Update:
Spoke with the infectious diseases doctor today. She agreed with the call to extend my antibiotics by a week or two, and to put me on a Bumex drip 24/7. The drip is already showing some results, but it's got a *long* way to go yet before we can call it off. Until then, I remain tethered to an IV pole. Bleh.
@Sweetteansass As for a GoFundMe, I don't know what the implications would be. Not sure I've hit that level yet, though. Thanks for the suggestion.
@leejackson Glad you're posting here, Lee. You've been on my mind. Wish I could help. Can you start a Go Fund Me after Medicare runs out or will that make you ineligible for help down the road??