WHAT I KNOW SO FAR

I'm sure you all are getting tired of my health issues. I know I am tired of having them. Here's what I know from what I posted on Wednesday Hodgepodge. 

Saw my lung doctor on Monday the 23rd of February. I have had issues since the Dupixent, which I stopped and then I started to feel better. Then I started going downhill again. I did the 5 day steroids and only felt better the first 2 days. 

I was seeing her because of some blood work which was better than a few months ago. It was for my Immunoglobulin levels. So that was good. Will go again in April for the blood work again. 

I ended up getting a steroid shot which is taking a while to kick in. So along with my other issue which I will share next, it's been hard for me to do much of anything. I am so tired of watching TV and not being able to accomplish my housework.

Also, we are watching James Saturday and part of Sunday. I just want to feel good for that. 

I saw my podiatrist doctor on Tuesday February 24th. I've been getting a steroid shot every few months and so far my last one didn't do anything. My right ankle is in pain when I walk. So I am going for an x-ray next week to see if he can see a lot of debris at the ankle. 

There is one thing we can try before doing an ankle fusion. They go in and clean out the debris and some people have a good experience and others don't. It is a fairly simple procedure and you can walk out of the hospital that day. 

The ankle fusion is pretty serious and you can't bend your ankle anymore. Also, you cannot walk for six weeks following the surgery. So even if the other procedure works for me, it is just a matter of time before having the ankle fusion.

He does not like the ankle replacement surgery so he doesn't do it but could recommend someone to me. So at some point something will be done and I am not looking forward to that. 

I have also appreciated all of your prayers for me that you mention in your comments on my posts. Thank you so much. 

Love,

Debby

P.S. I had something very unusual happen to me on Thursday. I woke up and both of the ankles hurt. It was painful to walk. I couldn't figure out what it was about. I did a lot of research and it has to do with a low potassium level. One of my medications can do that, along with the steroids. So I am doing all the things they recommend for that and praying that by the time you read this that my ankles are doing better.