Re: A little good news for a change ;o)
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 10 Jun 2000 16:51:17 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 10 Jun 2000, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
>
>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:
>>
>>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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