Saturday, March 12, 2005
As the tummy turns.....
Saw the gastro doc's assistant this morning. He said my diabetes is aggravating the gastroparesis. Added that once I've been to the nutritionist and have a dietary plan started, it should help.
In the meantime, we looked at a temporary solution. Trouble is, I've already tried three motility meds with disastrous results each time. So on my bad days only, I will take a dose of Erythromycin, which is an antibiotic that generates activity in the stomach muscles.
Other than that, there's little I can do. Peanut butter is now a no no for me, sigh. Guess I'd better start liking cream of rice a whole lot more than I do.
Got a letter from the disability insurance company. They've generously extanded coverage....through the weekend. They also now want my doc to fill out a functional capacity form.
Have not heard back from the sleep specialist. I think the nurse didn't relay the message. I'll have to try again next week.
Had a friend over today, and we watched the extended release of "Return of the King", all four hours and ten minutes of it. We are both total LOTR freaks....actually, I was and talked her into seeing the first movie, and then she went and read the books. We had a good time, but I got a nasty headache starting about halfway through.
Hoping this weekend to work on a few projects I'd planned before my grandmother's funeral. I'd like to line up some photos to put in frame I got for Christmas. I'd also like to work on my websites if I can keep these derned headaches at bay.
Pain level: 9
Fatigue level: 7
In the meantime, we looked at a temporary solution. Trouble is, I've already tried three motility meds with disastrous results each time. So on my bad days only, I will take a dose of Erythromycin, which is an antibiotic that generates activity in the stomach muscles.
Other than that, there's little I can do. Peanut butter is now a no no for me, sigh. Guess I'd better start liking cream of rice a whole lot more than I do.
Got a letter from the disability insurance company. They've generously extanded coverage....through the weekend. They also now want my doc to fill out a functional capacity form.
Have not heard back from the sleep specialist. I think the nurse didn't relay the message. I'll have to try again next week.
Had a friend over today, and we watched the extended release of "Return of the King", all four hours and ten minutes of it. We are both total LOTR freaks....actually, I was and talked her into seeing the first movie, and then she went and read the books. We had a good time, but I got a nasty headache starting about halfway through.
Hoping this weekend to work on a few projects I'd planned before my grandmother's funeral. I'd like to line up some photos to put in frame I got for Christmas. I'd also like to work on my websites if I can keep these derned headaches at bay.
Pain level: 9
Fatigue level: 7
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