In 2023 I had a fever and boils on the back of my neck which I picked at. They got infected and it spread. I left it alone to heal but it was slow, and ooozed pus. I should have seen a doctor. I was working from home so stayed inside.

Eventually I started losing leg strength for some reason, and started collapsing. I called an ambulance. They tested the neck infection and said I had flesh eating bacteria. They started cutting it away. I had a CT and MRI and they said it had spread to my vertebrae. My hands and feet grew numb. They also saw two small strokes! They pumped me full of antibiotics. I threw up a lot.

They cut more away then filled the gap with a black wound sponge in plastic hooked up to a wound vacuum, that drained fluids from my wound. Then they cut skin from my leg, and sewed it on the gap.

I could not walk or even stand, then was able to stand and move a little with a walker, then more. I went to a rehab center with exercise equipment and slowly built strength and balance. I went home and used a walker for a month, with my parents' help. Now it sits unused in the closet, thankfully. I have been able to walk now for over two years.

I also learned I had diabetes which had numbed my feet and could have made the infection worse. So that is my focus now.

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I remember you wrote that you had a bump on your nose. Could that be related to your bloody nose?

Ah, the murky and scary testing times. It’s so unsettling when one’s body begins to feel like a traitor, suddenly untrustworthy. I wish I could hug you.

Probably the worst for me is when your doctor alarms you with concerns you hadn’t even considered, and then it’s weeks or months before the testing community has time for you. I call it the Alfred Hitchcock School of Medicine.

Usually, they’re wrong. In the meantime, if you need to vent, I’m sure you know how to get to my inbox. 🤗

I woke up once my nose bleeding, it was attributed to the weather. It was so random, I'd never had a nosebleed before. Haven't since. If the air is too dry or something it can cause it though

Sounds like you are going through a lot, hope it all improves and that you are okay

I’m so sorry for what you’re suffering and the worry you must feel. I’m hoping you get help and relief soon.

I was just thinking of you....Hope they find out what ails you....wobbly legs and nasal congestion don't seem to add up

I just said a prayer for you! 🙏

That’s scary. I’m sorry you’re going through this. 🤗

That doesn't sound good at all 😣
I hope they can diagnose something and go from there. 🙏🏻

I hope all works out for you. And soon. 🙏

They have no idea whats wrong?

Damn. 🫂