Canada was great, but I felt “off” and lethargic the whole time. As I arrived home, I figured out why…
Low level bleeding in my kidneys. Ugh. Now, note that this is not a new phenomenon for me. So I pumped the fluids and…
Passed a kidney stone on Sunday night. Though one of the less painful ones (didn’t go to the hospital) it was one of the scarier ones. Got up to answer nature and get a drink (as I often do about 1 in the morning) and was suddenly incredibly dizzy. Figured it was because of the oxyocodone (which I don’t usually take, prefer hydrocodone) and went to get a drink and grab a slice of bread (it’s especially bad if my stomach’s empty). Almost threw up just walking that far, and in the course of a minute went from comfortable to pouring sweat, literally dripping off my nose. Oh boy.
Climbed back into bed (after the drink and bread), took my temperature (low, but that’s normal). Ok, so it’s the kidney, not a fever, that’s… well that’s that. One of the things kidney trouble instantly borks is my temperature regulation. And when my body is stressed, it sweats. So… I lay there for 2 hours passing a stone. Ow. Yay. Drifted off to sleep once it passed. Never got quite bad enough to call the hospital.
So, I’m in the refractory period, I hope. Wherein my ureter and kidney repair themselves and I stop being lethargic and, essentially, anemic. It is, unfortunately, impossible to know if I have another stone waiting to come out.
Drinking more lemonade (increases pH of my kidneys) and trying to get an increased dosage approval on my potassium citrate.
Also, writing my dissertation, which is annoyingly slow. And it keeps refusing to write itself.
In other news, there will be several postings upcoming. I have a metric ton of new fiber. Super gorgeous soft fiber. Mmmm. In a couple fun breeds. Also photos from the trip.
But for now, trying to write dissertation and get back on track bodily.
Whee.
~The Gnome
Tuesday, 18. August 2009
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been through such an ordeal. I had a UTI in July (ended up in ER on July 4). It wasn’t anything like yours. But that lethargic, fighting an infection feeling is absolutely awful. I pray that you will continue to recover and be back to yourself soon. Take care.
Tuesday, 18. August 2009
Yikes. Very yikes. Hugs, dear, go rest.
Tuesday, 18. August 2009
Dayum. As if writing your dissertation was not work enough. Here’s hoping there are no more where that came from.
Tuesday, 18. August 2009
As someone who’s body was trying to pass a gallstone the size of a gumball (vs. normal pea size or smaller), I can tell you that I really, REALLY sympathize. I hope you start to feel better soon, and I look forward to seeing the new offerings.
(Tina – the gal who probably weirded you out at Cummington, but has excellent taste in fleece.)
Tuesday, 18. August 2009
Oh, dude, as someone with external genitalia, I feel your pain. I hope you balance yourself out soon, and get that dissertation done.
Tuesday, 18. August 2009
*hugs* I hope you heal quickly!
Wednesday, 19. August 2009
Oh I hope you feel better soon!! That must have been really painful!
Wednesday, 19. August 2009
That sounds just awful, I am sorry you had such a rough time. Get some rest!
Wednesday, 19. August 2009
Rest, fluids… Well aside from the dissertation, you have it covered. Sucks to have long term issues, but it is good that you know what to do and where your threshold is.
Take care of yourself, dude.
Tuesday, 25. August 2009
Yow! How did I miss seeing this? I *thought* you’d been way too quiet. Trust you’re feeling better by now. At least no hospital is a good thing – comparatively anyway.