Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
Had a fever of 101.2 all day today. I have a compromised immune system from all my immunosuppressants so that's a big deal.
Good thing I am already headed to the hospital tomorrow for an endoscopy.
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
Yeah, gotta get another ostomy. Drain didn't work.
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
I almost thought the doctor was joking when she told me.
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ceresWhen the last moon is cast over the last star of morningAnd the future has past without even a last desperate warningRegistered User, Moderatormod
I totally know the answer.
And it seems like all is dying, and would leave the world to mourn
I dunno, I'll leave it for now incase other people want to guess.
All I'll say is, I felt like I should be wearing a suit, maybe with a top hat, when I was diagnosed.
gout, the disease of kings!
We have a winner!
I have the gout!
This is one of those annoying things that happens to renal patients, as their kidneys fail to successfully weed out all of the uric acid, allowing it to build up and crystalise around joints.
The extra fun for renal patients is that many of the common treatments for gout would kill them, so we just get given some painkillers and told to try and keep the affected areas elevated.
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Munkus BeaverYou don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPAregular
I've been avoiding the subject of surgery for a week. I know this is inevitable...but I just...don't want to do it. I really don't. And the thought of never getting rid of it frightens me, keeps me up at night. I guess I'm just in denial.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
I dunno, I'll leave it for now incase other people want to guess.
All I'll say is, I felt like I should be wearing a suit, maybe with a top hat, when I was diagnosed.
gout, the disease of kings!
We have a winner!
I have the gout!
This is one of those annoying things that happens to renal patients, as their kidneys fail to successfully weed out all of the uric acid, allowing it to build up and crystalise around joints.
The extra fun for renal patients is that many of the common treatments for gout would kill them, so we just get given some painkillers and told to try and keep the affected areas elevated.
you can't take allopurinol? it's actually supposed to be useful to people with gout and bad kidneys
diablo III - beardsnbeer#1508 Mechwarrior Online - Rusty Bock
I've been avoiding the subject of surgery for a week. I know this is inevitable...but I just...don't want to do it. I really don't. And the thought of never getting rid of it frightens me, keeps me up at night. I guess I'm just in denial.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
Pretty sure it goes without saying, but if you need anything, don't hesitate to hit me up.
Shit, if it helps in any way, shape or form, I will spend an entire week eating fancy food with just one sort of utensil, and send you the photos.
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Muse Among MenSuburban Bunny Princess?Its time for a new shtick Registered Userregular
Oi, I hate needles too. I am a real baby about them, you are a trooper.
I've been avoiding the subject of surgery for a week. I know this is inevitable...but I just...don't want to do it. I really don't. And the thought of never getting rid of it frightens me, keeps me up at night. I guess I'm just in denial.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
I have surgery on Friday, I am nervous about it. This will change my life, for better or worse. Prep starts tomorrow.
I donated blood once, that needle sucked, but the whole part where they have you squeeze a stress ball during the process to help move the blood along hurt worse.
They were doing marrow donations as well, but I have heard some things about the needles they use being huge as fuck.
I've been avoiding the subject of surgery for a week. I know this is inevitable...but I just...don't want to do it. I really don't. And the thought of never getting rid of it frightens me, keeps me up at night. I guess I'm just in denial.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
I have surgery on Friday, I am nervous about it. This will change my life, for better or worse. Prep starts tomorrow.
I've been avoiding the subject of surgery for a week. I know this is inevitable...but I just...don't want to do it. I really don't. And the thought of never getting rid of it frightens me, keeps me up at night. I guess I'm just in denial.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
I have surgery on Friday, I am nervous about it. This will change my life, for better or worse. Prep starts tomorrow.
I've been avoiding the subject of surgery for a week. I know this is inevitable...but I just...don't want to do it. I really don't. And the thought of never getting rid of it frightens me, keeps me up at night. I guess I'm just in denial.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
I have surgery on Friday, I am nervous about it. This will change my life, for better or worse. Prep starts tomorrow.
First time?
Yes
What's the operation, if you don't mind me asking?
Bowel Resection, they are cutting out several pieces of my intestine.
Yikes.
Well, the important thing is not to psyche yourself out about it; that's not to say don't try to not worry about it (which won't be possible, especially since it's your first), but just don't devote time and energy into thinking about it more than you have to.
The people who are going to be taking care of you have to go through four years of school before they're even eligible to learn how to hold a scalpel, and the nursing staff has had just as much education.
Just keep your head about you as much as possible. And don't be afraid to bawl your eyes out. That's a natural reaction. People expect that.
Also I am not really nervous about the doctors or anything I am more nervous about what my life will be like afterwards. This has the potential to make my life dramatically better or dramatically worse and I am nervous about that range of unknown.
So I was bored and reading back in the thread and noticed people complaining about the pain scale.
Yeah it's bullshit and everyone knows it, but this is how the protocol works.
When you're admitted to the hospital the doctor prescribes you "as needed" drugs, among them are pain medications, 1-2 is typically something like tylonol or aspirin, 3-4 is often 2mg morphine, 5-6 4mg, 7-8 6mg 9-10 8mg or whatever the facility prefers. The nurse can give you this pretty much whenever, if it doesn't work they can get a new prescription for highter doees. Yeah it's bullshit... just say 10 if you're in a lot of pain, the hospital isn't the place to show your manliness. If you have chronic pain and have been getting opiates for a while, let them know, because you're going to be hella tolerant. Some people take as much as 300mg of morphine a day.
Also I am not really nervous about the doctors or anything I am more nervous about what my life will be like afterwards. This has the potential to make my life dramatically better or dramatically worse and I am nervous about that range of unknown.
It damn well better be dramatically better, or I'm going to put my boot up some asses.
I dunno, I'll leave it for now incase other people want to guess.
All I'll say is, I felt like I should be wearing a suit, maybe with a top hat, when I was diagnosed.
gout, the disease of kings!
We have a winner!
I have the gout!
This is one of those annoying things that happens to renal patients, as their kidneys fail to successfully weed out all of the uric acid, allowing it to build up and crystalise around joints.
The extra fun for renal patients is that many of the common treatments for gout would kill them, so we just get given some painkillers and told to try and keep the affected areas elevated.
you can't take allopurinol? it's actually supposed to be useful to people with gout and bad kidneys
I am getting some kind of steroid and something else today, need to go pick them up and I've forgotten what the names were, but this was a 2 day wait after initial diagnosis to see my regular doctor so that she could call some renal specialists and get recommendations on what could be prescribed for me.
Annnd today my foot feels kind of better anyway, so I'm debating whether or not I should actually take the medicine when I go get it.
What I have is a 2 day course of Colchicine (500 MGC twice per day), and if that doesn't work I've to start a 5 day course of Prednisolone (25MG twice per day).
This is apparently what my doctor agreed on with the renal consultant.
What I have is a 2 day course of Colchicine (500 MGC twice per day), and if that doesn't work I've to start a 5 day course of Prednisolone (25MG twice per day).
This is apparently what my doctor agreed on with the renal consultant.
Well I don't know your situation and I'm no doctor so I guess they know best. My dad's used the colchicine before I think but the allopurinol really seems to knock the gout out before it gets started too bad.
Good luck either way!
diablo III - beardsnbeer#1508 Mechwarrior Online - Rusty Bock
I donated blood once, that needle sucked, but the whole part where they have you squeeze a stress ball during the process to help move the blood along hurt worse.
I've given blood four times. I didn't think it hurt that much, but I had to stop because I get all lightheaded for some reason.
Being in relatively good health, donating blood as often as I can is one way that I feel I can help out others. It doesn't affect me at all to donate, and I know that it's going out to help people.
I recommend that anyone who is able to donate absolutely do so. It's only an hour or less out of your day, and it's just plain good karma.
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Good thing I am already headed to the hospital tomorrow for an endoscopy.
Have you tried not being sick?
I can barely stand on it, and there's no way I'm getting to sleep with it this sore.
Fuck it, let's go to A&E.
First one to guess the diagnosis wins a prize.
I almost thought the doctor was joking when she told me.
Idk, tell us!
All I'll say is, I felt like I should be wearing a suit, maybe with a top hat, when I was diagnosed.
gout, the disease of kings!
We have a winner!
I have the gout!
This is one of those annoying things that happens to renal patients, as their kidneys fail to successfully weed out all of the uric acid, allowing it to build up and crystalise around joints.
The extra fun for renal patients is that many of the common treatments for gout would kill them, so we just get given some painkillers and told to try and keep the affected areas elevated.
Also it took me an hour to administer my shot because I am just plain afraid of needles. Dammit.
you can't take allopurinol? it's actually supposed to be useful to people with gout and bad kidneys
Pretty sure it goes without saying, but if you need anything, don't hesitate to hit me up.
Shit, if it helps in any way, shape or form, I will spend an entire week eating fancy food with just one sort of utensil, and send you the photos.
I have surgery on Friday, I am nervous about it. This will change my life, for better or worse. Prep starts tomorrow.
They were doing marrow donations as well, but I have heard some things about the needles they use being huge as fuck.
I think I'll work my way up to that.
First time?
Yes
What's the operation, if you don't mind me asking?
Even if you aren't having a junk related procedure.
You'll be unconscious they'll totally check out your gear while your down for the count.
Satans..... hints.....
Yikes.
Well, the important thing is not to psyche yourself out about it; that's not to say don't try to not worry about it (which won't be possible, especially since it's your first), but just don't devote time and energy into thinking about it more than you have to.
The people who are going to be taking care of you have to go through four years of school before they're even eligible to learn how to hold a scalpel, and the nursing staff has had just as much education.
Just keep your head about you as much as possible. And don't be afraid to bawl your eyes out. That's a natural reaction. People expect that.
Anesthesiologists are big fans of unicorn patterns.
Satans..... hints.....
Yeah it's bullshit and everyone knows it, but this is how the protocol works.
When you're admitted to the hospital the doctor prescribes you "as needed" drugs, among them are pain medications, 1-2 is typically something like tylonol or aspirin, 3-4 is often 2mg morphine, 5-6 4mg, 7-8 6mg 9-10 8mg or whatever the facility prefers. The nurse can give you this pretty much whenever, if it doesn't work they can get a new prescription for highter doees. Yeah it's bullshit... just say 10 if you're in a lot of pain, the hospital isn't the place to show your manliness. If you have chronic pain and have been getting opiates for a while, let them know, because you're going to be hella tolerant. Some people take as much as 300mg of morphine a day.
It damn well better be dramatically better, or I'm going to put my boot up some asses.
I am getting some kind of steroid and something else today, need to go pick them up and I've forgotten what the names were, but this was a 2 day wait after initial diagnosis to see my regular doctor so that she could call some renal specialists and get recommendations on what could be prescribed for me.
Annnd today my foot feels kind of better anyway, so I'm debating whether or not I should actually take the medicine when I go get it.
What I have is a 2 day course of Colchicine (500 MGC twice per day), and if that doesn't work I've to start a 5 day course of Prednisolone (25MG twice per day).
This is apparently what my doctor agreed on with the renal consultant.
Well I don't know your situation and I'm no doctor so I guess they know best. My dad's used the colchicine before I think but the allopurinol really seems to knock the gout out before it gets started too bad.
Good luck either way!
I've given blood four times. I didn't think it hurt that much, but I had to stop because I get all lightheaded for some reason.
I recommend that anyone who is able to donate absolutely do so. It's only an hour or less out of your day, and it's just plain good karma.