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Still Very Ill

jennyj

By jennyj
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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jennyj
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I wrote a few days ago that I had been severly ill. I went to the doctor yeterday and today. I haven't eaten for 5 days and am still sipping some fluids. He said my hemoglobin is 10. I have had since Monday (sorry a little gross) very watery black stools. I had to take specimens in today and am waiting to hear the results. He started me on Promethazine tonight and did more blood work today. I am just so tired and want to know what is going on. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers so I can start to feel better.

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rinne Apprentice
rinne
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I sorry to hear that you have been ill, I hope they can find some answers for you and that you feel better soon.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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I hope you feel better soon. Ten is awfully low! Are you bleeding? Is that what they are suspecting?

key Contributor
key
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I am sorry you are so sick. That is miserable. I hope they figure out what it is soon, so you will feel better!! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Monica

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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If you are not eating, please drink lots of fluids...gatoraid is good. It could be just a flu bug. But, never the less keep hydrated.

Check in soon.

Lisa

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SchnauzerMom
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You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they figure out what is wrong and deal with it soon!

penguin Community Regular
penguin
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I'm sorry you're sick :(

The promethazine (phenergan) will help you get relief, though.

I hope they figure out what's wrong soon, gluten is often not the/only problem.

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Carriefaith
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I hope they quickly solve this problem for you. Thoughts and prayers.

babygirl1234 Rookie
babygirl1234
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i hope that you feel better soon

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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Sorry you are so ill. Please make sure you get your liquids if you can't eat.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way. :)

Post when you can.

jesscarmel Enthusiast
jesscarmel
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hi

i hope you feel better :(

also pedialyte is good for dehyrdation and is gluten free! you can get it at cvs.

-Jess

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
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Thank you for all the kind thoughts and words. I still haven't heard from the doctor on my specimens or my blood work. It is so frustrating to sit and wait for them to call. I did manage to eat a little rice last night. I will keep you all updated. Thanks again for the support, it really helps.

key Contributor
key
Posted

I hope you figure out what is going on soon. It is terrible not to know. Have things slowed down at all? ARe you still nauseated?

Hugs,

Monica

jennyj Collaborator
jennyj
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My doctor's nurse finally called. She said that what she could tell me is that my iron level that was supposed to be between 15 and 55 was at 9. My hemoglobin had dropped below 10 and my hematacrit?? was at 20 something ( I do not remember) My stool tests came back negative for salmonella, e coli, and parasites. It did show signs of blood loss (duh). I am scheduled to do another IV iron infusion on Monday. She said there is a bad stomach flu going around and with my system already injured that this really got to me. I did eat some potato soup broth tonight and so far so good. Thanks again

AmandaD Community Regular
AmandaD
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JennyJ - It does sound like you're going to be okay...rest and take care of yourself!!!

almostnrn Explorer
almostnrn
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope they find a solution for you soon!

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
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Hope things are better for you.

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