Gina Bibb: battling multiple health challenges
Name
Gina Bibb
Age
60
How long have you lived in Baytown?
In the area all my life, but in Baytown until about age 52.
Most interesting fact about you
I am currently legally blind and unable to walk due to taking an antibiotic (Zyvox; generic name is Linezolid) for about 10 months for a rare lung infection. It attacks your central nervous system and optic nerves. Optic nerves do not regenerate, but the other nerves should — in 12-18 months! I am only sharing this to warn others what can happen. My symptoms started in July. While seeking answers in the medical center in Houston, it was not discovered it was the medication until December. A neurological ophthalmologist discovered it. I stopped the medication then. My eyesight has improved some. I am waiting on the nerves in my hands and legs to heal.
Background
I graduated from Lee High School, Lee College and University of Houston-Clear Lake. I worked 20 years as a draftsman, a year as a teacher and several years as a substitute teacher. I finally landed my dream job as an administrator assistant working at the priests’ retirement home for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. I retired for health reasons, and we now live in Anahuac.
Challenges
In addition to the above mentioned health issues, I also have stage 4 lung cancer.
Happiest or saddest moment
Too many of each to list!
Advice
Seek the Lord! God is good all the time! Even during the hard times, He is with us.
Reading or watching
Not much of either.
Favorite thing to do in Baytown
Eat breakfast at First Watch.
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