I suppose that my last chemo has wanted to make an impression. I found myself more light headed than normal and experiencing a few unusual symptoms. Finally last night Joey was concerned enough with the loss of blood that he thought it was time to call the oncologist. Not to be too detailed but there was just blood and it was a new symptom. This blood was coming from the rectal area which made things seem even stranger. The oncologist on call was concerned enough that we were sent to the ER. My hemoglobin is low and they are retesting my blood every four hours. I am waiting for GI specialists to do a scope and/or colonoscopy. Fun, huh? The plan is just to rule out any other complications that could be causing these problems.
I got to drink a crash course of "the stuff that makes you poop"! And all in an hour. I have prepped for a colonoscopy before in the comfort of my home and over the course of an evening. It is a different ballgame when you are hooked to monitors and only gave an hour to expedite things! .... While Joey tried to entertain me!
The results ....nothing is out of the ordinary other than I have had chemo. Chemo dries and your membranes and I have experienced this with my nose for the past few months. So basically it is the same thing just a little more widespread throughout my body. I have low platelets and low blood pressure. Just need the weekend to recover from my short visit in the hospital.
Well with all your experience you are ready to set sail for the home stretch of "easy street"…piece of cake cause you've made it through the rain with flying colors. You are in my prayers sweet lady…hugs 'n lugs, Anita
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