I was in the hospital for a couple of nights last week – my doctor asked me to go to the ER Monday evening because I had a low fever, high heartrate and high white count.
Since I’m on 2 immunosuppressants for Crohn’s Disease, any infection is potentially serious and she wanted to make sure it was investigated and treated right away.
I was admitted early Tuesday morning after 7 hours in the ER waiting for tests then waiting for results then waiting for my doctor’s decision.
They let me go home Wednesday lunchtime after some IV antibiotics and hydration and more tests that didn’t reveal any specific infection needing other treatment.
The symptoms that sent me in are better. I’m still very tired and wasn’t that well before this happened, since the Crohn’s medications aren’t hugely effective. My doctor is continuing to try various options in the hope of finding something that helps significantly.
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