The start of a new week
July 7, 2008 2:10am
Monday morning, 7 am. I have had my early morning meds and so far so good. They normally bring on a rush of nausea but I am finding if I stay pretty …
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About Me
Married an mum of 2 teenage boys. Been living in the UK for nearly 7 years. Originally from SA.
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Thursday
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lindalj gave jake5983 a Hug 4:08am
So, what's on the agenda for today? Make it a good one, even if it is just finding something to smile…
August 21
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lindalj turned 44 12:00am
August 18
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lindalj gave jake5983 an I'm with you 12:22pm
Still stuck in hospital. My wbc and neutrophils seem to be coming up but a gastroscopy or endoscopy -…
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The start of a new week
July 7, 2008 2:10am
Monday morning, 7 am. I have had my early morning meds and so far so good. They normally bring on a rush of nausea but I am finding if I stay pretty …
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Getting on
July 1, 2008 12:36pm
It is now Tuesday afternoon. The sun is shining and I am feeling a bit more positive. The medication has been making me feel even more nausesaus than …
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TB diagnosis
June 29, 2008 11:32am
Well, my first Journal entry. I have been signing in to DS since the beginning of the year but never got this far. When I joined I had been told I …
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I trust you are doing well. Hugssssssss for you my friend. :)
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You're in my thoughts :)
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I still have not received my results. Very sorry to hear you are back in hospital Linda. Thoughts are definitely with you today as you undergo more testing. Please, when you feel up to it, let me know how you're doing :)
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Thank you for thinking of me. I am sure I will have an answer by Wednesday, which would be 10 business days (nurse just said 7-10 days but could have meant business days I suppose). How are you doing now after your hospital stay? Still feeling better?
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I have been offline too as I have not been feeling well. No news as of yet and today is the 10th day. I am glad you are feeling better but sorry to hear what you have been through. Know my thoughts continue to be with you :)
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Close Hemochromatosis
Been battling with gastro/liver symptoms for ages. Have a very understanding gastroenterologist who eventually diagnosed hemochromatosis. Have had venesection about 5 times now. Still battling but have been told it will take time. Was a full time teacher but have since started working part time.
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- Phlebotomy Working / Worked
- Can only have half a pint taken at a time as I tend to faint after treatment.
Close Asthma
Type: Adult AsthmaI am 43 years old mother of 2 teenage sons. Two years ago I was diagnosed with asthma. Take seretide twice daily and ventolin as needed. Still do not feel comfortable with the condition. Chest tightness and feel exhausted most of the time.
Treatments
- Advair Somewhat Helpful
- Have been told it should be keeping the asthma under control so why do I feel so awful?
- Albuterol Working / Worked
- Works when having symptoms but feel I should not be taking it so often.
- Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
- Works when you have time to catch yourself.
Open Tuberculosis (TB)
I have battled with my health for 2 years. During that time I have lost over 20kgs.originally I was diagnosed with asthma and then it was discovered that I had hemochromatosis. My chest symptoms however have been getting progressively worse and eventually I saw a new chest physician who admitted me for a range of tests.He did a brochioscopy. The sputum smear was clear of TB but after 2 weeks the culture grew. I started meds on Wednesday.
Treatments
- Isoniazid Working / Worked
- Having this in a combination drug -Refinah. Feeling pretty nauseaus and dizzy with it so far.
- Vitamin B6 Working / Worked
- Have not taken it long enough to feel effects
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