Friday, March 19, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
TRIPLE By-Pass Successful
He made it through the surgery. He is looking really good. I am so proud of him. It was a little scary watching him choke on the air tube. They finally pulled it out about an hour ago:-)
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Hubby Has a Heart Attack
My Hubby is in the hospital, awaiting his 'triple' by-pass surgery on Monday. The doctors say that he should be dead. No one usually survives when the right one is blocked. He's only 39. I'm in a state of disbelief.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tests Unremarkable
I went to the doctor, last week, for my test results. I was informed that everything was "unremarkable", as far as Lupus was concerned. No mention of the brown urine sample???? Now I am off to the dermatologist for a possible skin biopsy. The Predisone has completely reduced my swollen eyes and hives. About to start a new cycle. I think I am well enough for us to try this month. I have stayed off the lattes, since December 31.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Official Diagnosis
I woke up with my eyes nearly swolled shut, and hives head to toe. I immediately called for an appointment, and even got in today. The doctor officially diagnosed my with a form of vasculitis, caused by Lupus. I had at least eight vials of blood done, and a urine test. My urine was brown, which I am pretty sure, is a bad sign. I was put on Prednisone for now, to control the vasculitis.
When the the lab test come back next week, I will see the doctor again. If need be, he wants to put me on a medication called Paquin(?), long term, to help with my kidneys. The problem with the Paquin is, it is probably not safe to be pregnant, and taking it. I am suppose to be off it for 60-90 days, before I even try to get pregnant.
What am I going to do? I need my kidneys, but I want a baby. I may have to give up, ever getting pregnant. I so what to experience the wonders of pregnancy, and nurse my little darling.
What made this day even worse, while digging for the doctor's card, I ran upon my appointment card for my last OB visit, when I was informed my pregnancy was no longer viable. She was due on January 12th. I want to go climb in a cave and hibernate until Spring.
When the the lab test come back next week, I will see the doctor again. If need be, he wants to put me on a medication called Paquin(?), long term, to help with my kidneys. The problem with the Paquin is, it is probably not safe to be pregnant, and taking it. I am suppose to be off it for 60-90 days, before I even try to get pregnant.
What am I going to do? I need my kidneys, but I want a baby. I may have to give up, ever getting pregnant. I so what to experience the wonders of pregnancy, and nurse my little darling.
What made this day even worse, while digging for the doctor's card, I ran upon my appointment card for my last OB visit, when I was informed my pregnancy was no longer viable. She was due on January 12th. I want to go climb in a cave and hibernate until Spring.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
New Year, Booooooo Year
So far this year hasn't started so great. This afternoon, I noticed spots on my chest. Then I looked at my arms, belly and legs...only to find more bumps. My lupus is flaring, again. The last flare ended days before Thanksgiving. I used to have months between flares. Now I get a month off? You're too kind Lupe' Fairy. There goes another month of trying to get pregnant::-(
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