I had a couple of other posts prepared (in raw unedited stages) but I've thrown them on the blog scrap heap.
My overall health has been of a really depressing nature lately and my doctor confirmed today my haemo is on a serious downslide and has dropped from 115 to 85 in a very short time frame. So that explains the complete lack of energy and the sadness of having to miss my birthday celebration a few days ago.
So he's sending all the latest lab work data to one of my specialists (who coincidentally called me two weeks ago to insist on the scary test I was avoiding because of my fall) instructing him to put utmost priority on said test.
If I sink lower than 85 I am to take myself to hospital and get immediate transfusions.
So that's the reason for blog silence.
I managed an excellent whingy-whine at the doctor's. He was completely sympathetic to the madness of this ongoing, unresolved, half-life I'm living for far too long.
Sometimes, all we need is a few drops of sympathy to prop us up and prevent us from curling into a fetal position on the floor.
It is nice that you have a sympathetic doctor. I think that can make a big difference.
ReplyDeleteI am sending buckets of sympathy your way (while noting that while I am doing it tough said sympathy can make me dissolve into floods of tears).
ReplyDeleteEchoing Andrew on the doctor front. Good luck.
You picked a wonderful illustration to illustrate your state. May you stay propped up long enough for the specialist to intervene.
ReplyDeleteHow are you to maintain the magic 85, and know if and when it changes for the worst? Daily house calls, I hope.
I am sending you tea and sympathy; that is the ideal painting to illustrate the fainting lady surrounded by help. I hope your level goes up from 85 to a healthy level quickly.
ReplyDeleteI hope the test pinpoints something that can be fixed. Hoping you have a good view at least, from the sofa you are languishing on. and some help to get things done.
ReplyDeleteOh, not very good news. I hope that you'll stay on the rigth side of 85 long enough to have someone find out what's ailing you. And echoing Joanne Norragon's wonderings; how will you know?
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and good vibes over the oceans!
Plenty of drops of sympathy and a very broad shoulder is available for the asking 24/7.
ReplyDeleteI wish the doctors could find the cause of this anemia. Is it pain medication? That could be one cause. It was for me. I needed 2 units of blood due to internal bleeding. When I stopped taking ibuprofen, the bleeding stopped.
ReplyDeleteSending you all the best wishes for a return to good health! xoxox Kate
ReplyDeleteGood that the docs are looking at the test results. Hope an answer is out there and that that 85 number climbs.
ReplyDeleteSo frustrating to have little energy not to mention the challenge it can sometimes present for performing ordinary necessary daily activities. Do hope you get some medical assistance and resolution soon. Sending some sympathy but don't wallow in it. Ha
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday wishes, I guess it wasn’t so happy. But you’re still here, that’s something. My birthday wish for you is that you can kick this undiagnosed illness to the kerb. Soon.
ReplyDeleteMy dear, you ARE sick, something IS wrong, you are not whinging.You need help. I am glad someone ,medical professional has finally taken you seriously.
ReplyDeleteTell them the truth.
Oh, and Happy Birthday! ;) love ya
I agree with Gemma's person.
DeleteHope you get a good diagnosis of what is wrong so you can get help and get better. It is no fun to feel so low.
ReplyDeleteRed blood cells? So are you anemic? I hope you get answers and treatment to get you on the mend.
ReplyDeleteThe unending nature of this problem is as exhausting as the problem itself.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs xo
Sending hugs and I am sorry you missed celebrating your birthday. I hope this can be resolved for you.
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't sound too good. I hope you can get your haemo (blood pressure?) level under control.
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