Visit to Doctor

I heeded the advice of friends and loved ones saw a doctor today. 

I started off by sending an email to Bob Carrol on Adios II.  A few hours later I had his reply with all of the information that I needed.  Dr. Enrique Tuchmann is a sort of doctor to the fleet who does "boat calls".  He speaks English and his receptionist doesn't, but that was no problem because Bob supplied me with Dr. Tuchmann's cell phone number and suggested that I phone just after 8 AM.  I telephoned this morning at 8.15 AM, Dr. Tuchmann answered, and the appointment was made for 11 AM.  Not long after that Bob dropped by to give me more directions on finding the clinic, maintaining a prudent distance from me. 

I found the clinic with little trouble and walked in 20 minutes early.  The receptionist knew who I was and I confirmed that my cita (appointment) was at once (11).  She led me upstairs to Dr. Tuchmann.

Seeking medical help was a good move.  Dr. Tuchmann told me that I have some fluid in my left lung that could turn into pneumonia.  I walked out with prescriptions that included an antibiotic called Macrozit (Azitomicina) which must be very powerful medicine because I am to take only one tablet a day for 3 days. There is also something to help dry out my lungs and something else for my head & sinuses.

I thanked Dr. Tuchmann for seeing me on short notice.  Instead of any nonsense like "I'd like to see you again in 5 days" he told me to call him on his cell phone any time that I needed to speak with him. 

On the way out I paid 500 (about $42) pesos for the visit.