A new Challenge…
Last week I reported to AGH for my hematology appointment and in talking to the doctor was tested and found positive for having a GI bleed. So into the hospital I went! In doing the prescribed blood tests for my anemias, this time it showed aI was having a hemoglobin problem and I was VERY low in vitamin K. Hence the bleed, and need for whole blood. So they treated me wit ha large dose of vitamin K , waited 2 days( I HATE being in the hospital!) and had upper and lower scopes to see just what was bleeding. The good news is–Nothing! Apparently the lack of K had allowed blood to just ooze from everywhere and now that that was fixed, so was I! So now I tale Vit K as well as B-12. folic acid and iron to fix these 4 anemias!
Good news, my celiac condition was almost better, even with me being “bad’ and eating some bread. O wonder if these anemia are the cause of this rather thaer Sprue causing the anemias. My amended GI anatomy really causes wrenched in the works and my enlarged liver(side effect of teh surgeries) is probably the culprit wiht the hemoglobin problems. Everyda I thank God for my insurance, that they rarely say no and have covered me thru out this oddyssey.
For now, I’m in balance, just dealing with too much liver/ not enough Judy. It’s Christmas, many reasons for thankfulness and joy Be Merry…Happy Christmas!
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Hello Sis!! Why didn’t you call & tell us you had to be in the hospital? We would’ve been there for you!!! I always say prayers for you & always will. I’m glad though that you’re able to take vitamins for your anemias; & yes, your liver does have a lot to do with your vitamin K & hemoglobin problems. Isn’t there anything they can do about the size of your liver; do they even seem worried about it? I’m so glad your insurance has been covering you too! That’s the biggest thing in the world to have to get your medical problems looked at. I hope you’re able to eat more things now Sis. I love you very much & think & pray about&for you everyday; no lie!! I’d like to call you later so we can talk if that’s okay. You take care & let us know if you have to ever stay in the hospital again; the least we can do is come in & embarrass you to the point where you scream for the nurse & ask her,”Who are these people & why did you let them in here!” Nope, just kidding!! We would be there for support though! Love Ya Sis, Take Care, Janel