Well, I decided that I've got so many blogs that I never tend to, mostly because I have so many and they're so specific, that I should just pick one and make it my catch all. A journal of sorts, if you will. It's been a long while, since I've done any entries, so here it goes.
For some reason, I have been struck down ill by something that, so far, my doctor can't diagnose. It's been with me now for about eight weeks. And it's entirely possible that it's just a string of illnesses, in succession, keeping me down. It started out seeming like a mild flu, but it dragged out for three weeks or so, complete with exhaustion, mild fevers and body aches. Later, it moved into total exhaustion, uncontrolled coughing (the kind that keeps you from sleeping) and dizziness. My doctor thought it might have been mononucleosis, but the blood cultures came back negative. As I am nearing the end of my eighth week, I am left mostly with mild dizziness and disorientation. Headaches assist. And the constant physical exhaustion is killing me.
I can describe the light-headedness somewhat akin to as if you were seated and you suddenly stood up- blood would rush to your head and your orientation would swirl for an instant. That is how I feel much of the time. It's just bad enough that it's not safe for me to drive for any real extent of time. I regularly kick and bump into things. I often find myself stumbling, checking my balance. My concentration is only around 90%, as I am often distracted and forgetful.
Since the doctor diagnosed me with mono, I was sent home from work to get rest. Now that we know it's not mono, I'm in somewhat of a conundrum- my dizziness and lack of concentration is still with me, but if I don't get back to work, I'm in danger of losing my job. Since my job is so physically demanding, it's something I'm ready to return to. They could try and work me into a less physical position until I get "better", but who knows? Since I'm one of two required engineers in order to get our company partnership status with one of our vendors, they might try and keep me on somehow. On the other hand, they might just find a suitable replacement and be done with me. I will probably have to lie and say that I'm okay to work again, just to ensure my employment. If I get terminated, I'll just have to find another job.
The next step in diagnosing my malady is a brain MRI. The good doctor has already ordered one for me. I'm just waiting for Imaging to set up a date for me.
The one nice thing about staying home so much is that I get to cook! Tonight on the menu is barbecued beef brisket. Actually, it's not real barbecue- I'm cooking it in a crock pot. I've got some a great barbecue sauce I made a while back. Paired with an Emil Villa styled coleslaw and some baked beans, it's going to be a winner tonight!
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