Right now, I'll warn you, this post isn't for the faint of heart. If graphic descriptions of vomiting and diarrhea aren't for you, don't read this. In fact, probably you're better off reading a different blog altogether.
My son was sent home from school on Thursday because he was vomiting. He vomited once at school and the rest of the day he said his tummy hurt, but otherwise, he didn't vomit again, and by bedtime he was able to drink some apple juice and by Friday, he was back to normal. Lucky him (and me!)
Saturday, I felt a bit nauseous, so I figured I had what my son had. I didn't throw up, and figured I dodged a bullet because with everything else, I couldn't handle a stomach bug. Plus, every time I've had one in the past 10 years (at least) it ended with me in the Emergency Room due to severe dehydration. And it wasn't like I didn't already have issues. My back has been bad for months, to the point where I am going for an MRI on Thursday to see whether it is arthritis, bulging disc or what. And my diarrhea has gotten worse.
I was so tired Monday evening, I was in bed by 9:30 and asleep soon after. I was hoping to get a good night sleep. Of course, it was not to be. At 12:30, I woke up with my tummy churning, and ran to the bathroom. Butt Pee galore. But that wasn't all. About half way through, the nausea started. The bathroom garbage was full, I couldn't reach the sink and I still had butt pee coming out. (charming, isn't it!) I had a wad of TP in my hand to try to catch the vomit, but it spilled all over my sweats that I had been sleeping in. As soon as the butt pee stopped, I grabbed a 10 cup measuring cup that we used to use when my son was a baby to rinse his hair in the bath and started vomiting again and butt pee again. Every time I get this type of thing, I think, "I just want to die, I'm never going to feel better". Of course, eventually I do.
That was about an hour ago. My tummy is so unsettled, I'm afraid to go back to bed for fear of not being able to make it back to the bathroom. I am also shaking and sweating. I can only assume this is some sort of bug, perhaps the new and nasty Norovirus going around. No matter what it is called, I hate it! And I am praying I don't end up in the ER again and that this doesn't do anything to my Crohn's.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
18 and Counting
Today I decided to count how many bowel movements I had. So far, I'm at 18. I don't know why all of a sudden I seem to be stuck in the bathroom, but there I am. And to add a nice little wrinkle into things, I had some nasty nausea today, too. On top of lots of pain. What a lovely day. I need to get better, though, and soon. I have a lot of stuff coming up and I'm just too busy to get sick.
In addition to the Crohn's issues, I had parenting stuff today, too. My husband & I were scheduled to be at my son's school this morning at 8:00 to go over his IEP. Last week, we had the review of his assessment, and today was the meeting to discuss his services. However, my son threw a huge tantrum this morning when he learned he'd have to go to school early. He has finally started adjusting to his new school, and we didn't want to rock the boat. So my husband stayed home with him and brought him to school at the regular time and I went to the meeting alone. It wasn't bad, and I am very hopeful that the services they are offering will help him tremendously. I just felt a little overwhelmed at times.
I told my boss I've been having issues, so I am going to work from home tomorrow. I just hope that is enough. We have our vacation coming up in 45 days (not that I'm counting or anything) and my husband just accepted a consulting position, so he'll be working 2 jobs. Please let me get better!
In addition to the Crohn's issues, I had parenting stuff today, too. My husband & I were scheduled to be at my son's school this morning at 8:00 to go over his IEP. Last week, we had the review of his assessment, and today was the meeting to discuss his services. However, my son threw a huge tantrum this morning when he learned he'd have to go to school early. He has finally started adjusting to his new school, and we didn't want to rock the boat. So my husband stayed home with him and brought him to school at the regular time and I went to the meeting alone. It wasn't bad, and I am very hopeful that the services they are offering will help him tremendously. I just felt a little overwhelmed at times.
I told my boss I've been having issues, so I am going to work from home tomorrow. I just hope that is enough. We have our vacation coming up in 45 days (not that I'm counting or anything) and my husband just accepted a consulting position, so he'll be working 2 jobs. Please let me get better!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
It's Been a While
Well, it has been quite some time since I wrote all about my poop. And I know all of my followers (yes, all 4 or 5 of you!) have been waiting with baited breath to hear what is going on in my toilet. Until recently, my bowels have been behaving themselves. This isn't to say they never gave me trouble, but generally, when they acted up, after a couple of days, they calmed back down.
However, that all ended about 3 weeks ago. Right around Christmas time I started having more abdominal pain. The lower right side. That is never a good thing with me. Then the diarrhea started up. And then more pain. Pain that wakes me up at night and keeps me from sleeping.
I had a GI appointment on Jan. 3, and at that time, I wasn't overly concerned, as it had only been a couple of days and I thought things would follow the pattern they'd had for the past 9 or 10 months. Nope. Now I am woken up at night to go to the bathroom. I am in pain so often, that the days I work from home I have a heating pad on my tummy the whole time. Working in the office is a new kind of torture. I have decided I don't care what my co-workers think. So when I'm in the bathroom, I just let loose with the loud, noisy disgusting, smelly diarrhea. If they want me to work in the office (instead of at home) then my co-workers will have to deal with the bathroom issues.
I just wish they wouldn't come to work sick. My mercaptopure dose has been increased, and every little germ or virus that I come in contact with decides to set up housekeeping in me. I can't remember the last time I didn't have a stuffy nose or sore throat. Oh, well.
I hope this is just an unusually long period and everything will calm down soon. But I wouldn't bet money on it.
However, that all ended about 3 weeks ago. Right around Christmas time I started having more abdominal pain. The lower right side. That is never a good thing with me. Then the diarrhea started up. And then more pain. Pain that wakes me up at night and keeps me from sleeping.
I had a GI appointment on Jan. 3, and at that time, I wasn't overly concerned, as it had only been a couple of days and I thought things would follow the pattern they'd had for the past 9 or 10 months. Nope. Now I am woken up at night to go to the bathroom. I am in pain so often, that the days I work from home I have a heating pad on my tummy the whole time. Working in the office is a new kind of torture. I have decided I don't care what my co-workers think. So when I'm in the bathroom, I just let loose with the loud, noisy disgusting, smelly diarrhea. If they want me to work in the office (instead of at home) then my co-workers will have to deal with the bathroom issues.
I just wish they wouldn't come to work sick. My mercaptopure dose has been increased, and every little germ or virus that I come in contact with decides to set up housekeeping in me. I can't remember the last time I didn't have a stuffy nose or sore throat. Oh, well.
I hope this is just an unusually long period and everything will calm down soon. But I wouldn't bet money on it.
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