I fear I am in trouble. I have not had to be on this much Prednisone in 15 years. At this dose, I should feel no breakthrough pain, but it is there, in full force this morning. I suspect this is being driven by an infection.

No one has done any bloodwork or cultures. Treatment for the RML atelectasis and ears has been based mainly on X-Rays and visual inspection of my ears under the microscope. I am not currently on any antibiotics. My Internist is trying to manage the atelectasis, but is not in the office today.

Drainage from sinuses last night was greenish, although today, it is more clear and blood-tinged.

So where does one turn next? My way of thinking is that this is where people can get in a LOT of trouble, when the steroids mask at least part of what is going on...

Cathie