Back from the dead. 8 days in the hospital is soooo much fun. Suffered a bought of colitis, which lead to anemia which lead to a heart attack. It's good when things mesh together so well. But sprung from the hospital a couple of hours ago and am now 10/12 lbs lighter. And there really is no place like home!!!
Glad to hear your on the up, man.
Shit, that's a tough set of circumstances! Good that you're on the mend.
Wow, glad you are home and doing better.
Glad you're home. Take care of yourself.
Much fun, eh? Last August 1st I had a cardiac artery bypass graft. One of my arteries was stuck between two larger tubes and was in danger of being occluded completely. Spent six days in a induced coma after that one. Glad I missed the part where they cut my sternum in half.
Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on May 29, 2022, 08:00:17 AMMuch fun, eh? Last August 1st I had a cardiac artery bypass graft. One of my arteries was stuck between two larger tubes and was in danger of being occluded completely. Spent six days in a induced coma after that one. Glad I missed the part where they cut my sternum in half.
I would not have been surprised if that had happened to me last week--chest cracked open. I have 5/6 arterial stents already and when informed I had had a heart attack (with no pain) one of the very possible options was just that--chest split open. Prior to the hospital vacation, I had had a colitis attack--constant pain of 8-10 for days; produced anemia and my heart took offense. Apparently I had picked up a chicken based infection somewhere along the way. Anyway, it is sorted out now and I'm in the process of resetting how I eat and exercise.
Heal! ...My father said..."if i knew i was gonna live this long i would have taken care of myself". He also, after a hemorrhoidectomy, said "they made me a new asshole".
I've just seen the thread, Mike. Happy to hear you're well. Take care. *Hugs.
Glad your back. Hope you get back to better soon.
Am feeling pretty good. I am still puzzled by a no pain heart attack; have to wait to see my cardiologist, tho. My discharge instructions indicated I needed to make an appointment with the cardiologist who did my angiogram (all I know of the results of that test was that it was diagnostic--whatever the fuck that means) within 2 weeks. Called the office and was told to see my regular dr. for a referral--after I told them I was medicare. So, I had to make an appointment with my regular dr. (was going to anyway) to get that referral and to ask him a boatload of questions. I see him in 3 days. The American medical system is really grand!!
Good to hear you're alive and kicking Mike..I nearly kicked my own large sized hand held container as well back in February.. Nasty artery decided to explode when they were inserting a heart cath in me. I had internal bleeding that filled up my abdominal cavity full of blood. I was in a coma for a few days.. When I came to I thought they had been trying to torture me. I told my wife: These f*ckers are MONSTERS! LOL Truth is they saved my life..
Anyway..I have a new username..My old one was Allpurposeatheist.. I had "forgotten" it, but I kind of like the new name..
Welcome back, APA, heven't seen you in a while. Glad you are all still alive.
Quote from: Forgotten on June 08, 2022, 02:40:04 AMGood to hear you're alive and kicking Mike..I nearly kicked my own large sized hand held container as well back in February.. Nasty artery decided to explode when they were inserting a heart cath in me. I had internal bleeding that filled up my abdominal cavity full of blood. I was in a coma for a few days.. When I came to I thought they had been trying to torture me. I told my wife: These f*ckers are MONSTERS! LOL Truth is they saved my life..
Anyway..I have a new username..My old one was Allpurposeatheist.. I had "forgotten" it, but I kind of like the new name..
Wow!! That's quite the experience! I did have a heart attack, but nothing like what you went through--glad you lived and are posting once again.
Quote from: Forgotten on June 08, 2022, 02:40:04 AMGood to hear you're alive and kicking Mike..I nearly kicked my own large sized hand held container as well back in February.. Nasty artery decided to explode when they were inserting a heart cath in me. I had internal bleeding that filled up my abdominal cavity full of blood. I was in a coma for a few days.. When I came to I thought they had been trying to torture me. I told my wife: These f*ckers are MONSTERS! LOL Truth is they saved my life..
Anyway..I have a new username..My old one was Allpurposeatheist.. I had "forgotten" it, but I kind of like the new name..
APA!!! er forgotten...nice to see that nick again. Glad your still green side up.
A new wrinkle. My new cardiac Dr. indicated I have anemia--maybe I need to take iron. In two months he will have me take a new blood test. After that visit, my regular Dr. had me take another blood test because the last one indicated I had red blood cells that are too big????? That result came back good--except now it indicates I have too much iron in my blood. To much?????!!!!! I have never heard of such a thing. And I'm still anemic---what????? I now have an appointment with a hematologist to tell me what is going on. Or I hope he/she can. Not knowing is a real pain-in-the-ass! this Dr. is with a local oncology group--I hope this is not a portent of things to come. Leave it to me to have a weird condition!!!
Hang in there, Mike. Don't think about the worst. An expert in the specific branch would be able to offer different explanations.
Testosterone can give you large red blood cells.
I also have anemia, and am taking iron (~10 mg/day in a liquid form). Anemia is low red blood cell count, not low iron, though.
And yes, hang in there!
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2022, 02:04:11 PMTestosterone can give you large red blood cells.
I also have anemia, and am taking iron (~10 mg/day in a liquid form). Anemia is low red blood cell count, not low iron, though.
And yes, hang in there!
Thanks for pointing that out. I had assumed that all anemia was because of low iron in the blood. So, one can still have anemia and still have an iron count too high I guess. I have never had to worry about anemia until just a couple of months ago. I have much to learn about all that--waiting until Aug. is a pain-in-the-ass!
My anemia stems from a problem with generating red blood cells. The disorder has an ~25% chance of turning into multiple myeloma, a kind of cancer. It's a race to the finish line as to whether that or old age will get me first. 8^D I'm 69 YO.
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2022, 06:32:21 PMMy anemia stems from a problem with generating red blood cells. The disorder has an ~25% chance of turning into multiple myeloma, a kind of cancer. It's a race to the finish line as to whether that or old age will get me first. 8^D I'm 69 YO.
I'm rooting for you to win that race! My condition is partly hereditary. But I don't remember a relative of any sort having this issue. I do have diabetes, and terrible arteries (have 6/7 angioplasties)--both make my newly discovered condition worse--or does my condition cause those?? Don't know all that much at this point--hate that. And I'm 76, that narrows the choices I guess.
Quote from: Mike Cl on July 04, 2022, 11:19:15 PMI'm rooting for you to win that race! My condition is partly hereditary. But I don't remember a relative of any sort having this issue. I do have diabetes, and terrible arteries (have 6/7 angioplasties)--both make my newly discovered condition worse--or does my condition cause those?? Don't know all that much at this point--hate that. And I'm 76, that narrows the choices I guess.
Thanks! No telling where things come from, though medical science is getting better about a lot of things, like using the knowledge from AIDS research to develop vaccines for Covid.
Update. I do not have any form of anemia; as it turns out the transfusion I had in the hospital kind of muddied the blood in that the hematologist said that I needed to wait 3 months before taking another blood test. did that and learned that I am not anemic, I don't have too much iron in my blood. but I do have a condition called myelodysplasia which is a condition that can lead to leukemia if not treated. My hematologist told me I do not have any form of leukemia now, so that was a relief. One symptom that has plagued me since May is that I go to bed tired, wake up tired and even with naps, am tired all day--every day. Myelodysplasia is not genetic and is sort of unique for each person who has it; one size treatment does not fit all. My real birthday present (my birthday is today) will be on the 13th when I have a bone marrow biopsy which will give the Dr. the details she needs to set up a treatment plan tailored for me. So, if on the 13th you hear what sounds like human screams, that will be me. She has already given me the drugs to help with the pain--a high anxiety drug for before the biopsy and oxycontin for after. Oxycontin and thc ought to help me deal with all that. :)) another thing I learned is that my red blood cells are shaped like tear drops and are too large. It seems I always have to be different.
So, if the treatment is successful, would you say you'd had a... marrow escape?
Quote from: the_antithesis on October 07, 2022, 10:48:22 AMSo, if the treatment is successful, would you say you'd had a... marrow escape?
:))))
Weird diseases suck. Let's hope you get a cure soon! I'm tired all the time, diagnosed with sleep apnea and waiting for the machine. I ingest mass quantities of coffee to function.
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 07, 2022, 11:16:52 AMWeird diseases suck. Let's hope you get a cure soon! I'm tired all the time, diagnosed with sleep apnea and waiting for the machine. I ingest mass quantities of coffee to function.
I used a machine for over 10 years and found it very helpful. I do miss it still, even though the Dr. said I don't need it any more. And coffee is goooooood!!! Yes, weird diseases really do suck. :)
It is very good that you are proactive Mike, early diagnosis is key! You are in my thoughts, hoping for the best.
Good to read you again. I had a cardiac artery bypass graft a year ago August. Came through fine. Good luck to you!
Quote from: Mike Cl on October 07, 2022, 10:43:35 AMIt seems I always have to be different.
Yeah, but it's boring to not be different.
Bone marrow biopsy yesterday. Not as I expected; but I did not really know what to expect. I felt the needle used to deliver the numbing agent. After that I felt only pressure, no pain. She took two samples; one of the material within the bone and a bone sample. It took about 40 min. total and I got to have a good pain pill prior to the biopsy and one after. I was impressed with her skills. Glad that is over, but it will still take 2 weeks for the results. I really, really, would like to get on with whatever treatment I need.
Good to know that it won't hurt so much, I'd heard that they can be quite painful. I'll be getting one eventually, but we're in "wait and see" mode, for now.
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2022, 12:25:10 PMGood to know that it won't hurt so much, I'd heard that they can be quite painful. I'll be getting one eventually, but we're in "wait and see" mode, for now.
I don't know if this is the exception rather than the rule, but little to no pain. The location may matter--she took mine from my lower back, sort of where the 'dimple' appears on so many lower backs; nowhere near the spine. I hope whatever your condition is, it does not get worse.
Quote from: Mike Cl on October 14, 2022, 04:30:59 PMI don't know if this is the exception rather than the rule, but little to no pain. The location may matter--she took mine from my lower back, sort of where the 'dimple' appears on so many lower backs; nowhere near the spine. I hope whatever your condition is, it does not get worse.
There are about 1 in 4 odds that it will result in cancer inside my bones, which is inoperable, and I would not submit myself to the other option, which is killing it with x-rays. That can't possibly be good for the rest of my body. So far so good, but the immediate result is that I have anemia because the red blood cell production cells in the marrow are crowded out by the other, bad cells...which will eventually start dissolving my bones from the inside. Seems like some sick horror film plot. :/ The only saving grace is that it grows extremely slowly. I suspect it was brought on by all the nasty chemicals I handled in the Navy and for years after that, working as a mechanic. Some of the chemicals I handled are known carcinogens, but not necessarily determined to be that at the time.
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2022, 04:54:53 PMThere are about 1 in 4 odds that it will result in cancer inside my bones, which is inoperable, and I would not submit myself to the other option, which is killing it with x-rays. That can't possibly be good for the rest of my body. So far so good, but the immediate result is that I have anemia because the red blood cell production cells in the marrow are crowded out by the other, bad cells...which will eventually start dissolving my bones from the inside. Seems like some sick horror film plot. :/ The only saving grace is that it grows extremely slowly. I suspect it was brought on by all the nasty chemicals I handled in the Navy and for years after that, working as a mechanic. Some of the chemicals I handled are known carcinogens, but not necessarily determined to be that at the time.
I am so sorry to hear that!!! Let's hope that that never comes to pass. I'm 77 and I still don't know exactly what my condition is nor how to make it better, or if I can even make it better. The Dr. seems to think it is treatable, but she also indicated she will not know until after these new tests are complete. I have been more aware of making every day I have be as productive/enjoyable as possible. I won't go down without a fight, but I also realize that I've lived past most of my relatives and I have enjoyed what I have lived. I really do hope you are always on the side of the 25% for the rest of your life! Good luck!!!!
It's going to be a long slow slide, thanks! I joked with my doctor about what's going to kill me first. She got a little tense, but I explained that I had no death wish, just an acceptance that it eventually happen, anyway. I also have a calcified aorta they tell me. That was discovered during a nuclear stress test. Also failing kidneys that don't require medication, yet. Oh, and yay(?) I got my CPAP machine today! This is the shit that hits when one gets old. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2022, 06:58:16 PMIt's going to be a long slow slide, thanks! I joked with my doctor about what's going to kill me first. She got a little tense, but I explained that I had no death wish, just an acceptance that it eventually happen, anyway. I also have a calcified aorta they tell me. That was discovered during a nuclear stress test. Also failing kidneys that don't require medication, yet. Oh, and yay(?) I got my CPAP machine today! This is the shit that hits when one gets old. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yeah, I hear you there. Growing old is not for the weak--as my mom often said. :)) She was so right. I used a cpap for over 10 years and quickly grew to love it. Not sure why a new Dr. took me off, but I still miss it. One can only hope all that stuff takes it slow sweet time!
Quote from: Mike Cl on October 14, 2022, 08:05:19 PMYeah, I hear you there. Growing old is not for the weak--as my mom often said. :)) She was so right. I used a cpap for over 10 years and quickly grew to love it. Not sure why a new Dr. took me off, but I still miss it. One can only hope all that stuff takes it slow sweet time!
Eh, once born, you're bound to die. Based on my family history, I had NO expectation of living this long. Many bonus years, so far. If anyone is concerned about the possibility of my imminent demise, don't be. Life is what it is. There have been a couple of times where, if I hadn't made it (ruptured appendix, '74, perforated bowel because of scar tissue resulting from that appendix issue, '96), I'd've been dead before this forum was even a gleam in the internet's eye.
Please don't anyone pity/feel sorry for me. I'm 70 years old, and life is what it is. My only hope is that if I
do kick off, that you all would be notified, as opposed to wondering (as if anyone did, lol) wtf happened to me. I DID wonder what was going on with Unbeliever, for example, but I've been known to take a break from forums for some extended periods. I'M NOT DEAD, YET! lol I haven't mentioned this anywhere else on the internet, because of how people might react. Please treat me like you would normally treat a poster that you didn't have this information about. Nothing about me is different from before. Well, fuck, now I wish I had not made the original post. Please don't treat me liked a kicked dog.
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2022, 10:50:42 PMEh, once born, you're bound to die. Based on my family history, I had NO expectation of living this long. Many bonus years, so far. If anyone is concerned about the possibility of my imminent demise, don't be. Life is what it is. There have been a couple of times where, if I hadn't made it (ruptured appendix, '74, perforated bowel because of scar tissue resulting from that appendix issue, '96), I'd've been dead before this forum was even a gleam in the internet's eye.
Please don't anyone pity/feel sorry for me. I'm 70 years old, and life is what it is. My only hope is that if I do kick off, that you all would be notified, as opposed to wondering (as if anyone did, lol) wtf happened to me. I DID wonder what was going on with Unbeliever, for example, but I've been known to take a break from forums for some extended periods. I'M NOT DEAD, YET! lol I haven't mentioned this anywhere else on the internet, because of how people might react. Please treat me like you would normally treat a poster that you didn't have this information about. Nothing about me is different from before. Well, fuck, now I wish I had not made the original post. Please don't treat me liked a kicked dog.
Like a kicked dog?? No way! Unless I'm doing the kicking. :))) I'm like you, I haven't shared this anywhere else on the net. I posted my issues here because maybe somebody else has had experience with getting a biopsy. I do not/did not pity you, or anybody else on this forum. I do feel sympathy/empathy for many, but this is not pity. I am like you in that I am not afraid of dying or slowly falling apart--that is life and the life I've lived so far has been pretty good. I will die sometime--not rushing to do that, but when it comes, I'm good with that. I see you think the same. And I think most of the regular posters here feel the same as well.
Kind of hijacked your thread, sorry. I'm a long way from dying, but I've seen when people admit to something like this, other people avoid them due to the discomfort. I guess "kicked dog" is the wrong metaphor. And thanks for the kind words!
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 16, 2022, 09:33:01 AMKind of hijacked your thread, sorry. I'm a long way from dying, but I've seen when people admit to something like this, other people avoid them due to the discomfort. I guess "kicked dog" is the wrong metaphor. And thanks for the kind words!
Can't hijack this thread. And I like the way you think. I've also noticed people avoiding those they think of as being 'wounded'. I don't see you that way--nor do I see myself that way, either. There is only one certainty in life and that is everything dies, even us. I have been dying for 77 years and I will continue the process. I will die, I just don't know how or when, but I'm still very much interested in the journey. My current condition is new to me; and part of me finds these new symptoms and system failures as interesting. The other part wants to try and fix it as best can be done. So, I'm still interested in sticking around for awhile. I have no intention treating you any different than any other poster on this board.
I have a friend (the one true friend I've ever had) who is 82 y.o. and still running track and field events all over the country. He mostly runs hurdles and high jumps, but other stuff as well. I, on the other hand, can barely walk to Safeway due to having smoked for nearly 50 years. But now that I haven't smoked in a year and a half I'm hoping to get better. This getting old crap does, indeed, suck!
My youngest brother (11 years my junior) is a cancer survivor. Chemo, surgery and radiation have left him in pretty bad shape. He was told he had 8 to 10 years of low quality life left, 6 years ago. He can walk about a mile and then will be wiped out through the next day. He can't work anymore, and it took the SS Administration many months to come up with a determination for full benefits. Once that process started, the state cut that disability benefit, so he got nothing for months. He'd be on the street right now if I hadn't moved everything out of the dining area and built a partition. He'll be here until year's end, when he's accumulated enough funds to move to his own place.
Saw Dr. yesterday and it is official; I have myelodysplasia syndrome (mds) (myelo=marrow; dysplasia= misshapen)--that means my bone marrow produces red blood cells that are teardrop shaped and are too big, plus they die in half the time they are supposed to. Good news is no leukemia or cancer. And I have the simplest type, called single-linage mds because only the one type of cell is affected. There is no known specific cause; age is one factor in that most people with mds are over 60. Treatment will be 4 shots of procrit, one shot a week. After that another blood test to see what, if any, improvement has been made. If so, I guess more procrit. Each individual has a unique treatment plan so there will be some trial and error going on. It is a life long condition, so I hope I have this syndrome for many, many more years!!
I hope the treatments works well....and I am very glad the other tests are negative! Future walks in gardens await!
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Walks in the garden do await. I wish I knew how to take a picture and publish it on the net. We own a old corner lot from the 50's, which means it huge. Back yard the size of several more modern yards. a few years ago we took out an inground swimming pool and incorporated it into the rest of the yard, which is an organic garden with a dozen or so herbs, vegs, some fruit trees, succulents, flowers of all kinds--plants everywhere. It's pleasant to spend time in. And of course, tending it takes time. So, lucky for me, many more walks in the garden with and without tools. :)
Quote from: Mike Cl on October 21, 2022, 07:37:11 PMWalks in the garden do await. I wish I knew how to take a picture and publish it on the net. We own a old corner lot from the 50's, which means it huge. Back yard the size of several more modern yards. a few years ago we took out an inground swimming pool and incorporated it into the rest of the yard, which is an organic garden with a dozen or so herbs, vegs, some fruit trees, succulents, flowers of all kinds--plants everywhere. It's pleasant to spend time in. And of course, tending it takes time. So, lucky for me, many more walks in the garden with and without tools. :)
Make an account at imgur and add images there. You can then post them on this site. Some highly moderated sites allow direct uploads from your computer, but atheist sites in particular (that I know of) require posting from an image posting site. The buzz is that it keeps the porn at bay, but I don't know about the veracity of that bit of information, I just follow their rules. Political example-
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Update. My condition is called myelodysplastic syndrome. The myelo part means marrow. The dysplastic part means misshapen. So, my bone marrow produces teardrop shaped platelets which are also too large and at the rate of 1/2 of what I need. I just finished four once a week shots, called procrit. My hemoglobin came up .3 units improvement. The Dr. said that is not unusual, and that this treatment could go on for months. So, it will be 4 shots a month for who knows how long. If a treatment is not found then I'm looking at leukemia or another cancer, but the dr. has found no evidence of that and does not expect it to happen because she calls my case a light version of MDS. I asked what caused it and there is not any particular reasons for it--she said it was an effect of living--as one enters 'old age' almost everybody gets something.
I feel sort of normal (energy wise and physical strength) and as the day moves along I grow more tired. At night I'm really ready for bed. I was hoping for improvement over the last month, but it was not to be; yet I do have hope that the coming months will see improvement. It has been made clear by my dr. and the internet that I will never fully recover; but I am NOT giving up. Another downer is that I cannot do any gym exercises because the lack of oxygen in my body could trigger a massive heart attack. So, walking it is. I am certainly more in touch with the idea that one should be appreciative what one has (health wise, loved ones wise and just life in general) and stop and savor it from time to time.
Well, shit. Here's hoping that you maintain at least some quality of life! I have bone marrow issues, as well. I blame mine on years of having had my hands awash with gasoline containing tetraethyl lead, and a host of other chemicals that, unbeknownst to me, are carcinogenic. I've been readying a house for sale, and am not yet ready to get a doctor-ordered bone density scan. Probably not too bad, I tripped over the strap of a bag of pipe wrenches getting out of my son's truck, and nearly face planted. My right wrist hurt a bit, but nothing was broken. That asphalt came up really fast! 8^D
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 01, 2022, 07:07:09 PMWell, shit. Here's hoping that you maintain at least some quality of life! I have bone marrow issues, as well. I blame mine on years of having had my hands awash with gasoline containing tetraethyl lead, and a host of other chemicals that, unbeknownst to me, are carcinogenic. I've been readying a house for sale, and am not yet ready to get a doctor-ordered bone density scan. Probably not too bad, I tripped over the strap of a bag of pipe wrenches getting out of my son's truck, and nearly face planted. My right wrist hurt a bit, but nothing was broken. That asphalt came up really fast! 8^D
Well, Dark, I hope you too can have some quality of life. I do appreciate the life I do have left in me and will not go down without a fight. At some point I will lose that fight, but that will be death and I have not lost any sleep over that. I do appreciate each day that I am alive.
Quote from: Mike Cl on December 01, 2022, 07:27:40 PMWell, Dark, I hope you too can have some quality of life. I do appreciate the life I do have left in me and will not go down without a fight. At some point I will lose that fight, but that will be death and I have not lost any sleep over that. I do appreciate each day that I am alive.
Thanks!
Well, I am back from the dead too. I went to hospital for flank pain a few days ago, got some morphine and that barely touched it. I have stoned kidneys, oh joy. That's what I get for eating my spinach.
Getting old isn't for wimps.
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Mine are just on a slow slide. Given that I grew up in the desert, where we used to go hiking for hours without bringing any water, I'm amazed about no stones, but understand why the damage. I also have macular degeneration, but it's stable. I told the last eye doctor that that is because of damage from watching burning magnesium in my misspent youth. One of my friends' dad worked in a machine shop. The friend used to go in on Friday and weekends to sweep up, and used to bring home shopping bags of shavings to play with. Pyrophiliac, here. 8^D We had us some great fun with it!
I'll be getting cataract surgery on Thursday. I'm really looking forward to once again being able to ogle the pretty young women, since that's all I can do with them these days...
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To wrap this up---I have cancer, but an odd one. It's called myelodisplastic syndrome and causes my bone marrow to produce about half the red blood cells (and hence much less oxygen than my body should have) and they are bigger and of an odd shape than they should be. I am taking procrit injections once a week in series of 4. On my 3rd round. My dr. was pleased with my progress--even tho it is slowly, slowly raising my hemoglobin count, it is working. So, this will be the treatment for the rest of my life. It is not curable and like many cancers it is not known why I have this condition. But I have it. It is very rare (goody for me) and occurs in about 1 in 100,000 people. And most of the 'people' who have it are passed the age of 65 and male. So, my advice for all you guys past the age of 65, get a blood panel looking for this condition. If found early it is manageable; if found too late it usually goes to leukemia. I guess it's just another joy of being in my 'golden years'---:)))).
Hey, I get up early in the morning, take my dogs for a walk, come back and have a mug of coffee--life is good!
Good luck to ya.
Yeah, live your best life.
Procrit shots did not work. Had another heart attack a few days ago--sort of an odd one, I guess. Had horrible chest pains and went to the local emergency room. They said I had had a heart attack (a mild one, if there is such a thing) and saw in the blood work that my hemoglobin count was very low and gave me a transfusion. I was told that I would be sent to the hospital I was sent to before--my local hospital does not do heart stuff. 12 hrs later I was transferred. Two days later, my cardio Dr. came to visit and he told me that I had not had a heart attack, but failed to mention what it was. I knew that my mds is what caused my heart not getting the oxygen it needed. After another transfusion I was sent home. My oncologist indicated that a very low level of chemo is next up. So, now I get to have chemo for 7 straight days a month, with each session being about 1 1/2 hrs. each. Yeah--I'm looking forward to that, for sure. Oh well, as Forest Gump said--shit happens.
Quote from: Mike Cl on March 07, 2023, 08:10:27 PMProcrit shots did not work. Had another heart attack a few days ago--sort of an odd one, I guess. Had horrible chest pains and went to the local emergency room. They said I had had a heart attack (a mild one, if there is such a thing) and saw in the blood work that my hemoglobin count was very low and gave me a transfusion. I was told that I would be sent to the hospital I was sent to before--my local hospital does not do heart stuff. 12 hrs later I was transferred. Two days later, my cardio Dr. came to visit and he told me that I had not had a heart attack, but failed to mention what it was. I knew that my mds is what caused my heart not getting the oxygen it needed. After another transfusion I was sent home. My oncologist indicated that a very low level of chemo is next up. So, now I get to have chemo for 7 straight days a month, with each session being about 1 1/2 hrs. each. Yeah--I'm looking forward to that, for sure. Oh well, as Forest Gump said--shit happens.
Does this happen to you? Whenever I have a serious health problem, I'll go to bed at night and when I wake up in the morning, sometimes for a few minutes I seem to forget something is wrong. And then I remember.
"Oh yeah. That's right, I'm sick." Well, that sucks.
You aren't dead until you're dead. Illigitimi non carborundum est.
Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on March 07, 2023, 09:13:06 PMYou aren't dead until you're dead. Illigitimi non carborundum est.
Don't let the bastards grind you down?
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Quote from: Cassia on March 07, 2023, 09:09:45 PMDoes this happen to you? Whenever I have a serious health problem, I'll go to bed at night and when I wake up in the morning, sometimes for a few minutes I seem to forget something is wrong. And then I remember.
"Oh yeah. That's right, I'm sick." Well, that sucks.
That would suck. I don't ever forget my ailment, not even in sleep. But then, at times, that would be a nice little reprieve, at least until the realization set in.
Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on March 07, 2023, 09:13:06 PMYou aren't dead until you're dead. Illigitimi non carborundum est.
Yeah, that's how I see it! :)
I floated down a dirty brown river for ten days, couldn't walk. I arrived at my base in time for my memorial service, being held on the dock. My buddy said "I TOLD YOU HE WASN'T DEAD!!"