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Speaking of crazy!

Jeff A — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:11:55 +0000

I have been slightly off lately. I think it may be a side effect of my new medicine. While it has gotten rid of a few of the more bothersome symptoms. Now I feel slightly out of sorts, confused, and on edge. While not horrible it is a nuisance and I want it to go away now.

I haven’t been doing much so far this year. My first big photo event is coming up this month, unfortunately it is pro bono so I will still be broke! Nothin else to report at this time so see ya later!

Let’s make a little longer post this time.

Jeff A — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:53:46 +0000

Yep I am still alive. Nausea is still a problem, but they did give me medicine for it, it only lasts 6 hours though and even it can be defeated if I stand for too long. Pain is still there but they gave me meds for that too!

The big news is that my wife helped me secure an emergency consult with one of the top gastroenterologists in Indiana, so I will be going to see her tomorrow. Hopefully she will have some insight into what is happening and maybe even help me fix it. I know she can’t cure Chrones but maybe she can offer a better treatment course.

I have been really tired lately, of which I am sure I can attribute part of to the medicines. I would gladly lay in bed all day if given the chance. I tried the other day, but they wouldn’t let me!

On that note, I am going to go lie down and rest a bit. Everyone else is at vacation bible school so this may be the only silence I get tonight!

Six of one, half a dozen of the other

Jeff A — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:20:55 +0000

I have not been at work at all this week. Instead I have spent the majority of the time either in bed or wishing I was in bed. At the moment I cannot stand for more than 15 minutes before the nausea becomes overwhelming. So here is the symptom count at the moment:

Abdominal pain
nausea
exhaustion
dia*****

No it is not very pleasant. On the plus side, in a major coup, I was able to secure an emergency consult with the best Doctor in the state when it comes to Chrones. She agreed to see me this coming Monday. I couldn’t even get in to see my regular gastro until the end of August.

I did manage to see a nurse practitioner yesterday that was able to prescribe something for the nausea and pain. The medicines do work somewhat, I still get nauseous after standing for a bit but it is now as overwhelming and it goes away if I sit for a few minutes. Unfortunate side effects of the meds= even more exhausted than I was, but I will take it over the other problems any day.

I am hoping to resume a regular posting schedule here soon and post something that isn’t whining about my illness!

God bless,
Jeff A

bbbb blehging no no blogging.

Jeff A — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:28:06 +0000

I don’t think blogging while medicated is a good idea!

If you are online answer the darn invite

Jeff A — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:40:37 +0000

I find it very annoying when you send someone an invite to chat and they do not respond. Even a simple no thanks is better than ignoring me!

Knee is feeling somewhat better today although it is far from perfect. I am beginning to fear for my chances to go back to work next week. It is still pretty stiff and I can’t stand for more than about 10 minutes at a time before it becomes very uncomfortable.

There is more that I want to say but my stomach is growling like crazy and I need to take my stupid medicine too!