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Posted 9/28/2010 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
So, after a couple of good weeks and just enough hope of a remission, I got sick again last night. Horrible pains at first on the lower left side and now it seems I also have pain in my lower right side. I have some antibiotics, they worked last time, so I am trying them again. I have a big day at work tomorrow that I cannot miss. I have an appt with my GI monday the 4th. It took me two months to get that. I am so frustrated!!!!!!! I don't know what I'd do without a place like this to get support and vent. I don't feel like I am getting it from my Drs. office. It takes soooooo long to get an appt. Any suggestions? The pain in my lower right side worries me more than the usual pain on the left.
Posted 9/28/2010 3:46 PM (GMT 0)
Actually I have been doing better myself lately. But today I am nauseous, have the big D and my gut really hurts. I have been up since about 1:30am trying to find something to make me feel better.

I tell you that because sometimes we just have bad days, and for me at least, sometimes they happen because of something I ate or just because. I find heat is comforting to me, and other times I have to also take either my Librax or Bentyl to help. Do you have any of the cramp meds to take? If not and your pain gets out of hand, please don't hesitate to either call your doc or go to the ER. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 9/28/2010 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Gail, you are such an angel and are always there for everyone on this forum. It is so comforting and I for one, appreciate it more than I could possibly say in words.

I am glad you were doing well for a while. Sorry about your setback last night. It was just a bad night for some of us!!!!

I did make an apt with my PCP today and took some more donnetal. I am feeling somewhat better. I am not having the urge to go much but when I do it is just tiny bits of mucus. At least the pain is subsiding. Yea, I wonder if it was the big piece of watermelon that I ate last night? LOL.. I had been doing so well too for the past 3 weeks. I get so hopeful when I feel better too and then this comes back.

I took the last 1/2 loritab that I had last night. I hope my PCP will give me something for pain.

Did you extend your leave after your kidney surgery Gail or are you back to work? I am so lucky to have my job with these flexible hours. I take sick leave every month. Hope I can keep the job but I feel like this illness is defining me and controlling my life and I don't like that.
Posted 9/28/2010 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Aww your so sweet jeanneac, thanks for the compliment:) Yes I am back to work, this is the beginning of my 2nd full week back. My bad tummy pain is because I ate a little something a little too late. You can be sure I learned my lesson. It only took me twice to learn that lesson (eek). LOL

Watermelon usually agrees with me, but I know for some the stringyness (I think thats a word) will cause problems for folks. Do go to see your PCP if for nothing else to get something else for the pain. My PCP is the one who always prescribes my pain meds. Tell him how the Lortab helps on days like this. I am sure he will have no issues prescribing more. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Hugs~
Posted 9/29/2010 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
I was hurting down low on both sides of my stomach, I thought it was infection ,but went in for my oby check up and I have cyst on both overies just something else to add to the list , my husband said that Im loseing body parts at a fast rate that he might have to trade me in for a new model. hope that you feel better soon , it just seems like its one thing after another with this disease.
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