posted April 13, 2010 04:05 AM            

So, you're saying that when you enter the local time on the day of my birth, it doesn't work out? If so, how about you enter the Universal time on the day I was born and see how that works. I'm sure there are converters online on how to change local to universal time? I'm not too sure What's happening there on your side.

posted April 13, 2010 05:49 AM            

was the procedure very painful?

I am fearing, that if the ironpills I am taking won`t work, my doc will want to have me do one, too. She didn`t say so far though.
I have been to the doctor this morning for another bloodtest, to see if the hb has already been higher. But then again I have been walking around for years and years with a hb of 9, so I guess it will not show an effect too quickly.

posted April 13, 2010 06:35 AM            

As for the endoscopy, they prayed some numbing local anesthetic and the did that last because I didn't feel it.

it was over in an hour.

So, there was no pain really, but just discomfort. The most tedious was the preparation of my stomach and drinking 5 litres of vile solution mixed with juice which cleans the system.

It's after lunch, and I still haven't received results. I'm well though. Still drunk dizzy and my heart is beating fast as usual but I've not gone worse.

Thanks again for the well wishes to you all. I'm so bored here so reading them is cool. I'm still on my phone though so I can't reply as substantially as I'd like.

posted April 13, 2010 07:53 AM            

He says it MIGHT be a spastic colon. MIGHT. So, I don't know anymore. This is what I feared, for them to find nothing and to have me feeling sick for longer, not knowing what it is.

There was also talk of Lupus but I haven't heard that theory mentioned again. So, now they'll just treat me for severe anemia not knowing what the cause is. I'm actually irritated.

posted April 13, 2010 08:01 AM            

I will take it down later.

posted April 13, 2010 08:48 AM            

So, I'm now going to meet my personal physician, the one who thought I could have ulcers, to check me for other things.

Another thing DD, you'll probably get injections of this thick brown thing daily. It help create more blood. I refused a blood transfusion because I'm paranoid about Aids. I know my fear is irrational, but South Africa has a high HIV rate, and what if they missed something. Anyway, so I'm taking these injections daily for anemia treatment.

posted April 13, 2010 10:56 AM            

PS Do you have a 'nervous stomach". I do and I hate it.
If you do, that is likely your problem and can be remedied.
I am doing it--slowly.
When I had my C section--the doctor said"I can't believe YOU are walking around with this low blood count" also.
Now, I am much better---Thank Goodness---so perhaps I can relate and can help!

posted April 13, 2010 12:34 PM            

so far I am just taking these ironpills. I hope it will show.
Well, my doctor was kinda surprised, too, that I did not have any real health complaints, cause she said I should be terribly tired and dizzy all the time with that. (Well, t hinking of it, maybe my bouts of dizzyness I have had during the last years, and which have gone for quite some time now - thank God, really was a symptom of low hb?)

But since I was not, not more tired than other people around me, she thought that I had grown accustomed to that level over the years, which is true. I have had my blood tested in 2004 and 2008 and everytime the hb was the same, around 9.
I stopped taking the pills back then, though, cause I did not stomach them well, which was a surprise to me, as I hadn`t had any problems with digestion until then.

Anyway, I must admit that I DO feel better now. Much more awake and calm. Not that I was nervous, but there was an inner restlessness. But I also have pulled the break on my overeating and lost deliberately 20 kilos, and I stopped drinking coffee completely and banned all fast food products from my kitchen.

So it is difficult to say what did what.

posted April 13, 2010 01:54 PM            

The whole endoscopy/colonoscopy thing sucks big time. And the goo that you have to drink is so vile.

posted April 13, 2010 03:44 PM            

I would refuse a transfusion there too -- unless it's life or death.

Do you eat enough foods with iron? Spinach, meat -- for some reason I can't think of any others right now.

I have no idea how to change the UT time.

posted April 13, 2010 04:17 PM            

I've been prep-ing for my procedures that shall be taking place tomorrow, i.e. Being probed. I'll take pictures. I'm joking about the pics.

posted April 13, 2010 07:46 PM            

That must've been annoying. I understand.. I went through a health scare about a year ago which was extremely annoying. I was saying on another thread I'm trying to stay away from doctors these days.

I only really saw a GP to get certificates for time off work before all this happened, so I had a positive impression.. But last year I was very disappointed.

I am glad they are sending you home though. I'm sure things will get better with the injections. And like DD said - it couldn't be anything serious, since nothing was found.

posted April 13, 2010 08:34 PM            

Here is stuff about iron

Iron - deficiencies - anemia exhaustion,depression,general fatigue or lassitude,shortness of breath, pallor of the skin, loss of interest in sex,dizziness,stinging sensation in the head,the heels,bottom of the feet, the fingertips or the shoulder joints, flattened fingernails,a fissured tongue,insomnia at night and sleepiness during day, crying for no reason, painful breathing,poor hearing

Sources:

Vegetables: Greens,spinach,beets,alfalfa,dried beans,lentils,broccoli,collards,green peas,leeks,mushrooms,onions,
olives,soybeans,and watercress.

Fruits and Nuts: Apples,avocados,blackberries,currants,cherries,loganberries,prunes,pears,plums,peaches,strawberries,watermelon,dates,almonds,sunflower seeds,walnuts,sesame seeds,and carob.

Meat and Fish: Liver,beef,kidney,chicken,and lamb.

Grains: Whole grains and brown rice.

Dairy Products: Egg yolks

------------------
Raymond

Supporting the Neurodiversity Movement

A Different Mind Is Not A Deficient Mind.

posted April 14, 2010 05:02 AM            

Belgz - I wish I was you BFF. I'd move to Australia just so I can have the chance to run into ya

Ami Ann - You're so lovey and I can feel it through the net. Thanks for your prayers and positive thoughts.

mermaid26 - you're right. If it doesn't kill me, it makes me stronger, and I suspect that this is my good fight. Tx

AG - You know how much I love thee... Nuff said.

Yin- sweet, adorable and kind Yin, thank you for everything past and present. You know how to make a girl feel loved.

Diandra - Hey my wise lovely! Thank you for reminding me of my regenerative nature. I am a Phoenix and should take this thing as an opportunity to be reborn as your name states.

DD - You and I are fighting the same fight. It's good to know that you know how I feel. Thank you for all the support.

Got Gemini? - Yeah, my future next door neighbor. You know this!!

Glaucus- Firstly, your contributions to this thread were so educational. I had no idea about Haumea. Now, after reading this, it cements my desires to have kids in my 40s, if ever, because I'd probably still be fertile. My mom had me at 40/41 yrs. Anyway, I loved the info you provided. Thanks, lovey!

Lady Di - Well, what can I say. I loves you like a fat kid loves cake. It's sad that you can't do my chart because you're really good.

Benedict Moon - Hey sweetie. As a medical professional, I know you understand exactly what I am going through. Thank you for the hugs and words.

GypseeWind - Or dear! You have Lupus? That's hectic. It's funny how positive you are while dealing with something so serious everyday. I wish you the best of luck in life, love and everything else because you deserve it. Seriously!

MVM - If I were a boy! (that's all I'll say) lol

Cheshire Kat - You are a very inspirational young lady, and thanks for your kind words

BlueTopaz124 - Thank you for the prayers.

LEXX - Hello dear. Yeah, that's how I pray too. Thank you for the positive visualizations. They do keep me going.

AbsintheDragonfly - I have much love for ya. I hope the family is good, and I thank you for taking time out because I know how busy you can be. {{{{hugs}}}}

teasel - You're too lovely for words. You've been with me from the start and I appreciate it all. I never take it for granted that your thoughts are with me.

eskimono - Thanks for the angel. It said a lot.

Vapor-lash - The wonderful lolcatz. You have no idea how much I love those things. Thanks for the laughs and for your support. It is greatly appreciated. The OCD ones were hilarious!! lol

Valus - Your words took me aback as they were a pleasant surprise. Thank you so much. All the best to you!

popcorn!!! - Thanks for the light. I felt it, dear.

Lonake - tell me about it! It was a close one. I couldn't believe it too when I heard. I was freaked out. Thanks Lonake.

kindredcayce - Thank you for the prayers, dear. Yes, they did all the tests, but no mris. They did ultrasound. Maybe I will do more later. Thank you.

Lyra - I hope your senses are right because I am so tired of feeling drunk 24/7. Thank you for the encouragement. I am vegetarian but that's not why I am losing blood strength, I think. Surely not with all the iron supplements I take.

lalalinda - Hey there sweetheart. {{{{{hug}}}} I will be okay since I am now less fearful as compared to when I first got the news. Thanks, hun.

cpn - Oh captain, my captain, you lovely soul, YOU. I am feeling stronger in spirit. I think my will is keeping me going. Thanks cpn

Lara - thank you for the well wishes, dear. I am grateful for it. Really, I am.

koiflower - How are you lady? Lots of love to you, my dear koi.

juniperb - Hearts back at ya. Thank you.

Mystic Mel - Oh those hearts are hitting me hard and nice. I love the love I got. Thanks sweetheart.

Deliverance - yeah, I hope so too. Thank you for the positive thinking. I'll get to the bottom of this one day soon.

sunshine9- Thank you so much. I am sending love back to you.

katatonic- Thank you kindly, dear kat.

Zala - {{{{{hugs}}} and love to you too. Thank you.

wheels of cheese - Do you feel special knowing that you're the only cheese I like? Do ya? Love you, hun.

Crabbypatty - Thank you for trying and for the offer. I am touched. My email is unmoved999@aim.com. Thanks again, and no pressure if she can't do it. Much Love to ya.

Deux - Hey there my dear. Thank you. I will endeavour to get well soon. Right now I am just resting doing absolutely nothing. Maybe rest will help. Thanks dear.

posted April 14, 2010 05:03 AM            

It's morning here and I just woke up. The first thing I did was speak to my personal physician over the phone. I told her what the test results said. She had no idea, meaning that there is no real communication between her and the specialist. Sad.

Anyway, after I told her what the specialist said re: scopes, she said, in not so many words, "What kinda weed is this specialist smoking? Spastic Colons don't make a person bleed inside. And then she said she will call the specialist and she and I will speak in the afternoon today.

Hey there sweetheart, Glaucus - I have pretty much most of those symptoms. I am vegetarian, but I take precautions by taking iron tablets everyday. I also take Omega 3 and 6 supplements and Dolomite which is a mixture of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D. Basically, I take precautions to support my diet. But, I must say that I am experiencing most of the symptoms you listed. I love your lists, by the way. Although, my Virgo-ness has seen them, I love them still.
Another thing... In the test results, before I went to the specialist, they didn't just find fresh blood in my specimens, they found what is called Occult blood, which means that it is blood that is old, digested and therefore, not caused by a slight tear or something. (sorry for being graphic)... When I read the results and saw "occult" blood, I was like "Even my blood is esoteric. How awesome is that?" Silly me. Anyway, that was just a side note.

AG, darling - Twitter is much easier for me to update than LL, so yeah, you get my thoughts on everything there. I did take a pic of something which I'll post next, but it was NOT, I repeat, NOT of the probing.

Vapor, my lovely - I have nothing in Cap, apart from my South Node, BML, and my IC. Does that count?

Also, AbsintheDragonfly

posted April 14, 2010 05:14 AM            

And btw? The next time you talk to you doctor OR your specialist? YELL at them. I don't care if you look like a total b!tch, but do it. You need answers. They're going to sit there and do the helpless thing, but don't let them do it.
Bare your fangs.

(((HUGS)))

posted April 14, 2010 05:39 AM            

Also, since getting unwell, I've been eating like there is no tomorrow. I eat every 3 hrs. I am always hungry and I don't hold back. I am not gaining weight though. I'm still at 130 pounds for 1.7m tall, which isn't big or small, so I am not worried. What's surprising me is how if I allow myself to get hungry, I start feeling unwell (shaking, even more dizzy, and agitated). I am even eating chocolate, and I can't stand chocolate. Things need to be sweeter so I've been adding sugar to more things than usual. I even craved the KFC twister for a few days a while back and I was like, "wtf?"

Anyway...

Here's a pic of my hospital tags: