A Quick Note to My Friends

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I just spent 9 days in the hospital with a very serious kidney infection and 2 kidney stones. The infection was life threatening, much to my surprise!  I was running very high fevers, which the doctors were having trouble getting under control.  Thankfully,
I was released Friday evening, sent home with major antibiotics and lots of other meds. I plan to return to work tomorrow, which the doctor said was ok.

The reason I'm sharing all this with you is not for sympathy. I want to make you aware of the necessity of paying attention to your body. I have always been a person who has the attitude "it will go away".  I never rush to the doctor.  I will not do that any more.
I had pain from the stones, for sure...but I had absolutely no idea about the infection.  Had I took the time to note all the things I was feeling, I may have put 2 and 2 together.  Bottom line...please take care of yourself.  As we get older, things do not always go away as quickly as they used to. 

I will try to catch up on all the beautiful works I have missed.  Looking forward to seeing what's new on DA!  Enjoy your week.



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Rikitza's avatar
my dear friend Maria,
I was overlooking your journal.
Now, when I am back from a relative long trip (to Japan and Hong Kong) I bumped into this ..
Hope you are well and I keep you the thumbs !!!
Kisses and hugs, Riki