02.28.2025

41°F cloudy WNW30mph SR0640 SS1751

Morning Offering given

Village waking

No coffee this morning

Today
Read Psalms 91-93
RIAY Day 59 -The Nature of Sin
Rosary of the Dead Novena Day 4

Good Morning

*The Pope seems to be holding his own. May God’s will reign.
*The Government is moving forward at rapid pace to act upon their campaign promises before the liberal left closes or ties shut the doors available to accomplish something.
*Today I can say that, the knee is calming itself. After a day in hell, taking way too much ibuprophen because the injection given at the ER gave minimal relief and my PCP couldn’t find time to fit me in. The suggestion was to go to the ER again. So let me tell you how the last 2 years have been with the Mayo Health Systems. Proportedly one of the highest regarded systems in the USA.

July 2023 I met with my PCP. My main complaint was a bad left leg (there were other issues discussed) I was sent for further testing. Testing came back and I met with PCP again. I was told he would be agreeable to an injection in that knee but… but… it was on hold because of another issue. Once that was looked into we would move forward. On to other appointments, testings, etc. Results were discussed and referrals made. This took for ever to accomplish because somehow this great health system had difficulting setting appointments or testing. I waited, patiently, no really patiently because I was brought up to know the DR’s knew the best. August ’24 I made an appointment… new PCP, all the explanations, and I was teary which made me ANGRY to have to BEG for something to be done. So the leg once again on hold because heart palpations needed to be addressed first… ECHO ordered…cardiologist refural…suspect Afib…more testing…referral to different cardiologist…14 day halter…NO AFIB, no answers for palpitations. NO ECHO…PCP reordered ECHO….no call to set it up…. I called, and was told “when we are ready for you WE WILL CALL YOU. So I waited. November ’24… left leg swelling… trip to ER… sent on to ER larger town to have testing for blood clot. Taken to room, information exchanged, test taken, results told, no clot, results will be sent to PCP, get dressed and you can go. DR leaves the room. I waited, as the bed rails were up, I was hooked up to BP cuff, and the call light had been removed and was not within reach to push for help. When it became evident no one was coming I scooted to the end of the bed, and over the end, dressed myself and then left. No discharge papers, no instructions, etc. I waited for PCP to contact reference results, she did saying everything was fine no clot. I responded with so now what. Sending photo of now swollen left foot, left index finger, left elbow…. no response. I waited. Feb ’25 ECHO finally done… silly me, I was grateful I wasn’t dead. Results came, PCP response, everything is fine. No mention of leg. Feb ’25, another left leg issue, with pain so intense I wanted to vomit. ER visit, pain med injected, told to contact PCP next day for results of xrays and he said referral but first should have fluid removed for testing so that they could be sure there was no infection or gout. That it was infact bone on bone osteoarthritis flair. Came home, waited for injection to ease pain, it must have because I slept. But pain did not recede so at 9AM I called to schedule appt. I was told there was one the following day or Friday. I explained why I wanted to be seen today and was told I could not be seen. Received txt telling me to go make an appointment on line, there were no openings till next week. Meanwhile walking wasn’t manageable, 800mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours didn’t cut it. I replied to txt, that if I couldn’t be seen that I would have to seek another dr. They told me if the pain got too bad go to the ER… now I ask you, why would I do that AGAIN so that afterwards no one would see me or follow up. I continue to ice, heat, and take 800 mg of I ibuprofen every 4 hrs. This morning the knee is noticeably less swollen, and as long as I sit in the recliner and remain on pain killer, ice, and heat I can hobble to the bathroom when need. Oh wait, I have a new MAYO message. How nice, they are truly sorry for my pain and give me a number to call regarding my experiences. Oh and I cannot reply to this message. I think it is time to find another medical facility. This one obviously has no desire to help me.

Meanwhile, I cannot attend the prayer service each day for my dear friend who just passed away. I’ve had to cancel my obligations that had already be made, I hope to be at my friend’s wake, and I will be traveling to my daughter’s on Sunday. Perhaps another state has health care that will actually help me.

If you’ve gotten this far thank you for allowing me to vent. I will end my rant.

Know you are prayed for.