Its a bad thing? Who knew.Creedmore....alcohol causes problems?....who knew?.....
I had this issue last summer. Not fun and painful. I have to keep from eating too much fat from meats and dairy. Seems like my stomach will not break them down very good anymore and it builds up into sludge and gas in my stomach.Right before bed last night I got some bad stomach cramps. Took some Pepto Bismal and sleepytime.
Wake up a few hours later and the cramps persist. Now some Tums but it still persists.
Decide I might have an issue so off to the VA ER I go.
Poked and prodded. Peed in the cup. Blood drawn. Finally a CT scan.
This is how I find out I have acute pancreatitis.
Now meds for pain and stomach upset. Up to three days inpatient with no food or liquuds to give my pancreas time to rest.
Just found out I need an ultrasound because I might(?) have gall stones, which the doctor wants to remove my gall bladder.
Fortunately I caught it early and didn't waste time.
For now just bored out of my mind.
Great way to start the week...
Regards,
Doug
Being in the hospital sucks! I hope they get you in good health soon!So on Wednesday my count was down to 210, barely above normal.
However, my white blood cell count is very high, so infection somewhere. Just started first of two IV antibiotics.
I am hoping to go home tomorrow or Friday at the latest.
If I deal with lunch okay I'll be willing to try solid food for dinner.
It's been good to read all of the responses here. Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to attending a meetup again.
Regards,
Doug
I are home!
Antibiotics for seven (7) days.
No alcohol for ten (10).
Otherwise, good to go!
Thanks again for all the kind words of support!
Sincerely,
Doug
Welcome home!I are home!
Antibiotics for seven (7) days.
No alcohol for ten (10).
Otherwise, good to go!
Thanks again for all the kind words of support!
Sincerely,
Doug