The treatment that I received in the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) unit at St. John's Hospital, Livingston changed my life. Thank you so much.
After years of coughing and occasional lung infections and then a year of debilitating coughing, associated sickness (sometimes leading to bedrest), and almost non-stop antibiotics, I was prescribed a 7-day course of Cefriaxone via IV at the OPAT unit.
Within a couple of days, I felt a lot better and by the end of seven days, I felt cured. It was like starting with a clean slate, with no coughing and no lung infection.
Now, six months on, despite having bronchiectasis, I am not coughing and have not had an infection.
The staff - David, Gillian, Marnie, Stacey, Clare, and the Sharons - were so very patient and caring; they understood my concerns, explained the procedures, and answered all my questions.
The treatment isn't pleasant, but the atmosphere in the treatment room certainly is thanks to them! I am very grateful that they were there to help me.
"The treatment changed my life"
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