The Clinic

Another medical theme blog.

Nothing mysterioso , I’m in the waiting room at the local hospital , SA post noon.

This hospital is familiar , this is the After Hour medical walk in clinic.

As well , my father died at this hospital after 2 surgeries. M had surgery here and she lived.  So far , they're batting .500.

My specialists are here – ortho surgeon and GI man

Did this blog mention that I have a blistering on my forearm. Two weeks ago , the irritation was three small bumps. The bumps b/came serous bubbles and elongated. There was a slight spreading – say 3 mm around the original site. Figuring this was an irritation from plants – I took Benadryl and applied a hydro-cortical ointment.

This treatment is basic for me.

The original site turned into a red scar mark ( over the last 5 days ).

This AM however, little blister bumps seem to have appeared around the site w/ a spread of 1 cm. Yep ,its getting bigger in area.

I’m # 7 on the waiting list. Many little ones – one threw up. More victims are trooping in. I now count 4 ahead of me.

Weather , summer thndr / strms , humid and warmish.

I have a history of skin irritations. I may have had shingles but there was never enough proof , suspicions but that’s all.

In late summer , if I’m bare legged wading through long grass , you can see weal marks where the grass blades have brushed against my skin.

Definitely, I’ve had poison ivy twice. Once , I lay on a sheet not touching anything or I got spreading blisters or rash.

Basically , I’m sensitive to allergens.

So ,here I go again.

I could be #3 ,but they may take the throw up case , first , or she may need the Emergency room.

There is only 1 lady ahead of me. Unfortunately ,  they receptionist is talking about the next doctor who takes over at 4 PM. They’ve closed the door. I’’m not sure if they’re seeing the remnants in the waiting room or they send me home to return at 4. ?????????????

The time is now 1:05 P and I checked in at 12:0something.

The throw up girl got in first. I’m #2 – maybe

1:27P no one ahead of me.

Got in at 2:0something

Dr. said ' not shingles but a generalized allergic reaction. If the origin was vegetation - Benadryl would not be effective  - scratch one.

The hydro -cortisone cream OTC is too weak to help , scratch 2

I have the script for a stronger cortico steroid cream.

See your family doctor if it worsens

To-morrow’s blog will report on

#1 After Hr clinic results

#2 our meal treat from M’s sister , a thank you