... because I would flunk the drug test. The doctor was not in when I went in for my physical work up. They did the EKG, blood work, X-ray, specimen, H & W, etc. but the doc was not in. I demanded some attention and was told I'd get a call from the practicioner nurse later that morning. After lunch I was back in there and the P.N. listened to me tell my story, asked a few questions and listened to my chest. She was nice, the same nice nurse with the small fingers who checked my prostate last year.Anyway she said I had no infection but probably a case of bronchitis with lung inflammation; and wrote me a scrip for a steroid regimen that will run six days. Can I share with you the possible side effects? I will spare you. But I did notice something about high sodium, strength loss, bad interaction with carbohydrates, low potassium and other running sensitive stuff. So I'll overeat for six days eating bananas.
I will try to run 13.1 miles on Sunday morning to keep Susie company. I might keel over but I'll be coaching her along.
Photo: die hard Red Sox fan on Tuesday telling Johnny Damon what for, for signing with Yankees.
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Oh my word. I was so impressed that they do routine EKGs but now I find that you cannot see a doctor even when you tell them you have been sick for weeks. Medicine has become so pathetic. I'd go make some more noise because steriods from from a not-quite-a-doctor who uses the word 'probably' and prescribes them anyhow? ugh. Please keep taking it easy for a while.
Oh dear. There must be a compromise... maybe Susie could pull you in a wagon during her run?
Take care. Kind of worried. Trying not to.
Listen to both susans! I want a REAL doctor, who prescribes meds when he has a REAL diagnosis. We do not accept this probable diagnosis!!!
p.s. that is one scary photo.
Listen to all of these smart folks. I have to agree with Jeanne ... I think the medical system is a lot different than Canada. You might want to travel up here and I'll get you an appointment. :)
Okay, Okay, OKAY!
The word "probably" was my word; not hers. She used her hands to signal quotation marks when she said the word bronchitis. I believe her. It seems like bronchitis and the steroids are working fairly well. No more tightness.
And I will not run 13.1 on Sunday .... unless I can't help myself :)
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