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hello i am looking for information to support my theory that working at prison with hospice patients HIV, TB ect these patients carried this bacteria and by taking care of them treating vent wing, bathing ect I contracted MAC infection , I am have no immune compromising illnesses except maybe the increased stress that came with the work itself... It dam near killed me and I want some one to answer or at least entertain the thought the occupational work attributed to the its cause. Thank you to all and any one that can point me in the right direction it will be sincerely appreciated.
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I’ll pray you all have a blessed and uneventful Easter weekend. We just had to put one of our shepherds down. She had degenerative myelopathy and was suffering as her kidneys shut down. We agonized over the decision, and we probably waited too long. But we were not ready! Someone once said to me “When your dog can no longer be a dog, that’s when you know.” They are such a part of the family. Her sister is depressed I think. Just sad! Hope yours feels better.
I really feel for you all. just the worst decision to make, putting an animal down 🙁
We love our furbabies like family which is great, we give them great lives so they are very lucky. I dont know where I would be without our furbaby.
@macjane I hope your hubby is feeling better soon. Take care
@macjane I was up at 4:30 a.m.rocking my dog until 8. Went back to sleep at 8 until 10. Then, had to hold her all day at a certain angle to keep her airway open. She has greatly improved this evening. Here's to hoping you and I both get through the rest of the weekend without serious incident.
@irene5 Awe...sorry to hear that about your Sheppard. My dog is going through a rough time right now, and my hubby and I discussed the possibility of having to put her down before long. I am dreading that day and pray she will just go in her sleep when her time comes. She has rallied tonight and is actually doing much better.
Thanks. Dog might be finally feeling better but it seems like he is doing strange things but we will see. Happy Easter.
Many thanks. Dog and husband seem to be getting better slowly. Happy Easter
@macjane Happy Easter Jane. I am glad your spouse and pup are doing better. Mine little dog is still coughing a lot, but is doing a smidge better.
Hope your Easter is happy
Hi, @tdrell and @windwalker - I was diagnosed with the Human Metapneumovirus. I'm still having quite a bit of coughing and "stuff" coming up so am calling my doctor tomorrow to see if he thinks I need to be on antibiotics to kick it on out! It's been 3 weeks since I was admitted. Pretty tired of being sick and feeling wimpy. Ready to get strong again! Thanks so much for your well wishes! Linda
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Thanks so much for your words. We will just have to wait and see how husband and dog make it through Easter weekend.