Nov 142011
Hi all. At this point I have a cough sufficiently productive and severe as prevent sleep for more than an hour or two at a time. I hope I’m out of bed in a day or two.
Thanks for caring.
14 Responses to “Still Down–11/14/2011”
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Did you get your flu shot and biennial pneumonia shot? Your immune system is compromised as is mine but the shots do help. Now get your ass back in bed.
Putting on my stethoscope here … I certainly agree that getting an annual flu shot is a good idea, and given TC’s history of COPD he’s a candidate for Pneumovax (pneumococcal vaccine). However, a second dose of Pneumovax five years after the first is only recommended for people >65 y/o. For younger (2-64 y/o) who received the vaccine because of medical problems, a second dose is only recommended for those w/ functional or anatomic asplenia, and those who are immunocompromised:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00047135.htm#00002349.htm
Good to hear from you – even if the news isn’t as good as we’d like to hear. Take care of yourself, and follow your doctor’s advice (assuming you’ve seen your doctor, and given your COPD and productive cough I’m sure you have). And be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of “catnaps” … like this little guy is getting ready to do:
Oh dear! I was worried about you! Now I know why. Please take care of yourself, Tom, and get better soon! We all miss you and your insight!
Hang in there my friend. Concur on the flu shots. Better get well soon or your neighbors will be pounding on your door.
UGHHH!!!!
So used to plugging in from Care that it only now occurred to me to google you! Been worried – I know about compromised immune systems, fortunately I conquered mine after several surgeries, and a change to the Paleo diet – get some rest and take care of yourself – sorry you’re suffering – just get better! Miss you! 🙁
Get better soon. I had the flu for 4 weeks, and a chest cold for 2 weeks, so I feel your pain; I was even hospitalized 4 times. Today is the first day I’m feeling human.
Tom Cat,I’ve been wondering what was going on with you and now that I know, I’m adding my voice to the chorus of well wishers! All the advice has already been made, Please take it. 🙂
Hope you’re feeling better – stay in bed and take care of yourself – miss you a lot!! My Tvo(sp?) is full – you’re forcing me to do my own research and viewing – ugh! It’s a full time job! – I’m more tech challenged – and I’m not an Evelyn Wood grad! Get better quick!! If I prayed I’d be doing it for you – just sending good thoughts your way – actually I do pray in my own way – so whatever – hope my vibes help!
Get well soon brother! We need you ‘up and fighting’ as soon as you’re able!
Oh my, Tom Cat. I was so hoping to find you feeling better. Golly bum, if I lived near, I’d bring you some homemade chicken soup. Please take care, my friend.
Thoughts are with you – miss you, and hope you’re near recovery and getting an appetite for Tom Turkey Day!
Thank you all for caring. I always keep my flu and pneumonia shots up to date. I hope I shall be back in full form soon.