amytug 996 Posted March 19, 2013 I've been to our crappy little er twice in the last week And also to my dr. All offered little help "Pancreitis" said one dr. X-rays and bloodwork. "Stomach bug, I'll give you these 2 medications for pain and stomach spasms" they did X-rays to look for a blockage. Bloodwork. "You just need to let your sleeve heal, I'll give you a script, it's gerd" Still, pain. New pain that's in my lower back. "Leak" I thought. Came to the real er instead of the wannabe one and they immediately did bloodwork and a ct scan w contrast and Iv contrast. I have blood clots in the veins that are in my intestines. Rare, especially for someone my age. So I'm in the hospital, about to start a heparin drip and I'll be here a while. So much for saving money by going to Mexico, huh? I'm glad I'm finally getting taken care of. Sure hoped I'd never have to post here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISleevedIt 380 Posted March 19, 2013 Sorry to hear this...I hope you get well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booney 9 Posted March 19, 2013 I've been to our crappy little er twice in the last week And also to my dr. All offered little help "Pancreitis" said one dr. X-rays and bloodwork. "Stomach bug' date=' I'll give you these 2 medications for pain and stomach spasms" they did X-rays to look for a blockage. Bloodwork. "You just need to let your sleeve heal, I'll give you a script, it's gerd" Still, pain. New pain that's in my lower back. "Leak" I thought. Came to the real er instead of the wannabe one and they immediately did bloodwork and a ct scan w contrast and Iv contrast. I have blood clots in the veins that are in my intestines. Rare, especially for someone my age. So I'm in the hospital, about to start a heparin drip and I'll be here a while. So much for saving money by going to Mexico, huh? I'm glad I'm finally getting taken care of. Sure hoped I'd never have to post here. [/quote'] Wow! That's awful. Hope you are better and home soon. Glad you got another opinion. You were smart! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moregoodtimes 331 Posted March 19, 2013 Ah gosh amy... So very sorry you have to go through this. Wishing you a lightening speed recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmaloney 151 Posted March 19, 2013 So happy it's caught in time Amy! & so glad you listened to your body & kept at it until you had an answer. You will be in my thoughts & prayers. Please keep us updated... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sara-seeking-sleeve 76 Posted March 19, 2013 Sorry to hear, but sooo glad you listened to your body!!! I was in 2 diff ERs last two days--- crazy how diff protocol can be at diff hospitals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunnydee 40 Posted March 19, 2013 Wow, I hope you are all better real soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novam vitam 117 Posted March 19, 2013 I've been to our crappy little er twice in the last week And also to my dr. All offered little help "Pancreitis" said one dr. X-rays and bloodwork. "Stomach bug' date=' I'll give you these 2 medications for pain and stomach spasms" they did X-rays to look for a blockage. Bloodwork. "You just need to let your sleeve heal, I'll give you a script, it's gerd" Still, pain. New pain that's in my lower back. "Leak" I thought. Came to the real er instead of the wannabe one and they immediately did bloodwork and a ct scan w contrast and Iv contrast. I have blood clots in the veins that are in my intestines. Rare, especially for someone my age. So I'm in the hospital, about to start a heparin drip and I'll be here a while. So much for saving money by going to Mexico, huh? I'm glad I'm finally getting taken care of. Sure hoped I'd never have to post here. [/quote'] This sucks but I promise you are going to be right as rai. In a couple days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UPRR Wifey 89 Posted March 19, 2013 So glad it was caught in time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted March 19, 2013 Oh Amy, I'm so sorry!! I know it's scary and overwhelming right now. I had a blood clot in my brain after I had my last daughter. But the good news is, they found your clots and you will be just fine!! After my initial round of blood thinners, I did end up on aspirin daily because they found elevated clotting factors in my blood. But honestly, it's so much better to go through all of this and know, even if it does end up meaning aspirin daily (which it may or may not) instead of just falling over one day!! I'm so sorry you're going though all of this, but so glad you pushed through for a 3rd, 4th, 5th opinion until they found out what was really going on!! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becksuccess 14 Posted March 19, 2013 So glad that you stuck to your guns. We know how own bodies better than anyone. I have two swollen areas on my left arm where my IV was and I had surgery on Feb 27. Went to family doctor and she did an ultrasound and found blood clots. Going to have to give myself 2 injections of Lovenox a day. They also gave me Cumiden. Just shows we are all so different you just never know but I was also glad I went to the doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceDust 585 Posted March 19, 2013 Hang in there, Amy. You were awesome, continuing to push back and get other opinions when the answers you were getting didn't make sense! Hopefully this will resolve quickly and you can get back to livin' life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted March 19, 2013 Amy I'm so sorry to hear this... Please take care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveandRNYchica 1,155 Posted March 20, 2013 Thank goodness they found them! Get well soon!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantala 125 Posted March 20, 2013 Omg,omg Amy! You knew something wasn't right didn't you? Thank god this was diagnosed before something really horrible happened. Sending love and light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
