I've been sick for 3 days now. I asked the co. Doc to extend my S/L it til tom. It all started on My BOM (Bombay) flt. That's a nt flt, arriving at 8AM d next day. while having dinner, I had stomach pains due to hyper-acidity. I thought of reporting sick since I hate flying already. But then, reporting sick means seeing a Doctor at an accredited hospital that night to get a sick form signed.
I just thought of taking medicine and take the flt. BIG MISTAKE. On ground Bombay, the pain got worst that made me think it's gotta be more than hyperacidity. I fear ulcer. I vomitted 2x on the flt and the spasms are frequent and unbearable. I can't eat, I can't even take sips of liquid. It upsets my stomach. I didn't work much on the way back. I wanted to go sick on board, but it was a full flt and there's no pax seat available.
After pax disembarkation, I started thinking, In my whole life, I never fainted or rushed to a hospital, but maybe the day has come. All the crew are worried about me and was looking after me while walking through the airport fearing I would faint. 2 other Pinay crew are with me, Pam & Jocs. I told them I might need to go to hospital because no one will look after me at home (being alone) in case something happens. Jocs suggested I go to our clinic first and let them be the ones to take me to a hospital if needed.
Good Idea. I had Pam take me to the clinic (she's got a car) bec I don't want to walk by myself alone, not specially under a 36C AM temp. At the clinic, this stupid Doc just gave me prescription for meds and let me go home.Am I not needed to go to a hospital?" "You can see your private Doctor after this if you like." Salamat, di bis ka talaga. Saludo ako p&*%^$^#%@) mo!!!
I even have to ask the Pinay nurse to let me rest there, and she's so kind to accommodate me, let me in this room with a high, stretcher-like bed, gave me covers and spread a curtain partition for me. Sweet nga eh. She's very open and helpful. She segregated medicines given to me that might be harmful. She even advised me to have a blood test to be sure and gave me referrals of Pinay nurses in private clinics.
I was able to sleep (inspite of the recurring pain) for 1 1/2 hrs when God sent an Angel in the form of Maricar. She's got an allergy on her leg and was treated on the same room where I am. At last I have somebody to go out the clinic with. I'm still scared to walk alone. She was also headed back to briefing (I left my samsonite there).
At the Briefing Center, I tried to eat and Irene even gave me a cup soup w/c I badly needed. Everybody's guessing it could be stress. Still I threw up. God sent another Angel in the form of Tareq (Syrian). He's got a car and headed home.Maricar asked him if he can take us bec. transport isn't available yet and I'm very sick. Gentleman enough, he complied. Maricar & I, together w/ Zsa-zsa all went home to the rest hse.
At home, I had oatmeal and slept. Still the spasms recur but my condition improved everyday.
Today, 3 days after that dreadful day, I'm happy to say I've recovered, provided I take my medicines religiously. Jas heard about my case and bought for me 2 sets of PTs.
Gotta try this tom.
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