Nervous (Update with diagnosis)

[Ilovebigcats]

I am nervous about my blood work coming back next week. I have been since they took 8 tubes! But today it intensified... I got my insurance statement. Those 8 tubes and all the tests being run with them cost nearly $2000!!!! That's a LOT! WOW! Sorta makes it seem more serious. My appointment is Wednesday. I hope they didn't find anything.

[INLOVE]

I will be praying for you. I hope that isn't your portion that you have to pay!

[cndlou]

With tests costing so much...you would almost hope they find something so as not to feel it is money wasted.....

[Pastor Bill]

Medical costs are WAY out of reason, don't worry too much just because of the cost, that doesn't mean things are bad (other than their prices!)

[Ilovebigcats]

I will be praying for you. I hope that isn't your portion that you have to pay!

My part is just $110.

Medical costs are WAY out of reason, don't worry too much just because of the cost, that doesn't mean things are bad (other than their prices!)

I know, it just made the reality of it all sink in. It could be life changing news... I hope it's nothing. That will be the best $110 I ever spent if it is nothing.

[Penny]

Medical costs are WAY out of reason,

NO kidding, I am starting to get the bills from my son dr's appt and all the test, I am thinking how on earth am I ever going to pay all these.

and we are not done yet with the dr appts and test.

Wendy- I am praying for you

[Ilovebigcats]

I am nervous about my blood work coming back next week. I have been since they took 8 tubes! But today it intensified... I got my insurance statement. Those 8 tubes and all the tests being run with them cost nearly $2000!!!! That's a LOT! WOW! Sorta makes it seem more serious. My appointment is Wednesday. I hope they didn't find anything.

Don't forget me please. I am getting ready to go. My appt is at 10:30 CST.

[Penny]

how did the test come out?

[Ilovebigcats]

how did the test come out?

Not good. I will post later.. I still haven't told all my family. They would be hurt if I posted it before telling them.

[Tracy]

I will be praying.

[Ilovebigcats]

I have plasminogen activator inhibitor-1. It is a genetic disorder that I got from both parents. It is what makes me more susceptible to blood clots.

The Dr also thinks I have Systematic Lupus. I will know Monday. He did another blood test to confirm but he is certain I have it.

Not good. Rough day.

Keep praying.

[KBevangelist]

Praying

KB

[INLOVE]

Praying for you!

[one love]

wendy we are praying for you and will request prayer at church. If there is anything we can do let us know.

May the Lord bless you and give you strength.

[Ilovebigcats]

Thanks for the prayers. They are appreciated.
I just typed a blog and want to share....
I titled it, I am getting on my own nerves now.

GOOD GRIEF!!!!!

Listen to this.. this is how stupid and ridiculous this is becoming. I RARELY take anything for pain unless it just gets bad. Well… my back is hurting from the pleurisy. I took a Tylox… they prescribed it to me when I was diagnosed. I took 1 the other night and felt kinda weird in my chest but went on to sleep. I just took another one about 2 hours ago. OMG!!!

Our internet has been down and I couldn’t google side effects. I am having to really concentrate to breath. It isn’t hard but I feel like if I go to sleep I will stop breathing. I am having to put that much thought into it.

So.. me being the sarcastic idiot that I am typed this out in notepad and put it on the desktop of the laptop… it is titled, “if i die”

If I die before I wake…
ha! I took 1 tylox. This is the 2nd time I have a weird sensation.
My chest feels like I have a painful amount of air trapped.
I am breathing very light as well. I feel like if I go to sleep
the meds will make me sleep heavy and I will stop breathing.
I have to really consentrate to breath. I was going to google
possible side effects of Tylox but Comcast is down until 6am.
I would wake Danny but he is mad at me and I don’t want to
sound stupid. It is hard to discribe.. plus.. what would we do
anyway. *sigh*

Wen

Okay.. so then the internet comes up and here is what I found as side effects.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: slow/irregular breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, change in the amount of urine. If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

So… I am sitting here waiting to see if this wears off in the 4 hour time frame this med works. I am scared to sleep. I REALLY need the sleep too… this has been a rough day. I suppose if this side effect doesn’t let up then I will end up in the ER once again. I guess I have to get my trip quota in for the month.

I need my stinkin VACATION!!!! UGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

It is currently 4:10am and I am trying to keep myself awake.