Spent the Day at the ER

warwick.hoy · #1 05-20-2009, 05:16 PM

There is a 1st time for everything.

While at work today...I felt a pinching pain in my lower back couple with shortness of breath and a tingling sensation in my fingers. I went to the hospital thinking I had a collapsed lung. They diagnosed it as Pleurisy.

Apparently you have to wait for it to heal itself but they prescribed me some painkillers so I can breath deeper. Seem to be working.

My attitudes have changed concerning going to doctors. Especially since my wife got a good job with medical benefits. The decision to go to the ER is made a lot easier when I know there will be some help paying the bill. I'm not sure how much the bill will be but it should be manageable for us.

Now I'm just hoping that this doesn't get in the way of me interviewing for this new job.

MakiSupaStar · #2 05-20-2009, 05:19 PM

Dude. This is your body telling you to quit that stupid job of yours already. Seriously.

Joe Gress · #3 05-20-2009, 05:19 PM

What the hell man! Where was the obligatory TB OT what should I do with my condition/I don't want to go to the doctor/TB OT guys are the most knowledgeable dude on the entire internet thread?!?!?

Hope you get better dude.

warwick.hoy · #4 05-20-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Dude. This is your body telling you to quit that stupid job of yours already. Seriously.

I'm taking off through the long weekend but I think that today was my last day. I've got a gig coming up, but I think it won't be to bad on my body sooooo....I may have to hire a roadie to schlep though.

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Originally Posted by joeinsprings

What the hell man! Where was the obligatory TB OT what should I do with my condition/I don't want to go to the doctor/TB OT guys are the most knowledgeable dude on the entire internet thread?!?!?

Hope you get better dude.

I learned my ask TB for medical advice lesson after this thread.

I just let my balls drop and went to the flippin doc without thinking about it.

BTW that thing on my arm is still there only a lot better looking. It was diagnosed excema from a free doctor, not a dermatologist. I think washing dishes is what caused it. Luckily I don't have to do dishes anymore =).

Joe Gress · #5 05-20-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

I learned my ask TB for medical advice lesson after this thread.

I just let my balls drop and went to the flippin doc without thinking about it.

I know. That's the one I remember.

thejrace · #6 05-20-2009, 05:54 PM

damn man. sorry to hear that. get better.

warwick.hoy · #7 05-20-2009, 06:02 PM

I gotta say...the pain meds they gave work like a champ. The pain was pretty intense and now I feel nothing....my apologies if some crazy threads/posts show up.

(Lortabs and Motrin)

NJL · #8 05-21-2009, 12:40 AM

man you're having a rough time right now, aren't you?

warwick.hoy · #9 05-21-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NJL

man you're having a rough time right now, aren't you?

Eh...some poopy things are happening but I'm not letting it dampen my spirits. Hell...I get a five day...medicated vacation.

With the pain pills I'm not all that uncomfortable. It hurts in the morning after they've had a chance to wear off. Just means I need to eat breakfast before I take the Motrin.

Joe Gress · #10 05-21-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

...medicated vacation.

MakiSupaStar · #11 05-21-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

Eh...some poopy things are happening but I'm not letting it dampen my spirits. Hell...I get a five day...medicated vacation.

With the pain pills I'm not all that uncomfortable. It hurts in the morning after they've had a chance to wear off. Just means I need to eat breakfast before I take the Motrin.

You should have seen the stuff I was posting on Vicodin. I still don't know when I wrote half that stuff. I discovered a whole thread on Yanni that I resurrected and I don't even remember seeing Yanni.

warwick.hoy · #12 05-21-2009, 10:01 AM

Haha...I don't frequent OT very much so I don't recall your vicodin induced threads. I'm assuming when you broke your foot. I may have seen some of the Yanni posts but didn't open them. I don't see a Maki created thread and instantly think that I have to read it. Just a distraction from the FX forum.

I was on the verge of become a Maki disciple, mainly because of your username and being a phan, but I put a self inflicted kibosh on brown nosing. I do appreciate the occasional "Fail" and "Ha Ha" I receive from ya though.

Oh yeah...my morning dose is starting to kick in. Lortabs are Hydro and Acetaminophen in one pill (if you don't know). I feel myself already "e"-slurring my words.

MakiSupaStar · #13 05-21-2009, 10:09 AM

I am in a constant state of trying to avoid the fx forum. I can't keep money in my wallet in there.

warwick.hoy · #14 05-21-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

I am in a constant state of trying to avoid the fx forum. I can't keep money in my wallet in there.

Not having any to begin with helps.

The wife got herself a great job at a non-profit low income mental health organization. Me not working means I have no money for gas pains and luxury items, but we will still have a roof over our head and food on the table.

Man I'm feeling pretty relaxed....I keep over shooting the keys.

MakiSupaStar · #15 05-21-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm a certifiable synth addict.

warwick.hoy · #16 05-21-2009, 10:24 AM

And the cheapest one (that isn't the BSW) is over $200.