[Magdalen] Prayer request, many and sundry problems

[P. Dan Brittain]

> And forgot one (when it rains, it pours) I have a monstrous toothache; one
> of my few remaining molars.
>
> Am hoping the Dentist can see me tomorrow.
>

Got in at 8:30 this AM. Records check showed that both teeth have had root
canals.

Did another Xray - no damage shown on either tooth. So - most likely an
infection. 10 days of antibiotics.

Could have been much worse.

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>> On Mar 14, 2021, at 1:17 PM, P. Dan Brittain <pdan.brittain at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I have not been feeling too well since Christmas. (Wasn't Covid, have
>> been
>> tested). Some breathing problems, but those we were attributing to the
>> right side of my diaphragm being paralyzed.
>>
>> A couple of years ago, was diagnosed with pancreatic cysts. Further
>> testing
>> showed what I had was not dangerous in itself but I needed to have an MRI
>> every 6 months to be sure the cysts had not grown or become dangerous. My
>> latest MRI in FEB showed I needed to have another round of endoscopic
>> exams
>> to determine if I needed more testing or treatment.
>>
>> I described my breathing problems and what led to all of this. The
>> Nurse/practitioner had a chest xray, and ekg done. Then she asked if my
>> wife could drive me to Fayetteville (AR) to the VA ER. (1 1/2 hour drive -
>> but not an immediate danger - needed some testing they could do.
>>
>> Came home, grabbed a bag for overnight and my CPAP and headed out.
>> Had a few more tests and saw a cardiologist. Turns out I have an atrial
>> flutter.
>> The cardiologist had a blood thinner injected into my abdomen, and put me
>> on eliquis.That part of my life is feeling better.
>>
>> I still have not had the endoscopic procedure on the cysts; trying to get
>> that set up.
>>
>> In the meantime (and unrelated) Windstream tried to set us up with a
>> "faster"  (fiber/optic) internet service for less than we were paying Cox
>> for a regular service. We decided to try. We told them not to change our
>> phone # (we still have land line). What did they do? Changed our phone #;
>> so now, VA is having trouble getting me a message. Also turns out that
>> their service did not include voice mail, which we had with Cox.
>>
>> Have tried several times to leave a note for the folk at the VA to use my
>> cell #. The VA's phone service is in even worse condition- try to leave a
>> msg, and the phone goes into a loop with no way out. The local clinic is
>> fairly close to our house, but you have to have an appointment to get in;
>> may try anyway. Too many things to get resolved.
>>
>> --
>> P. Dan Brittain
>> Harrison, Arkansas
>>
>> Transcriptions, Arrangements and Original Compositions
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>>
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> --
> P. Dan Brittain
> Harrison, Arkansas
>
> Transcriptions, Arrangements and Original Compositions
> Wind Band, Brass Band, Choir, and Ensembles
>
> http//:pdanbrittain.com  Or  at Sheet Music Plus
> http://tinyurl.com/yb9fl39r
>


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P. Dan Brittain
Harrison, Arkansas

Transcriptions, Arrangements and Original Compositions
Wind Band, Brass Band, Choir, and Ensembles

http//:pdanbrittain.com  Or  at Sheet Music Plus
http://tinyurl.com/yb9fl39r