So I am giving fair warning that there is no purpose to this post beyond pure complaining and whining. I just feel like the universe is out to get me. Even ignoring all the other things going on in my life that are going to hell, but the medical issues alone that I’ve got going on right now are becoming overwhelming…
I still am not eating after the pregnancy from hell. No one knows why, no one can explain it. But I’m extraordinarily tired of being sick to my stomach.
I have persistent thrush (so does Tobie). If you don’t know what this means and/or you’ve never experienced it, thank your lucky stars. It is incredibly painful (for me – uncomfortable for Tobie, but probably not painful). I’m now on a more effective treatment – here’s hoping it works. Quickly.
Now I’ve got a high fever and severe abdominal pain. Today is day 3 of the fever and pain. No one knows why.
I have a (new to me) “very pronounced” heart murmur. Apparently new heart murmurs that surface at the same time as a high fever are sometimes really bad juju. There could be a connection, or it could just be coincidental.
I might have a kidney infection. Kidney infections are not fun – I know from experience. Well, it could be a kidney stone (but my guess is no). I haven’t had one of those for a while (since I was pregnant with the triplets), so it’s about time, right? Riiiiiiiiiiiiight. For the record, it’s not like kidney stones are a lot more fun than kidney infection.
I have two broken teeth, and apparently another tooth that has cracked. One of the broken teeth isn’t salvageable – it needs to be extracted, probably followed by an implant. The cost, even with insurance, is overwhelming (dental insurance is notoriously crappy and inadequate). Never mind the time it will take to make this possible. If you have good teeth, thank your lucky stars. I’ve got genetics going against me, but also the fact that I grew up without flouridated water. Apparently, that’s not a great idea. Flouridated water is good juju for healthy teeth.
There are also several other things wrong that are TMI, but aren’t quite so egregious.
I have an endoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. I now also have an echocardiogram scheduled for Friday. Bring it on.
I am tired. I am tired of the emotional turmoil that’s been going on in our lives, and I’m tired of being sick. I’m tired of not being a fully functional member of this family. I’m tired of not being able to carry my weight here (and my weight, if you know me personally, is not insignificant). I’m tired of having to beg my body to get up out of bed every morning.
I’m just tired.
ChezPerky 
So so sorry you are feeling this way! That is no fun!
Hope u feel better soon
*hugs*
Well, that just out and out sucks. I wouldn’t be perky either.
Yuck!! I hope you feel better soon!!
Oh no. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do.
I am so sorry. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))
you have really been put through the wringer over the past year. i hope things start improving really really soon. xo
I don’t understand how/why the universe dumps on you like this. Hoping it will be over soon…
Honey, I’m tired with you. For completely different reasons…but none the less…I completely feel your pain with the universal dumping that seems to be happening in your life right now.
I wish I had some witty remark or wonderful fix but I don’t. Sometimes life just sucks. Period.
Hang in there, know that people are thinking about you and realize that at some point, this too shall pass. (but could it please hurry the hell up???)
So sorry! Super duper refuah shleima!
I’m so sorry. Hoping things start to get better soon and that you’re feeling better soon.
In additions to genetics and lack of flouridated water, could the pregnancy have contributed to the detal issues? I’ve heard it described that pregnancies, the growing of babies, suck the calcium out of the teeth. Since you weren’t able to eat, perhap syou weren’t getting enough calcium to cover this? Maybe it affects the bones as well.
I’m so sorry you still are unable to eat! Shouldn’t the first question your doctors ask about these medical problems is could the malnourishment cause them? Maybe your doctors don’t tend to see what is essentially starvation too often and don’t have the experience to put this puzzle together. Maybe they can consult with doctors who treat populations for which lack of food is an issue.
Not a bad idea from anon, above, re looking at populations where people don’t eat for long periods to see if there’s any clues there. I’m sure it’s not helping things, and I’m sure they’ve already pegged it as a factor, but consulting with that type of expert wouldn’t necessarily occur.
Although to be honest, if I had a fever and pain and broken teeth etc, I wouldn’t be eating either.
Also, just checking my dates… maybe they’ve found something else out by now… any progress?
Bea
heart murmurs may not be deadly but it could indicate some other health problems..
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