My own personal hell

[SnikPlosskin]

About every five months or so my stomach goes nuts for one day. Today was that day. Spent it doubled over in pain, haven't eaten, drank about 4oz of water (enough to swallow meds) and still worked most of the day.

No idea how, why or WTF.

It feels like the lining is inflamed and the outlet is shut off.

Related to Crohn's I'm sure. Just part of the fun.

Huge meeting tomorrow with major, multinational sponsor. Have to not be turning white and sweating during meeting.

Kill me now. Going to bed.

[xXBUDXx]

Good luck, Thrakk Pissinstein. :cert:

[Skia]

Hope that tomorrow goes great for you Snake. :seasix:

[GreyGhost]

You will get past this flare up:seasix:

[DukeAllen]

Sounds like thrakk disease. See a doctor...vet, gynecologist, proctologist, tree surgeon...whatever turns you on.

[JRD77VET]

Good luck Pete, you'll be fine :yesnod:

[Norm]

Gall bladder, sounds like the same symptons my buddy had, an attack every now and then, had a walnut size deposit, they removed the gall bladder, he's fine now.

[SnikPlosskin]

Gall bladder, sounds like the same symptons my buddy had, an attack every now and then, had a walnut size deposit, they removed the gall bladder, he's fine now.

Hope not. It always goes away in 24 hours. But they are brutal hours.

Good thing I'm indestructible.

[Jeff '79]

Try to phart ! :seasix:

[SnikPlosskin]

Sounds like thrakk disease. See a doctor...vet, gynecologist, proctologist, tree surgeon...whatever turns you on.

On my planet, we see a gorgan. They have three eyes that precisely line up with our three assholes so they can easily see what is wrong. 99.997 diseases in Dimension 14b involve the ass.

Oh, gorgans have seven enormous tits.

[Allan]

Sounds like thrakk disease. See a doctor...vet, gynecologist, proctologist, tree surgeon...whatever turns you on.

:iagree:

Name changes are not always pleasant.

[SnikPlosskin]

Try to phart ! :seasix:

I wish. Probably lift off like the space shuttle.

[wwomanC6]

I wish. Probably lift off like the space shuttle.

:lol:

Hope you feel better real soon!!!

[Sea Six]

Sorry you're not feeling well, Pete. :sadangel:

[simpleman68]

Damn Pete, hope you're feeling better for today's meeting.

I've done major presentations while recovering from some nasty sheit like the flu, but probably not as major as this meeting.

Feel better soon man.
Scott

[xXBUDXx]

I wish. Probably lift off like the space shuttle.

I honestly hope everything clears up for you, Pete. :cert:

[...Whitepower...]

Let us know how you make out as well.

Hope you are doing alright.

[VatorMan]

Sounds like me when I eat too much cheese. Get better dude !

[JRD77VET]

Huge meeting tomorrow with major, multinational sponsor. Have to not be turning white and sweating during meeting.



How'd you do? Hopefully a killer presentation :seasix:

[Mirroredshades]

Good luck, Thrakk Pissinstein. :cert:


Night night snakelstiltskin.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Sounds like a bout of diverticulitis, and one day, it won't go away by itself, it will blow a hole in your lower intestine and you will go septic in a few minutes.:sadangel:
Time to change the diet big time bud. I did, and haven't had a bout in 10 years at least. :ack:


.....or maybe it's a tropical parasite eating you from the inside out? :willy:

[kylebuck]

About every five months or so my stomach goes nuts for one day. Today was that day. Spent it doubled over in pain, haven't eaten, drank about 4oz of water (enough to swallow meds) and still worked most of the day.

No idea how, why or WTF.

It feels like the lining is inflamed and the outlet is shut off.

Related to Crohn's I'm sure. Just part of the fun.

Huge meeting tomorrow with major, multinational sponsor. Have to not be turning white and sweating during meeting.

Kill me now. Going to bed.
Stress from school sends mine into a massive self destruct. Thank god my ascoal works still.'

[GreyGhost]

Stress from school sends mine into a massive self destruct. Thank god my ascoal works still.'

:iagree:
4800mg here

[kylebuck]

:iagree:
4800mg here

have you gotten the Asocal HD yet?

[GreyGhost]

have you gotten the Asocal HD yet?

Yeah, I have been on that for over a year. Less pills then the 400mg ones.

Expensive stuff:banghead:

[kylebuck]

Yeah, I have been on that for over a year. Less pills then the 400mg ones.

Expensive stuff:banghead:

HD stands for Hundred dollars

[SnikPlosskin]

How'd you do? Hopefully a killer presentation :seasix:

It was killer. But they didn't buy the big deal. We will likely do a smaller deal but now I need to really hustle to pull off the expedition.

Sounds like a bout of diverticulitis, and one day, it won't go away by itself, it will blow a hole in your lower intestine and you will go septic in a few minutes.:sadangel:
Time to change the diet big time bud. I did, and haven't had a bout in 10 years at least. :ack:


.....or maybe it's a tropical parasite eating you from the inside out? :willy:

Nope. Just inflammation of the stomach lining from Crohns.

Stress from school sends mine into a massive self destruct. Thank god my ascoal works still.'

I'm definitely stressed out of my gourd.

Asacol gave me seizures. I figured I should stop taking it. Now I am on infusions of remicade every 8 weeks. And steroids in between.

I was expecting to feel better today but no such luck. Still haven't eaten (day 2 now) and I have barely drank anything.

I'm hitting the ambien and hoping for being done with it tomorrow. I'm getting hungry..

At least I can work from home tomorrow.

I'm sure I'll be better tomorrow. Thanks for the kind words.

[SnikPlosskin]

Well, I am STILL struggling with this problem!

WTF!?

My stomach is paralyzed! Gastroparesis they call it...

Haven't eaten in 48 hours. (except some crackers and water) No sleep for two nights. Going on day five. It's never lasted more than a day.

I'm betting this will end up being expensive. Even worse, I don't have time for it.

This sucks.

/end of complaining.

[Sea Six]

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[polarbear]

Hope you feel better! :seasix:

[Blademaker]

Damn dude.........I truly hope you get better/get some sleep asap.

:sadangel:

[wwomanC6]

:sadangel:Damn, that sounds horrible! Thoughts and prayers for you to feel better quick and get your stomach working again!

Have the doctors been able to give you anything to help combat this?
:confused5:

[SnikPlosskin]

:sadangel:Damn, that sounds horrible! Thoughts and prayers for you to feel better quick and get your stomach working again!

Have the doctors been able to give you anything to help combat this?
:confused5:

Not yet. Going to call him tomorrow. I suppose he will need to rule out blockage or stricture. Which means hours of expensive tests.

I hope it's not a blockage. With Crohn's it is possible. This may derail the expedition.:sadangel:

Hopefully it is intermittent gastroparesis. The Vargas nerve wigs out and the stomach can't empty. There are meds to increase stomach motility. It is possible to reset the nerve by basically not eating for three days.

But I'm getting beyond that now so that has me concerned.

[JRD77VET]

GO to the Dr. :yesnod: Hope it gets straightened out soon.

[mrvette]

Not yet. Going to call him tomorrow. I suppose he will need to rule out blockage or stricture. Which means hours of expensive tests.

I hope it's not a blockage. With Crohn's it is possible. This may derail the expedition.:sadangel:

Hopefully it is intermittent gastroparesis. The Vargas nerve wigs out and the stomach can't empty. There are meds to increase stomach motility. It is possible to reset the nerve by basically not eating for three days.

But I'm getting beyond that now so that has me concerned.

Damnit, just damnit man.....you gotta fight that shit....


Get well man, take a dose of baking soda and have a shot of booze.....


3 Aspirins and a good night's sleep.....


:sadangel::sadangel::shots:

[Torqaholic]

You should probably try some jello, pudding, or soup. If you're processing water those shouldn't be too difficult... Nutrition isn't optional unless you want other problems.

[SnikPlosskin]

You should probably try some jello, pudding, or soup. If you're processing water those shouldn't be too difficult... Nutrition isn't optional unless you want other problems.

I agree. Wife went to the store and got some jello and (gag) gator aid. I bet I lose some weight though! :dance::dance:

When I eat, the pain gets unmanageable. So I have been trying to reset the system. Had some soup a couple days ago. Didn't taste as good on the way back out. :lol:

I'm getting over my denial. This could be serious this time. This disease is progressive so it is just a matter of time before they go in and start cutting.

I need to buck up. I was in remission until I returned from Nicaragua. Tribal life and food seemed good until I got back. Nothing specific, just change in flora I think. Food was super fresh (right from the rain forest or river).My water was filtered. Natives drink river water :ack:

I'm probably in shock from a week of food with no chemical preservatives in it. :D

[SnikPlosskin]

GO to the Dr. :yesnod: Hope it gets straightened out soon.
I'll go tomorrow if I can get in. If its really bad I'll hit the emergency room.

Damnit, just damnit man.....you gotta fight that shit....


Get well man, take a dose of baking soda and have a shot of booze.....


3 Aspirins and a good night's sleep.....


:sadangel::sadangel::shots:

You know me. I'm tough as nails. My pain tolerance can be seen from outer space. Backing soda and booze? Pass.

I took a xanax, 2 temazepam and an ambien. Aspirin is for pussies.

[Craig]

I've heard red wine is good for this sort of thing...doctor is probably a better bet if it's gone on this long.

[NCC-1701]

About every five months or so my stomach goes nuts for one day. Today was that day. Spent it doubled over in pain, haven't eaten, drank about 4oz of water (enough to swallow meds) and still worked most of the day.

No idea how, why or WTF.

It feels like the lining is inflamed and the outlet is shut off.

Related to Crohn's I'm sure. Just part of the fun.

Huge meeting tomorrow with major, multinational sponsor. Have to not be turning white and sweating during meeting.

Kill me now. Going to bed.

Join the club brother I also spent the entire day Saturday in bed because from a huge stomach ache from 10 am to midnight when I finally fell asleep. I take about 10 supplements every morning and Saturday I forgot to eat breakfast after I took them and every once in a while I get the big stomach aches. Sat was the worst Ive ever had EVER...I took two entire bottles of pepto bismol about 4 zantac and nothing helped I wanted to insert an ice pic into my stomach to relieve the pressure, today still my stomach is still tender.

[Olustee bus]

Hate that you are having that. Sounds rough.

Have you considered Cat's Claw( a natural supplement). It really helps my colitis. Check it out.

How to Use Cat's Claw to Treat Crohn's Disease | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_2119594_use-cats-claw-treat-crohns.html)

[xXBUDXx]

I agree. Wife went to the store and got some jello and (gag) gator aid. I bet I lose some weight though! :dance::dance:

When I eat, the pain gets unmanageable. So I have been trying to reset the system. Had some soup a couple days ago. Didn't taste as good on the way back out. :lol:

I'm getting over my denial. This could be serious this time. This disease is progressive so it is just a matter of time before they go in and start cutting.

I need to buck up. I was in remission until I returned from Nicaragua. Tribal life and food seemed good until I got back. Nothing specific, just change in flora I think. Food was super fresh (right from the rain forest or river).My water was filtered. Natives drink river water :ack:

I'm probably in shock from a week of food with no chemical preservatives in it. :D

Is it possible you brought home a little friend that is wreaking havoc?

[wwomanC6]

Are you still having bowl movements? If not and are throwing up everything you eat, you need to go to the ER now!

Is the pain your having when you eat feel like cramping contractions that eases then comes back in intervals and hurts like hell? Or does the pain stop after the food is passed or thrown up?



Blockages - if let go too long it can cause parts of those organs to die and they will have to remove the dead/organ tissue. Ask me how I know this!!!

[kylebuck]

Wait till you get married and have kids. :D

I figure by that time, they will have found a cure for this shit.
:D

[SnikPlosskin]

Join the club brother I also spent the entire day Saturday in bed because from a huge stomach ache from 10 am to midnight when I finally fell asleep. I take about 10 supplements every morning and Saturday I forgot to eat breakfast after I took them and every once in a while I get the big stomach aches. Sat was the worst Ive ever had EVER...I took two entire bottles of pepto bismol about 4 zantac and nothing helped I wanted to insert an ice pic into my stomach to relieve the pressure, today still my stomach is still tender.

That is exactly how I feel.

Hate that you are having that. Sounds rough.

Have you considered Cat's Claw( a natural supplement). It really helps my colitis. Check it out.

How to Use Cat's Claw to Treat Crohn's Disease | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_2119594_use-cats-claw-treat-crohns.html)

Will check it out. Thx!

Is it possible you brought home a little friend that is wreaking havoc?

Don't think so. That was about two months ago.

Are you still having bowl movements? If not and are throwing up everything you eat, you need to go to the ER now!

Is the pain your having when you eat feel like cramping contractions that eases then comes back in intervals and hurts like hell? Or does the pain stop after the food is passed or thrown up?



Blockages - if let go too long it can cause parts of those organs to die and they will have to remove the dead/organ tissue. Ask me how I know this!!!

BMs yes. But not eating makes for slim pickin's. (WTF did I just type?)

Yes. Pain is cramping contraction, eases then comes back and hurts like hell. Pain does not go away after the barfing.

How do you know this? :D



Seriously Pete, take care of yourself and if there is anything we can do to help with stuff let us know. :yesnod:

Thx. I'm slowly getting better. Soonest I can see the doc is tomorrow end of day. I need to be at a conference tomorrow so I'll just act like I'm fine.

I did eat an egg tonight and I don't feel half bad so that is progress. Getting super dehydrated.

I guarantee the doc is going to send me for scans and tests. I just hope for non aggressive treatment. Surgery right now would be very sucky.

I did work for 9 hours today. :needcoffee:

[Kerrmudgeon]

That is exactly how I feel.



Will check it out. Thx!



Don't think so. That was about two months ago.



BMs yes. But not eating makes for slim pickin's. (WTF did I just type?)

Yes. Pain is cramping contraction, eases then comes back and hurts like hell. Pain does not go away after the barfing.



Thx. I'm slowly getting better. Soonest I can see the doc is tomorrow end of day. I need to be at a conference tomorrow so I'll just act like I'm fine.

I did eat an egg tonight and I don't feel half bad so that is progress. Getting super dehydrated.

I guarantee the doc is going to send me for scans and tests. I just hope for non aggressive treatment. Surgery right now would be very sucky.

I did work for 9 hours today. :needcoffee:

Even if the symptoms go away you should still get them to do a complete diagnostic with camera to find out how to prevent it from happening again. Glad you feel better Pete. :seasix:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Glad you're feeling better. Sorry you're going through this. Watching my mailbox. We'll get you fixed up on that end, at least. :grouphug:

[Sea Six]

I did eat an egg tonight and I don't feel half bad so that is progress. Getting super dehydrated.


If you're getting dehydrated you should probably go to a Dr to get some fluids via IV.

It sounds gross, but can you get water into your body any other way but by drinking it? I'll pause while you figure out what I'm talking about.

:sadangel:

[SnikPlosskin]

Glad you're feeling better. Sorry you're going through this. Watching my mailbox. We'll get you fixed up on that end, at least. :grouphug:

I thought wife sent it last week. Apparently I have to take the address off the printer tray and hand it to her...

:leaving:

[SnikPlosskin]

If you're getting dehydrated you should probably go to a Dr to get some fluids via IV.

It sounds gross, but can you get water into your body any other way but by drinking it? I'll pause while you figure out what I'm talking about.

:sadangel:

Not sure I'm following you there.........oh....wait. Eeeeewwwwww!

[NEED-A-VETTE]

I thought wife sent it last week. Apparently I have to take the address off the printer tray and hand it to her...

:leaving:

Good idea. She's not a damn mind reader. :toetap:










;)

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Plus that would put her out of the kitchen! :willy: :ohnoes:

There's a world outside of my kitchen...??? Lies!

[Sea Six]

Not sure I'm following you there.........oh....wait. Eeeeewwwwww!

I wasn't kidding. Your body needs proper hydration for about 10,000 different reasons. Your being sick at the moment is just one more.

Being dehydrated, I would think, would only make matters worse.

[SnikPlosskin]

Maybe someone will just take a shit right on my head.

That would cap it off nicely. (Sanchez?)

Here's the deal. CT scan in the morning. Then, one of the following options:

1. Hospital stay to be pumped full of steroids - likely 2 days. This is the option if it is just out of control inflammation.

2. Hospital stay to have part of my guts cut out - likely 3 days. This is more likely - small bowel obstruction. Probably scar tissue.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Gawd I hate hospitals. The food sucks and they don't let you sleep. Plus, my ass hangs out of the outfit. And the nurses are ugly.

[wwomanC6]

Maybe someone will just take a shit right on my head.

That would cap it off nicely. (Sanchez?)

Here's the deal. CT scan in the morning. Then, one of the following options:

1. Hospital stay to be pumped full of steroids - likely 2 days. This is the option if it is just out of control inflammation.

2. Hospital stay to have part of my guts cut out - likely 3 days. This is more likely - small bowel obstruction. Probably scar tissue.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Gawd I hate hospitals. The food sucks and they don't let you sleep. Plus, my ass hangs out of the outfit. And the nurses are ugly.

I hope for number 1 option for you!!

If 2, I feel your pain. I have had 2 of these. If it's this option and you have questions, please feel free to pm me. I can probably answer any concerns or questions you have about that option.

The fact that you're feeling a little better and were still having bm's make me think it was not a blockage. But the pain and throwing up after eating suggest it may have been a partial blockage that cleared on its own. I've had those too.

[JRD77VET]

Good luck Pete, I'll say a few prayers for you :angel:

Jeff

[wwomanC6]

Good luck Pete, I'll say a few prayers for you :angel:

Jeff

:iagree: Ditto


Wendy

[SnikPlosskin]

I hope for number 1 option for you!!

If 2, I feel your pain. I have had 2 of these. If it's this option and you have questions, please feel free to pm me. I can probably answer any concerns or questions you have about that option.

The fact that you're feeling a little better and were still having bm's make me think it was not a blockage. But the pain and throwing up after eating suggest it may have been a partial blockage that cleared on its own. I've had those too.

WTF!? Pm sent

[Norm]

Either way, best of luck. :seasix:

[wwomanC6]

WTF!? Pm sent

Pm received and answered.

[kylebuck]

Maybe someone will just take a shit right on my head.

That would cap it off nicely. (Sanchez?)

Here's the deal. CT scan in the morning. Then, one of the following options:

1. Hospital stay to be pumped full of steroids - likely 2 days. This is the option if it is just out of control inflammation.

2. Hospital stay to have part of my guts cut out - likely 3 days. This is more likely - small bowel obstruction. Probably scar tissue.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Gawd I hate hospitals. The food sucks and they don't let you sleep. Plus, my ass hangs out of the outfit. And the nurses are ugly.
truth

[wwomanC6]

:popcorns: Guess they kept him the hospital after the test.


More prayers coming!

[VatorMan]

:angel:

[Ms.Gem]

:popcorns: Guess they kept him the hospital after the test.


More prayers coming!:iagree:

Hopefully he'll be feeling better soon.

[onedef92]

Dear Lord:

Pete is lying on a hospital bed, twisting tissue,
hoping now the news is good.
Searching for a source of comfort
that only You can provide.
Calling out, may he sense Your closeness.

You, who'll never leave his side,
please let him feel brave, optimistic,
and reassured that You have heard his prayer.

The door opens slowly.
You give him faith, and we are certain
the doctor will be smiling.

In Jesus name we pray. Amen. :angel: :angel: :angel:

Hang in there, Pete. We're praying for you, buddy! :seasix:

[SnikPlosskin]

I was in for a day, out for a day and back in tomorrow for endoscope. CT scan said no visible blockage so that is good. They still don't know what is wrong but I think we should know by tomorrow.

What a rough week.

REALLY TIRED OF LIQUID DIET. If I ever have a chocolate shake again, I'm going to yarf.

My fear is what they find and what I will have to endure to fix it.