Another shit day. Gregg woke up running a fever and vomiting this morning. I went to work for a couple of hours (long enough to catch up on stuff and make bank deposits) and came home at 11:00am to take him up to Urgent Care. Even though the ER doctors had run lots of tests, including a CT scan to make sure his lung was clear of any blood clots, as far as I knew they hadn't tested for flu or strep. (They did do a Covid test, which was negative).
After waiting two hours, he finally saw a doctor and tested negative for flu, strep, and a second Covid test. They gave him a shot of Zofran to stop the nausea and a prescription for Zofran tabs that melt under the tongue. Their best guess is that he has a virus that's just going to have to run its course.
Funny story: while we were waiting to be seen (the Urgent Care was packed today, there are lots of things going around) Gregg had to go to the bathroom adjacent to the waiting area to throw up. He was clearly audible, retching and dry heaving, and a little girl went up to the desk and said, "There's a man calling for help in the bathroom!" Two nurses hurried out with a key to unlock the door. I had to rush up and tell them that it was just my husband in there vomiting! But bless that kid for being so concerned for a stranger. None of the adults sitting around the room could have cared less that there was a man in distress in the bathroom.
Gregg still feels terrible, but at least he's not throwing up now. His sister texted me a little while ago to ask how he was doing. Here's the text exchange between us:
When a loved one has only one lung, I guess it's perfectly reasonable to become pretty anxious when they start throwing up or coughing uncontrollably. Gold star for that little girl - concerned about somebody else.
ReplyDeleteYes, that little girl showed more empathy than the adults in the waiting room. I hope Gregg feels better soon. He definitely should NOT go to work, if only not to spread the virus to his coworkers. I hope you don't catch it either.
ReplyDeleteHe's not going to work. I think he feels bad enough that he's not going to fight me on that one. Plus, you're right. He'd risk spreading whatever this is to other people, which is not cool.
DeleteWhat a well brought up little girl. Hope Gregg feels better soon. Love the texts.
ReplyDeleteUgh! I feel so sorry for him. I had a viral sore throat about 3 years ago and I could not believe the pain, and, unfortunately, I did have to ride it out.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping the virus moves quickly and he's feeling better soon!
ReplyDeletePoor Gregg, that sounds awful. Let's all hope he feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteUgh. Poor Gregg. In our hospital, active vomiting gets you to a private room right away. Hope it all goes away soon. Hope you don't get it. Or have you already? You were sick not long ago.
ReplyDeleteThat little girl was very caring. I hope Gregg gets well quickly and that the treatment works.
ReplyDeleteI hope Gregg gets well soon, and you don't catch that mysterious virus, too.
ReplyDeleteIf I had been in the waiting area and heard someone retching in the bathroom, I would have thought: Yes, we're in a hospital, and people waiting here have come for a reason, so it is not too surprising someone is retching. I would have assumed they wanted to be left alone until they were ready to come out of the bathroom again. Maybe I am too naive in such things and the little girl has taught me a lesson.
Actually, his retching did kind of sound like someone calling out, more so than someone merely vomiting/dry heaving. Of course most of the grown up people were merely respecting his privacy and knew what was going on. I was just impressed that a kid thought he needed help and wasn't afraid to go demand someone do something. :)
DeleteWhat a worrying time for you ( and Gregg!). I hope that he feels better soon....and no work until he does!
ReplyDeleteMy Hubs just had this sort of thing, and turned out it was Norovirus G1/G2. Ugh. Only thing Urgent care could do was to tell him the usual, fluids, probiotics, BRAT diet. He suffered from the rhea for a few weeks until it calmed down. It's quite contagious as well. Sending healing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThis just sounds miserable. For Gregg, of course, and for you too as you are doing your best to take care of him. I just hope you don't get it too.
ReplyDeleteBless that little girl's sweet caring heart.
Hope Gregg feels better soon. Stay well, Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Jennifer! You certainly have had a run of bad luck recently. I hate vomiting more than having the flu for a week. Gregg is lucky to have you. I hope you don't catch this dreadful bug yourself!
ReplyDeleteWow, it is just one thing after another lately, isn't it? There's nothging worse than being sick to your stomach when you're not at home. I hope Gregg feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope Greg gets well soon.
ReplyDeleteWell that sucks. I hope it IS just a soon to pass virus. That text exchange would be just like one between SG and someone else about me!
ReplyDeleteNearly 48 hours after you have written this, I hope things are better xx
ReplyDeleteI came here to say the same.
DeleteBeing sick without knowing why is a gruesome misery indeed.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well at your house. I am going to guess Gregg's bug did not have a long trip to its next stop. Hugs.
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