It has been an interesting weekend here in lock up. Last night, well this morning really around 4am, I had a reaction to something and I was itching like crazy! My legs were on fire and I could not quit itching. I was given 25mg of IV Benadryl and 30 minutes later I was still itching. (more…)
CF Happens
Sometimes in life CF (Cystic Fibrosis) happens…pun intended
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I am all settled in my room. I have had my first dose of Colistin which is IV push every 12 hours. IV push is when the medicine is in a syringe that is pushed straight into my port line over 3-5 minutes and not in a bag through the IV pump. I tolerated it well and didn’t need any Benadryl which is good. I am on IV fluids 24/7 to keep my system flushed, hydrated and to keep my kidneys working good. The doctor wants to do a broad spectrum antibiotic to cover MRSA in case I culture it in my new sputum culture. I have never cultured it before so I don’t think I will now but this is me who we are talking about so you never know. (more…)
CF Happens 