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[*] posted on 9-1-2008 at 11:04 AM


I haven't lost consciousness, I went into 2 convulsions so far, no fever - 99.1deg.F. was my temperatures at the hospital, liver functions were fine. My Doctor is now at work today, his office is closed. I will speak with him tomorrow morning, and we'll get this figured out so I can get my medication A.S.A.P.



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[*] posted on 9-1-2008 at 01:40 PM


Dude,

If you were my kid, we would be at the emergency room until someone figured it out and started treatement.
Convulsions are not something to take lightly !!
Please take aggressive care of yourself.
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[*] posted on 9-1-2008 at 02:06 PM


I AGREE WITH DIVER..

I just had surgery myself and if I had not been aggressive in requesting treatment..I would be waiting another 3 mths..and I had cancer..
Take care of yourself my friend ..I enjoy your posts and I too will ask the guy upstairs for your safety.
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[*] posted on 9-1-2008 at 05:16 PM


Hoping all goes well Ken!!! Gotta get back to Baja ASAP.
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[*] posted on 9-1-2008 at 07:34 PM


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Dude,

If you were my kid, we would be at the emergency room until someone figured it out and started treatement.
Convulsions are not something to take lightly !!
Please take aggressive care of yourself.


I was feeling them coming on this afternoon, so I stayed real still, and 15 min. later I felt fine. Tomorrow morning, I will be visiting with my Primary Care Physician and we'll get this sorted out. I need my bloodwork reviewed - AGAIN, and antibiotics RIGHT AWAY. Hopefully in 3-4 days, I will recover to the point that I can return to work.

BAJA ALSO AWAITS. My buddy Mike is getting his Passport this week, and I want to return to Baja once the weather cools down. I just need to get my health back in order, and I'll make sure this week will count for something.




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[*] posted on 9-1-2008 at 08:04 PM


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Otherwise, I feel great - except for continually feeling dizzy, tired, and weak.


Sounds like love to me, not malaria. :lol::lol:

You've been smitten. :lol::lol:
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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 08:18 AM


Sending the archangels your way. Think Baja thoughts
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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 09:56 AM


Prayers for your complete recovery, Ken... and soon!

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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 10:27 AM


Thank you everyone for your prayers and thoughts. Whatever those mosquitos bit me with while I was down in Colombia, I'm feeling the effects much less now. The doctor is supposed to call me back soon so that I can get back to work soon. IM BORED HERE AT HOME!! :bounce:



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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 02:41 PM


All the best Ken. I hope your up and back to normal as soon as possible.

Even though we have not met I enjoy your posts.

I go to Colombia all the time and it would be nice to tell stories about that great place.

We are having a golf tournament next year at the Baja Country Club and I hope you can make it. If you don't play golf your welcome to join everyone for the after party!
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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 02:44 PM


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All the best Ken. I hope your up and back to normal as soon as possible.

Even though we have not met I enjoy your posts.

I go to Colombia all the time and it would be nice to tell stories about that great place.

We are having a golf tournament next year at the Baja Country Club and I hope you can make it. If you don't play golf your welcome to join everyone for the after party!


Thanks. If I am able to make it I will. The Doctors seem to think I need that Echocardiogram pretty badly. So, if it's my heart, at least I'm not at fault for not getting my vaccines...




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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 02:54 PM


Ken,

Be very carefull .... and you should probably have a full cardio workup.

The risk of stroke in Black men under 45 is three to five times that of others.

Here is an informative article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/02/980211071938.ht...

Don't kick back and rely on your doctors ....

Be proactive with your health ....

Get well soon,

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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 03:02 PM


Ken,

All the advice to be proactive is right on. Sometimes it takes a couple/three different doctors to figure out some obscure problem.

Give us some good news!..............and then get back down to Columbia to that new hot chica!!!!!!!!!!

Ken
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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 04:36 PM


I am going to do as much research as possible. I also have a great friend named Gretchen. Her husband Andrew passed away in June '07 and he was the reason I led the trip down to Copper Canyon 1 1/2 yrs ago. Gretchen is a retired RN, and I have been running info past her, although I don't have any additional M.D. resources to help me out.

Gretchen and Andrew - Sierra San Pedro Martir 2000 - Rancho Viejo


I hope to return to Colombia - if I need open heart surgery, I'll forgo a trip there until March '09. But, here's one particular Barranquillera who I talk to on the phone every night who is also praying for a fast recovery...






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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 04:48 PM


Ken,

there are all kinds of information available ....

Just Google it...

And there are several MD sites that can help with questions..

Just do a little research and you will have more information than you can read in a month.

CaboRon




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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 04:53 PM


CaboRon, thankfully my career in Education affords me with plenty of sick-leave if I need it. So, I plan to compile my information, produce portfolios of research, and present everything to my Doctor's to talk about what the possibilities are when the time comes. Thanks for the advice.



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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 04:57 PM


Ron is right.
I do the research and then go to the doc with a list of questions or potential diagnosis to ask about.
Many times I have had more knowledge about a certain subject from the net than the doc.

Leidys is not only HOT but she has a very "nice" smile that says a lot.
She seems like great motivation to get better or maybe you'll need an in-house nurse ?? :biggrin:
More best wishes Ken.
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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 06:37 PM


Ken-

Based on the info you've provided and the diagnosis of Cerebral malaria, here's what I'd do:

#1- If I had a PPO insurance and could choose my own specialists, I'd get in to see an Infectious disease doctor (Epidemiologist) tomorrow! Get copies of your test results and lab work and take them with you or have your primary doctor fax them.

#2. If I had an HMO which requires a PMD to ok a referral to a specialist, I'd insist that he expediated an appointment with one for me.

If I had an HMO and I was not receiving imediate treatment for this condition from my "gate-keeper" primary MD, I'd gather all my test results and pay out-of-pocket for a consult appointment with an Infectious disease doctor to learn what course of treatment he would suggest and how rapidly the treatment should begin.

At least you'd have a specialist's opinion of how your treatment should be handled. The waiting around because "the doctor's ofice is closed" or "waiting for the doctor to call you back" can drag on for days and is unacceptable when your symptomatic and not exactly sure what you're dealing with yet.

Based on the date of fdt's first post, this has been going on for 6 days already! As others have mentioned, you have to look out for yourself which often means being more assertive about your medical care than you normally would be if they seem to be dragging their feet.

Ask you doctor to order future diagnostic studies "STAT"- you shouldn't have to wait "until next thursday for the next opening" , for example. Insist that stuff is done "NOW" and don't let them push you around. Unfortunately, in the medical world the squeaky wheel gets the treatment .
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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 07:40 PM


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Ken-

Based on the info you've provided and the diagnosis of Cerebral malaria, here's what I'd do:

#1- If I had a PPO insurance and could choose my own specialists, I'd get in to see an Infectious disease doctor (Epidemiologist) tomorrow! Get copies of your test results and lab work and take them with you or have your primary doctor fax them.


My Primary Care Physician believes that my problem relates to heart disease and not Malaria. He is most likely correct. In the morning after a long sleep, I feel clear-headed and comfortable. By noon, my chest feels heavy, my head is cloudy, and my entire body feels weak. My consultation with the specialists regarding my Echocardiograph is tomorrow at 3 p.m.




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[*] posted on 9-2-2008 at 08:07 PM


It sounds like you have confidence in the care you're receiving. Wishing you a very speedy recovery.
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