[Magdalen] Prayer request, many and sundry problems

[Marion Thompson]

Hurray!  On the up-tick already!

Marion, a pilgrim

On Mon, 15 Mar 2021 at 11:00, P. Dan Brittain <pdan.brittain at gmail.com>
wrote:

> > 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.
>
> d
>
> > d
> >
> >>
> >> 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
> >> Wind Band, Brass Band, Choir, and Ensembles
> >>
> >> http//:pdanbrittain.com  Or  at Sheet Music Plus
> >> http://tinyurl.com/yb9fl39r
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > 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
> >
>
>
> --
> 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
>