March, 1999- Persistant cough begins after a spring cold. May, 1999- 1st visit to doctor to determine nature of the cough. Doctor unsure of exact cause, but thinks it may be allergies. Perscribes allergy medication and a muscle relaxant to stop a twitching muscle in the back. May, 1999- Medication unsuccessfull.
Doctor now perscribes antibiotics.
Antibotics cause many side-effects, including sore and achy muscles, diarreha, loss of appetite and drowsiness. I cease taking the antibiotics. Suddenly cough worsens. Return to doctor's office where she orders blood work, chest x-ray, and a CT scan. Doctor advises me to come in to see specialist.