arthritis--an infection! ARGH!!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
4 Nov 20
@db20747 I got it all out so I feel better!
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