Subscribe to this blog's feedI never did make it to the ER but I did call a nurse and discussed my symptoms with her. According to her, it sounded as though I did indeed have a touch of food poisoning. Well, if that was a touch, I definitely never want to have full blown food poisoning. When I spoke to her on Saturday, the cramps that I had(which I can only compare the pain to those of labor pains) had subsided. I told her this and she said I had pretty much weathered through the worst of it and that things should get better. I also explained about the lumps I feel on the sides of my stomach which she really didn't have an answer for.
But she was right, on Sunday I was feeling much better than I had on Friday. I actually got out of the bed after being in the fetal position most of the week and cleaned the house. She told me I should try to eat light. After not eating for about 3 days, I scarfed down a steak, fries and some sauerkraut. The only thing I gave birth to was some killer gas. The lumps I only seem to notice when I am full but this still concerns me. I have an appointment with my primary on the seventh of April so I will inform him of what had happened and the lumps to see what he has to say.
I can only hope he doesn't want to schedule me for a bunch of tests. Until then I will try to drink some water and take some colace. Maybe that will make me move something and be the answer to what ails me. I can only pray it will be that simple. But what do I know? I'm not a doctor, I just play one on the internet and I only diagnose myself.
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No no no no no very bad. WebMD and those sites are more detrimental than helpful. You know better than self diagnosing yourself, what if it was more than just food poisoning?it could have been kidnet stones, Gall bladder, or worse appendix? Sharp abdominal pains can be dangerous signs. I assume you just called the nurse and described the symptoms. I'm suprised she didn't make you go straight in to have yourself looked at. Never play with your health.
Posted by justme | March 31, 2008 9:33 AM
Posted on March 31, 2008 09:33
WELL I JUST FOUNG OUT MY AUNT IS HIV POSITIVE AND JUST WANTED TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE ELSE WHO IS LIVING WITH THIS DISEASE AND HOW THEIR COPING. WHEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS A COMPLETE SHOCK TO ME. I SO WANTED IT TO BE A BAD APRIL FOOLS JOKE SAD AS IT MAY BE THIS WAS NO JOKE. BUT I GUESS LIFE JUST GOES ON ......
Posted by RUBY | April 18, 2008 3:28 AM
Posted on April 18, 2008 03:28
Ruby--
In my case,life is more of a strain on me than hiv. I just started meds last Sept after going 10 years without needing them. I am hoping your Aunt will be as fortunate as I have. If it is a shock to you, imagine how it is for her. I am assuming you will be there to support her. The road is very hard to deal with in the beginning and she is going to need you. Be there for her.
Posted by Michelle | April 18, 2008 6:02 PM
Posted on April 18, 2008 18:02