Monthly Archives: July 2013

Aspergillus Niger — the mold in my lungs

Posted on July 8, 2013 by hopeforanswers

I guess the mold they cultured from my sputum test in the hospital, was Aspergillus Niger. I’m not really sure what that means though. And either way, it doesn’t account for the dramatic onset of the pain in my right … Continue reading →

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The Foot Center at Cedars Sinai

Posted on July 7, 2013 by hopeforanswers

Before I forget, I just wanted to make a note that it was Dr. Noreen Oswell who helped me when I had the deep puncture wood in my foot–she’s awesome! After she took the wood out of my toe, she … Continue reading →

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The right chest pain–*not* a pulled muscle

Posted on July 6, 2013 by hopeforanswers

So I went into the pool as an experiment, and sure enough none of the swimming strokes hurt or put any strain on the pain in my right chest. It only hurts more when I take in a deep breath … Continue reading →

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David Noah and I out on a date :)

Posted on July 5, 2013 by hopeforanswers

I just told him to be happy we’re out going to the movies together. I told him to be happy that no one he loves is in the hospital today. I told him to be happy that we have this … Continue reading →

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David Noah’s abnormal CD3 equations–maybe that’s different?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by hopeforanswers

I just realized that I might be confusing C3 and CD3–maybe they’re different things? The immune system is just way above my head…I can read David’s results, and see that all the equations but one with CD3 in it are … Continue reading →

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Maybe a complement deficiency?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by hopeforanswers

I’m still struggling to get through my recent health emergency, and it is not easy. Even though I have the limitations of this, I know every moment I’m still breathing I have to try and think about getting the answer … Continue reading →

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I did have a hat here in the hospital

Posted on July 1, 2013 by hopeforanswers

I’m getting ready to leave the hospital, and I just realized I *did* have my hat here in the hospital with me! I was so sick, I didn’t even notice. Because it wasn’t on my head, I thought I had … Continue reading →

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