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Invasive meningococcal disease(IMD) caused by N. meningitidis
is relatively uncommon, but the
consequences can be devastating.
Even when treated in an otherwise
healthy person IMD can be fatal
within 48 h. Case-fatality rates
exceed 10%, and up to 20% of
survivors sustain permanent sequelae,
including neurologic complications,
loss of limbs, hearing loss, and paralysis…
.
.
recently
i was hospitalized, diagnosed and treated
for a disease (long story).
.
my doctor now tells me
i didn’t have that disease —
he doesn’t know what i had
.
the good news — the treatment was successful
i am cured
.
what I had may have been
a minor strain of a virus
transmitted, in the same manner as a cold or the flu
*glares accusingly at co-workers, gym members
and bus riders*
.
i was healthy one moment
the next moment i could have been
an unfortunate statistic.
what i learned —
LIVE IN THE MOMENT
.
Dennis Cardiff 
I like this. Amazing how our perception of our beingness changes based on what others say.
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Another nudge just beyond the wake up call. Stay healthy, Dennis.
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Great poem! In fact, all your poems are really unique and wonderful to read. So I’ve nominated you for the versatile blogger award: https://intotheforgotten.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/another-award-with-a-little-surprise-at-the-end/ Congrats!
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I am honored and humbled by your nomination. Thank you.
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No probs!
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Dennis, well said. I am glad it was a lesser illness. Take care, BTG
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Wow, sobering story, Dennis. Glad to hear you’re one of the fortunate ones! Be careful out there — we live in a germ-filled world!
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Glad you are doing better! Know the feeling of how quickly one’s fate can change.
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Good learning 🙂
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As someone whose diagnosis was not a mistake, I can say that’s sound advice, and I would add to remember to relish every moment – even the down ones, after some reflection.
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My brother had an elderly friend who, every morning, would say, “I made it through another night and woke up to another morning.” He always seemed surprised and delighted. A friend of mine, Sparky, now deceased, used to say, “I like it when I wake up in the morning. If I don’t I know there is something wrong.” His friends had a poster produced, that I have on my wall near my computer. It reads,
“flying above the cloud.
I AM THE EAGLE
Thoughts and Prayers are
on the Wings of many Eagles
for your Sparky… Long May you Soar.
Every day I miss his smile.
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I’m glad you’re feeling better too, I’d look for a new doctor though!
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I know that glare, I’ve given it out enough times. I hate it when people equate infecting other people with stoicism. I’m so glad you’re better.
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how true!
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Dennis, I am glad you are okay, I must confess I am a total germaphobe, I hope you remain well and its so true, we are only promised the moment, better make the best of it (on that note, I am busily spraying Lysol) 🙂
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Happy you’re feeling better!
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