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The doctors are completely nonplussed. They've tried everything apart from a lumbar puncture (which is next).

Afterwards I'm to lie completely flat to avoid a nasty headache, Then that procedure is complete. They're keeping me in though as you can't send a patient with a fever home.

I really don't want to be here for Christmas, yet it's looking more likely. EDIT: I've to get a blood transfusion this afternoon as I look a little anaemic.

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Oh Dreamy I am so sorry my lovely.
I have just got home.
I will look back later as I need some sleep.

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I've manged to avoid the lumbar puncture until tomorrow, sometimes I don't think doctors and staff listen enough to patients. I physically couldn't have handled the pain of a lumbar puncture today, not after my antibiotic infusion which wipes me out.

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Oh at least that can wait Dreamy. X
I went to the Hard Rock cafe in NYC.
There was Bob Dylan's leather jacket on display. I thought of you. X
I will add the pic to my NYC thread. Or would you like it posted on this thread just for you?

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Richard, I feel very very bad that you are having such a hard time.

When you speak about the spinal needle, I am wondering if it is a spinal tap, you are speaking about. I have to get one also, and I am scared. I have a brain that has been leaking for 2 years and I have an MRI, nearly every month.

I have been very sick for the last year or so. Having so much illness, and also being a cancer survivor, I am taking severe panic attacks. Sometimes I wonder if I am going to make it or if my time is almost up. But I am a lot older than you, so I have lived my life and I feel I havent' missed anything.....

I know you didn't give me permission to pray for you, but I have to do it Richard. I wouldn't feel right unless I could say a prayer for you.....

If you don't want me to do it again, just tell me and I will stop. But hey Richard, it can't hurt......

I wish you all the best Richard, and consider you a friend of mine. Try to think positive, because you never know what can happen. They say the brain is a very powerful tool......

Blue XX

Edited to add:

Lumbar puncture

Lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine.

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Prayers can't hurt and nothing else sells to be doing any good lately. Just had a blood transfusion which went well.

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It's just horrifying day by day to be hit by another pointless antibiotic, and the heart echo sound was pointless too.

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Still, I trust they have to check everything until the reach that 50 percent of infections nd th they can't treat. I winner what they'll do then? I can't function with high temperatures all the time.

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Never lose your faith Dreamy.
I'm never really happy about lumber punctures tbh. Have you asked for a second opinion? You are entitled to one.
Have they ruled out the fact that it maybe a virus? Antibiotics will not work on a virus.
I feel that I have been with you on a long journey. I remember the first Cancer and all that has followed. Last Christmas you did some volunteer work. X
My prayers will never falter for you. X

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Thanks, Sweetie, for being there for me and also a big thanks to the other members of the thread.

I had my blood transfusion yesterday and feel quite a bit of energy from it. Today I must get my lumbar puncture which I'm not looking forward to.