A Conundrum
Dear friends, we can do everything right and still the randomness of life, even one lived in faith, can interrupt our plans. Reminders that life, like wet roads, can be slippery. We often need to come to terms with the fact that life’s curve balls can sometimes be hard to catch. Why all this rambling and a paragraph of metaphors? I am faced with a bit of a conundrum.
I have another post-op infection.Ughh… and my doctor wants to try a new antibiotic. I’m as nervous as a cat in a room filled with rocking chairs ( smile). I have severe allergies and sensitivities to antibiotics. They range from pancreatitis and heart angina to hives as big as teacup saucers ( inside and out). Oh and I can’t forget tongue swelling.Who could right?
When my hubby picked up the new antibiotic the doctor wants me to take it had been flagged by the pharmacist ( who also has an MD). She didn’t want to fill the prescription! She was concerned with my allergies and sensitivities. My hubby said the doctor was aware of my issues and wanted me to take it any way. She reluctantly filled the prescription.
So the bottle it’s sitting on my table just looking at me, taunting me a bit. As if to say, “go ahead, try me and lets see what happens”. (laugh)
So now you see my conundrum. Do I wait until Monday and call the doctor and ask her to refill a prescription for an antibiotic I know I can tolerate ( some nausea and nervousness but not terrible). Or do I spin the wheel and take this new medication and wait to see if it sends me to the ER.
Yes I’ve prayed on it, but I feel like I shouldn’t take it. If you were faced with such a conundrum what would you do? Please know I am not asking you to make a life or death choice for me. Just wondering what your reaction would be if faced with this situation.
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Well, I need to visit more. I didn’t know you wee a reverend!! As for the antibiotic, I would do what my gut said. 🙂 Hope all is well soon!
Hello Rose, thank you, I did just that. Hugs!
Tough decision to make. My Mother has sensitivities to antibiotics and they have caused some autoimmune issues from taking them that she now has to live with. If you know that one you have taken previously will work with minimal side effects, personally I would go with that one. Lots of luck and I hope you get things figured out asap.
Thank you so much Misty, I appreciate your comment and thank you for sharing your mothers experience. Hugs!
Hi Katherine, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been faced with the same situation as you are. And I’ve paid a price by taking something a doctor prescribes. I’ve found that on default they often prescribe a med they think will take care of your problems, oblivious to what you’ve experienced before. You’ve done what I would do and that’s pray about it first. If you’re gut says no then stick with that. I’ve learned that without God’s “peace” in a situation it sometimes results in a problem. I’d call the doctor on call and get a different prescription; don’t take chances with a bad allergy. That’s just my experience. Hope you get the right antibiotic and you’re feeling better soon!
Debra you are such a sweetie. Thank you for sharing with me it means a lot! Hugs
Katherine I’m so sorry to hear all of this and I feel the same way you do, I think you should wait because of your severe allergies and sensitivites, it’s probably for the best. I’m praying for you! God bless you and please keep us posted!
You are so sweet. Thank you for your encouragement and positivity I really do appreciate it.Hugs!
It certainly is a tough choice. I suppose you need to think upon how well do you trust your doctor. I’ll pray on your decision.
Thank you so much Sharon. She is actually a new doctor I met with prior to my kidney surgery. So I’ve onlyhad 2 appointments with her. Thank you for your prayers. hugs!
My aunt just went through something similar. She didn’t take the medicine for a few days and then decided to give it a try. We did end up in the ER because she was having chest pains, which she mostly thought were a side effect of the medicine. They kept her overnight for observation but the pain finally went away and they couldn’t find anything wrong so they let her go home. I’m not a doctor or telling you what you should do but after taking care of my dad, mom, and now my aunt, I know that I trust the pharmacist more than the doctors. Is there a way you can call the doctors office even though it’s the weekend? Most of the doctors here have an answering service and if he doesn’t call you back personally then a nurse will for sure. Maybe they can answer your questions or get you a new script 🙂
Thank you for sharing with me Maria.It means a lot that you took the time to share your experiences with your family members. Hugs!