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albear · Mar 11, 2010, 05:39 PM

I hope so too :)

Although having the tablets there as back up isn't a bad thing :)

KISS · Mar 11, 2010, 08:48 PM

Alty:

Hope you sleep well.

Here is a link whch basically says bleeding is a symptom. There are a number of possibilities: Bleeding in the Digestive Tract

The only thing you know is you have bleeding and lost blood means less iron. From the above link, it also means:

Sudden, severe bleeding is called acute bleeding. If acute bleeding occurs, symptoms may include

* weakness
* dizziness or faintness
* shortness of breath
* crampy abdominal pain
* diarrhea
* paleness

Which are not good. Take care. Virtual hugs and kisses.

KISS

Cat1864 · Mar 12, 2010, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

It was actually an eye opener. I hadn't noticed. When I went home I took a good look in the mirror, I am pale. Very pale. The kid was right.

At least she didn't ask why you don't sparkle. ;)

Alty, I hope they can quickly find the cause of the bleeding. What ever that cause is.

Keep your angels, a duck and a green apple candle handy and I know you will make it through this. You have a very large support system. Use us as needed.

You're in my thoughts and prayers. :)

KBC · Mar 12, 2010, 08:06 AM

I have you on my mind and hope all is well today!

88sunflower · Mar 12, 2010, 09:24 AM

Thinking of you today Alty.
Hope your resting well.

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 11:25 AM

Well, another day another dose of iron. My tummy hates me right now.

I'm very tired, so much so that I didn't wake up today when my alarm went off. Hubby ended up waking me up, asked if I was okay. I really don't remember the alarm going off or hitting the snooze button. WTH?

In a half hour I can eat something and have a cup of coffee. I'm giddy. :)

Unknown008 · Mar 12, 2010, 11:28 AM

Your tummy might hate you, but it'll thank you later ;)

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Unknown008

Your tummy might hate you, but it'll thank you later ;)

True. I hope.

I plan on having a huge lunch. I'm actually hungry. I haven't really been hungry in a long time so this is good. :)

albear · Mar 12, 2010, 11:31 AM

I agree with unky, at least you can look forward to that cup of coffee :)

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by albear

i agree with unky, at least you can look forward to that cup of coffee :)

I'm seriously counting down the seconds.

I may have an addiction. ;)

albear · Mar 12, 2010, 11:37 AM

So what's on the menu a sandwich or something special :)

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by albear

so whats on the menu a sandwhich or something special :)

A spinach salad and tuna fish sandwich. Iron, iron, iron. :)

I hate iron! ;)

Oh, and coffee! Lots of coffee! :)

albear · Mar 12, 2010, 11:48 AM

Iron iron iron :)
Good to hear your getting as much as possible.
Really worried about you :)

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by albear

iron iron iron :)
good to hear your getting as much as possible.
really worried about you :)

Truth told, I'm worried about me too. Mostly because my doctor is worried about me and he doesn't worry.

I'm doing everything I can to get better. I'm also doing everything I can to find out what's going on, why this is happening.

Whatever it is, I'm a fighter and I'll fight it.

So, for now, iron, iron, iron and very thankful for all the support I have here. You all mean the world to me and the fact that you're all here to lend an ear, offer a shoulder, give a hug, that means more then I can say.

Eight minutes to coffee. :)

Aurora_Bell · Mar 12, 2010, 11:54 AM

Well I hope you enjoyt hat cup of coffee! You deserve it! Are you feeling any better? Aside from being tired?

albear · Mar 12, 2010, 11:55 AM

I know you're a fighter :) I'm routing for you :D

5 minutes, have you checked the kettle made sure its got enough water in :D

Wondergirl · Mar 12, 2010, 12:07 PM

Hey, girl! How are you getting away with only taking iron tablets? When I was severely anemic last September, I ended up having a colonoscopy. Has your doctor mentioned that you should have one? You'll be able to see on a monitor a tiny camera zooming down your colon -- like a luge at the Olympics.

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 12:07 PM

The coffee is brewing, the whole house smells like heaven.

Is it bad that I'm watching the coffee brew, eagerly awaiting it to be done? I need my coffee!

Bella, I'm not really feeling all that different but I'm okay. I have tummy problems from the iron intake but I'm living with it.

The coffee will help. :)

Alty · Mar 12, 2010, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Hey, girl! How are you getting away with only taking iron tablets? When I was severely anemic last September, I ended up having a colonoscopy. Has your doctor mentioned that you should have one?

The tests are being booked as we speak. My doctor is pulling some strings, trying to get me in asap. The bad thing is, in Canada, getting an appointment with a specialist (which is the only way to get a colonoscopy) can take months, unless you're able to pay and get in right away. I can't afford to pay $5000 to get in right away, if I could, I would.

My doctor knows a lot of specialist, he'll pull strings if he can. I know he's doing his best to get me in right away.

I also need an endoscopy done, an ultrasound, a CT scan and he's talking about an MRI.

Lots of test coming up. Yippee! ;)

Wondergirl · Mar 12, 2010, 12:13 PM

Altenweg agrees : It's being booked as we speak WG. It's not as easy as just walking into a clinic, you have to see a specialist and it can take a while to get in.

I too had to see a specialist first -- I didn't just walk into a clinic. I ended up in the hospital for it. We can compare notes later on the prep mixture you will drink before the procedure can be done.