You've probably been wondering, where has Niki been?? Why have there been no posts on Facebook or RA Chicks site? Well…..Some of my other health issues decided they weren't getting enough attention apparently and took over beating me up.
If you don't want TMI (Too much information) about female reproductive issues, I would skip the following read, especially for our Rooster readers…
If you have decided to read on despite warning here goes:
I spent Tuesday morning in the emergency room due to GI bleeding and heavy blood loss due to my female menstrual issues that has been going on since last Thursday. They discussed possible transfusions to me several times while I was there but luckily I managed not to have one this time. Yay! Apparently switching to slow release iron pills and eating healthier made my values better with all this blood loss than it was previously before!
Just got back from seeing ob/gyn and they are putting me on high dose of Provera starting today and plans on reviewing results from tests in ER before they decide what needs to be done. I have PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) so just on my left ovary had about a dozen cysts plus some hemorrhagic cysts just for fun. The ER thought I might have a uterine hemorrhage as well. While I was in emergency room, they did a lovely ultrasound with the probe. For those that have had this done when you already have pelvic pain, you will understand when I say that I wanted to punch the poor ultrasound tech every time she pushed on painful sides. Ugh.
So depending on what they see when they review the tests and results, one of the following will occur:
1. Hormone and birth control pills to handle PCOS / hormonal imbalances
2. Follow up pap and colposcopy for further investigation once bleeding has resolved
3. Medical intervention / surgery to remove cysts or problems which will require referral out to hospital
So basically I've been off my feet, laying in the bed, dependent on pain pills, muscle relaxers and a giant heating pad to get through the worst of this. They told me at the emergency room to take it easy, not to do anything too physical or exerting, and rest as much as possible. Not sure how those orders vary much from my regular activities but been trying to not complain much and just hang in there. Waiting on doctor to call me back with next step decision. Always fun.
I didn't want to worry you all about what was going on until I got a better picture of what was going on myself. As far as the gastro bleed, it seems that the joining of my colectomy, where my colon was removed, may have small bleeding ulcerations again. If no improvement I will have to get another repair done in near future, which involves them taking an argon laser to close the openings. I know, I know… I really know how to have fun.
I do feel sorry in advance to the Murphster and Little Niki. Why? I was told the Provera is going to make me "very very very cranky" and sleepy. When I told Little Niki she said "Awesome. I'll just have Daddy wake you up from now on." lol
I will try, try being the operative word, work on catching up with all your posts, emails and messages. I haven't been able to do much as the blood loss led to me being very light headed and dizzy. ![:(][1] I will try to keep you all posted. I apologize for my absence.
I hope you are having a much better week than me. (((pain-free internet hugs)))
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