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Re: A little good news for a change ;o)
From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 10 Jun 2000 18:45:13 -0500 (CDT)
LoL! Used to live in suburb of Atlanta as a child (Roswell)I have a
sister who lives in Chamblee.
At Sat, 10 Jun 2000, Robin wrote:
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>At Sat, 10 Jun 2000, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>>Atlanta? Did not realize you were a southern belle too! Good luck!
>
>Well, in all honesty, I am a transplanted Southern Belle ;o).....Been
>here almost 18 years, so I guess that would make me a true one, yes??
>;o)
>
>Thank you!!
>
>--
>Robin
>
>>At Fri, 9 Jun 2000, Robin wrote:
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>>>Hello Everyone....
>>>
>>>Just thought I'd share a little bit of good news for a change, since
>>>most of what has been coming from me is not so good news.
>>>
>>>I went to the Hematologist today for a blood count and my Procrit
>>>injection. To preface, I was there last week, and received an IV
>>>infusion of Dextran (Iron) to see if this would help to boost my H&H.
>>>Well, it seems like between the dose that I received at the hospital in
>>>April, and the dose last week, my H&H is starting to come up some. I
>>>even commented to a friend this morning before going to the Hemo that I
>>>have had a couple of "perky" days, not many but a couple, which I have
>>>enjoyed (today being one of those). I am a little worn out now (spent a
>>>couple of hours at the hairdresser...what a job ;o) j/k), but overall,
>>>have a bit more energy than I have had in months!!!!!! I did have a
>>>reaction to the Dextran when it was given to me, but they treated me
>>>with IV Benadryl a couple of times, and I did okay. The itching and
>>>rash were worth it if it helps make me feel a bit better.
>>>
>>>I am waiting on the results of a Small Bowel Endoscopy I had to see if
>>>they can find a bleed in the small bowel since the large bowel was clear
>>>when they did the Colonoscopy (found to be Iron Deficient and had Occult
>>>Blood in my stool...found in April, but had to wait until a few weeks
>>>ago to do the colonoscopy due to a flare of Pancreatitis). I am sure if
>>>there was anything, I would know by now...go back to the GI on Wednesday
>>>for those results. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about it
>>>all, as I have realized that I can't change the results should they not
>>>be favorable. Whatever it is, it is, and I can only hope and pray for
>>>the best!!!!
>>>
>>>I hope that everyone has a terrific weekend! It is going to be beautiful
>>>in Atlanta...I hope everyone else has the beautiful weather too!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Robin
>>>
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