Day 43 of the Great Malaise. Yesterday the results of my CT Scan were sent to my Dr. who has now changed her diagnosis from prostate infection and post nasal drip to Valley Fever Revisited.
The ride was great. I rode at the back of a long line of my best biking buddies. They rode at a very moderate pace for which I am grateful and I stayed with them all the way to Ina & Oracle. As they pulled on up the Ina incline I decided to pull into Short Bread rather than follow the group to Long Bread. I was near my heart rate max and I was about to go solo either way, with or without the group.
I pulled into Beyond Bread, bought coffee & a cookie and in about 10 min. a bunch of Vistoso Cyclists pulled in, parked and set up a big table. Dick was the only one I knew and he came and asked to sit with me and we had a good visit. Within a few minutes Rich Bingle joined us and I saw a side of Rich I didn't know. We had a long a warm visit. It was nice our paths crossed this day. He's a thoughtful man who has suffered some huge losses in the last years.
The ride home was just wonderful. I rode at about 138-142 bpm and just enjoyed the day. Folks were friendly both on the streets and on the bike path. Lots of waves and smiles. The weather was perfect.
Tonight I start Fluconasol to kill the fungus in my lungs. Hopefully this diagnosis is correct, the drug will work, and I'll get back to normal.
I see a pulmonologist on Monday and he should know more and give me guidance. May the Great Malaise end soon and may we know what it really is!