and so does the comedy of errors regarding my antibiotics. I deeply regret having to make a second post on this subject but it was either that or leave my readers in the dark about why I wasn’t posting today.
Early yesterday morning I awakened in even more pain and exhibiting some truly scary additional symptoms so yes, I spent another entire morning in the ER (on what was most likely the only day all week we’ll have good morning light for bird photography). My new diagnosis is that the epididymitis has spread so now I have orchitis as well. Obviously my antibiotics weren’t working. Readers will remember that the first prescription I filled was for an antibiotic that was contraindicated for anyone with peripheral neuropathy (which I have) so I was given a second prescription for a different antibiotic.
Yesterday morning my ER doc called my urologist who told him the second antibiotic was “the wrong one for the condition” so now I’m on a third antibiotic (yes, I’ll be disposing of a lot of expensive pills). And of course the new one hasn’t kicked in yet and that may take some time so life isn’t a lot of fun right now.
To complicate matters even further I have a very important and complicated task that must be completed under a fast-approaching deadline so even if I felt up to it I probably wouldn’t be able to publish a post with images this morning.
Please don’t feel any obligation to comment today unless you really want to. I’m embarrassed to have to post on this unpleasant subject again and I already know how supportive my readers are from your comments on my previous post.
But I will say this. I sure wish someone would pave this damned road. I’m sick to death of all the bumps.
Ron
Ok, at the last minute I couldn’t resist including an image (I already had this one processed so it didn’t take any extra time). I see this photo as relevant to the subject at hand because no creature I know of is…
more “ballsy” than a kestrel (unless it’s me at the moment).
I realize that’s a reach but I hate publishing posts without at least one photo…
DEAR RON, I am the lady who contacted you while in Park City this summer for an I.D. On a mountain blue bird – immature.
I feel so badly for your pain and condition. As we age, each pain takes center stage and it is scary! I’ve been in E.R also
With a chest pain that tuarned out to NOT BE heart related, but there went the day!s Hope your 3rd antibiotic has kicked
Ins by now. Thanks for not leaving us in the dark. I bet most of us are right there in age so we understand. Linda
NO, Don’t go on a horse!! Man, I feel for you, I really do! Hope you have a “cup”, that is all I’ll say on that subject.
Nice shot of the Kestrel. Is this a known Kestrel or just a excellent shot? Was the Vole taken to a nesting box or was it for him?
Empathy and good wishes!
Not to worry, Dick. There may not ever be a horse between my legs again!
No, not a known kestrel. Just one I came across with his next meal in his clutches. The photo was taken in January so he wasn’t nesting.
Oh Ron. I am so very sorry. My own medical route is a bit of a roller coaster at the moment so I sympathise and empathise.
Loved the ballsy kestrel.
Sending many good wishes your way.
Thanks very much, EC. I wish you the very best of luck with your own medical challenges.
AMEN, ELLIE BABY
Evil iPad is at work, again!!!! It really does HATE me….
You must identify with and have great empathy for that vole right now…hope you deduct cost of wrong meds from payment ….(stay off galloping horses!)
Geez, makes me woozy with pain just to think about riding a horse right now.,
Ron, I hope they have finally prescribed the most effective medication and that you respond rapidly. Pain is not fun, except for the masochist.
And I’m far from a masochist, Dave. Thank you.
You have a great work ethic. And, yeah, I laughed a bit too much at the bit about the kestrel! Hope the meds kick in soon.
I’m glad you enjoyed my attempt at humor, Arwen. Thanks.
I think you must be the only person in the world who would cope with such an affliction and still entertain your followers with one of your images. And your communiqués are always welcome even if on a painful subject.
The third time (med) is a charm (we hope).
I doubt that but I do appreciate the sentiment, Lyle. Thanks.
Thank you for the kestrel! Be well.
Thanks, Mk.
Ron – I so intently read your message and then scrolled down too fast to the box to make my comments that I completely missed that outstanding Kestrel shot. Beautiful – and yes, those little guys who are my favorites have grande cojones 🙂
I’m glad you eventually noticed him, Everett. Thanks.
I want to add to all the sympathy and concern your regulars have sent in and I’m wowed by the fact that you’re still exhibiting your trademark “sense of pun”– a sense of humor’s quite a coping
skill in itself……you’re made of strong stuff.
“a sense of humor’s quite a coping skill in itself”
I hadn’t thought about that but you’re probably right, Kris. Thanks.
How frustrating , not to mention probably debiliting. Doctors can be a blessing and in your case a curse. Hope they finally get it right and you will soon be on the mend!
Charlotte
They sure can be, Charlotte. Thanks.
I am so sorry that the problem has gotten worse. If you can’t post, so be it. Even though we would all miss our morning ‘fix’ from you, dealing with the pain that would come with serious posting just isn’t worth it. The important thing is to take care of yourself. I hope that this antibiotic works, and quickly. And I love your ‘ballsy’ photo. That truly describes Kestrels. I don’t know if I ever told you about the first day flying of the oldest of the Kestrel babies we had an opportunity to watch several years ago. A male White-winged Dove was harassing the youngster, who finally had enough and went after the dove. Kestrels are clearly born feisty. (I’m not sure if that horny dove learned anything from the encounter…)
I’d have enjoyed seeing that dove/kestrel encounter, Susan. Thank you.
Take care of yourself, and get well. That’s the most important thing. And, I would Kill for a kestrel shot even half as good.
Hugs,
Gail
Thanks, Gail. I was fortunate that this guy was cooperative and gave me a lot of interesting poses.
Ron a female kestrel, right. Sending healing thoughts. Diana
Nope, this bird is a male. Note the lack of bars on the upper tail and there was blue on his wings (though it can’t be seen well in this pose).
Ron – Good morning. A very distressing post this morning. Sounds both painful and frustrating for you. Sure hope your body responds well to the drugs and that they do their job. Hang in there and don’t worry about posting – we can all live without your efforts for a while if needed. Get well.
Everett Sanborn, Prescott AZ
Thanks very much, Everett.
Two things. Insist on a culture and sensitivity test so they know what antibiotics work. Have a look here https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2010/4/Halt-the-Vicious-Cycle-of-Urinary-Tract-Infections/Page-01
GU infections are a general category and some of this might be helpful also. Be aware a fungus infection is common with multiple courses of antibiotics. You need to find a warm sitz bath reduces your discomfort. You can buy one at a home health equipment store and it fits in the toilet seat. Its very easy to use with powdered Epson salt
Hope you are better soon.
Thanks for the suggestions and for he good wishes, Sandra.
DAMN! Reminds on the Dr.’s are truely “practicing” 🙁 Kestrel is lovely. Hope you get your project done in spite of it all – take care of you!
Well said, Judy. And I guess I’m their latest guinea pig. Thanks.
Well, nuts! Or nut, in this case. Someone in that ER sure dropped the ball! (That’s all I got; I’ll show myself out now.) 😈
Seriously Ron, I do think you should report the series of events to the hospital administrator, if for no other reason than they need to do some retraining down in that ER. You’re going through a LOT of unnecessary pain because of their multiple screw ups.
Sending vibes for a quick response to these antibiotics (3rd time’s the charm) and soft surfaces to sit on. ❤️
Thanks for the wide smile, Marty. I sure hope it doesn’t go from “nut” to “nuts”!
Soft surfaces are a blessing but only up to a point.
Rhonda, all my wishes for a speedy recovery, for important tasks accomplished, and return to your work of choice!
Thank you, Alison.
Ron, I don’t feel obligated to comment but I do wish you better luck with this new prescription as nobody should suffer as you have. You, also are not obligated to past daily, with or without images, but just remember that, when you do, your readers thoroughly enjoy them.
They say the third time is a charm, Judy. Sure hope they’re right.
What a nightmare. Are you sure those guys are doctors? And you have to pay on both senses (your body and your wallet) for their errors?
What can I say? One thing I know for sure you are a GREAT GUY. With all that pain bothering you and you still think about your readers.
Don’t worry about us, GET WELL. We will always be here.
Your comment is much appreciated, Jorge. Thank you.
Kudos for the humor, posting and photo amid all the unpleasantness you’re enduring! Keep your kestrel spirit intact. You and your work are greatly appreciated!
Thank you, Dale. It was a long reach to find any humor in this subject.
Well I’m at a loss for words! 😧 First…I truly empathize…I’ve seen episodes like this in the past and I hope the third antibiotic is the charm for you. Secondly what a beautiful photo! No-one would fault you for not posting I’m sure so you have indeed gone to the extreme today for your followers. Kestrels are such little beauties…your description is right on and what a catch. This is terrific. ❤️ You had mentioned in a past posting that they are finding lower numbers of them in certain area; that doesn’t seem to be a problem here unless yesterday was an exception for me. I came across six as I was out riding. They are in the process of returning here so perhaps migrating through but I always figure there has to be more than simply what I observe. I hope that’s the case…it’s always good to see these little one’s and try to photograph them not on a wire!
Kathy, if kestrels are holding their own in your area that’s very good news. In many, many parts of the country they’re not and organizations like HawkWatch International and the Peregrine Fund are very concerned about that trend.