Hey Jill (FD)

Old 08-01-2006, 03:13 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 2,333
Hey Jill (FD)

How are you feeling? It's been awhile since you last posted
just hoping you are doing better...let us know when you can.
Hugs
pmaslan is offline  
Old 08-01-2006, 03:14 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Member
 
cwohio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Litterbox City
Posts: 5,691
((jill)) hope you are healing and come back a post to update us!
cwohio is offline  
Old 08-02-2006, 06:04 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Acting not reacting
 
elizabeth1979's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: My happy place
Posts: 1,788
Thinking about you
elizabeth1979 is offline  
Old 08-02-2006, 01:44 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
One brief hour...
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Anywhere, USA
Posts: 1,412
Thinking about you too FD and I hope all is well.
megamysterioso is offline  
Old 08-02-2006, 01:54 PM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
Zoey's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: over yonder
Posts: 1,548
Me too, ya know!
Zoey is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 09:23 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Wipe your paws elsewhere!
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,672
You guys are the best. Thanks for worrying about me. As I mentioned before, I was experiencing a few side effects while taking an anti-thyroid medication and things just got worse as time went on.

About 15 days after taking the medication, I developed vasculitis, which is bleeding capillaries under the skin. I developed red marks all over my face, neck, arms, and legs. Then the fevers, chills, and nightly nightsweats began followed by a sore throat and pain in my lower left jaw, which was intensifying daily. My white blood count and platelet count dropped, leaving me open for infection and it took a strong hold in my mouth. My gums turned a strange purple color and I developed open sores all over my mouth. My left jaw began to swell and the entire left side of my face became painful and swollen. It was difficult to talk and impossible to eat. At this point, I've lost about 20 pounds since I haven't been able to eat solid food in two weeks.

I saw my endochronologist on Monday. She told me to stop the medication immediately. I saw the dentist on Tuesday and he put me on antibiotics and pain meds. The swelling and pain in my mouth are finally starting to ease and I'm beginning to feel human again.

Once the infection abates, I will start a 5-day course of prednizone to prepare for and protect me during radioactive iodine treatment. Approximately 15 days after the radiation, my thyroid levels should begin to fall and hopefully my heart will eventually return to it's normal pace and rhythm and I should be good as new.

I can't wait to feel good again. I didn't know a hyperactive thyroid could make a person so sick.

On a side note, Richard is doing remarkably well. After his slip, he picked himself up, dusted himself off, and got right back on the wagon. And he's been sober ever since. I'm very proud of him. And I think he's proud of himself, too. Once again, he's proven to be much stronger than I thought.
FormerDoormat is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 09:26 AM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Member
 
equus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: uk
Posts: 3,054
OH Jill, I just wish you a speedy recovery!! Like someone else round your parts you're tougher than you think, and taking care of yourself is the best start!!

I take my hat off to you!! You're a star!
equus is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 10:21 AM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Member
 
minnie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: England
Posts: 3,410
((((FD))))

What a nightmare. Been thinking about you heaps.

Rest up, my sweet. I miss you.
minnie is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 10:25 AM
  # 9 (permalink)  
Member
 
cwohio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Litterbox City
Posts: 5,691
oh jill - i hurt just reading all the stuff you went thru. i pray that you will be feeling like yourself again soon. glad to hear that richard was able to get back on the horse of recovery!

((jill & richard))
cwohio is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 11:34 AM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Searching and tripping
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Back in my head
Posts: 1,194
Glad you stopped by and let us know how you were doing.

Blessings and good health, Kathy
gelfling is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 11:41 AM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chaos City
Posts: 605
I hope that you start feeling good soon
emily33 is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 11:43 AM
  # 12 (permalink)  
How Important Is It?
 
robina's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cyberia
Posts: 612
Glad to hear that things are looking up for you and Richard
robina is offline  
Old 08-03-2006, 12:02 PM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Member
 
Zoey's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: over yonder
Posts: 1,548
So glad you reported in, Get well fast! HUGS to you both. LV YA
Zoey is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:23 AM.