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#726
#726
How did this thread go from medical issues, to hookers and licorice? We need a crazy Dr in here.
 
#735
#735
I got a 55 on my third math test after 90 on the first two. So now I'll have to get a passing grade to have three highest as the lowest score gets dropped.
If not then there is a optional final exam.
 
#736
#736
Bumped for easy access. I may write a novel in here soon.
 
#739
#739
I don't remember who I've told about all of this, so I'll just pour it all out. Some of you know I've been dealing with cirrhosis. It's been ongoing for awhile now, and it's led to lots of complications in life. I've been out of work since May because of these complications. Last week, I went to Vanderbilt to see a hepatologist, an actual liver specialist. I actually ended up talking to two while I was there, and they basically told me I have endstage liver disease. It's not a question of if I'll need a transplant, it's when will I need a transplant. That they don't know yet. I'm supposed to go back in December for more tests, and hopefully more answers.

So yeah, I've been a bit stressed out recently. Add to that, I've taken prescription Xanax for years for anxiety, and now they're trying to wean me off. Withdrawal on top of every thing else has been extremely hard to deal with. Your body gets used to those drugs being there and then there not... I know some of you have gone though it, so you know how hard it can be, now throw that on top of my cirrhosis and all the complications that come with cirrhosis, some days are not very pleasant.

Once I get through the withdrawal, I need to start trying to exercise more. They want me to try and walk a mile a day. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but when you constantly feel weak and tired, and your prone to bad dizzy spells (all things that have developed due to the cirrhosis), it's more challenging than you would think. Not making excuses, I have every intention of doing what the doctors say in that regard, but I'm working in baby steps atm. The hardest thing will be adjusting my diet. That one I'm not so sure I can come through on.

I have all these pieces in my head, and I'm trying to put together the puzzle. Still have so much to mull over.
 
#740
#740
Holy ****, Weezer. Thanks for the perspective. I'm over here feeling sorry for myself. I won't even post what's bumming me out after that.

Wish you well, bruh.
 
#741
#741
What is the reasoning for taking you off xanax? Does it tax the liver?

I hike every day, nearly. Wouldn't be a bad idea to see if I can get the time to drive up to Knoxville and find a place for us to stroll around.

I most certainly wish you the best, Weezer.
 
#742
#742
apevol said:
What is the reasoning for taking you off xanax? Does it tax the liver?

I hike every day, nearly. Wouldn't be a bad idea to see if I can get the time to drive up to Knoxville and find a place for us to stroll around.

I most certainly wish you the best, Weezer.
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Both liver doctors said Xanax can be hard on the liver. First I'd heard of it, but they're the specialists so I expect they know better than the other doctors I've seen. It's just wild that neither my family doctor nor my GI have ever mentioned it.

Ever been to Lakeshore Park? There's a hiking path there. Place used to be a mental institute, lol. Kind of fitting. :p
 
#743
#743
Weezer said:
Both liver doctors said Xanax can be hard on the liver. First I'd heard of it, but they're the specialists so I expect they know better than the other doctors I've seen. It's just wild that neither my family doctor nor my GI have ever mentioned it.

Ever been to Lakeshore Park? There's a hiking path there. Place used to be a mental institute, lol. Kind of fitting. :p
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Mental institute? Are you trying to sell me out?
 
#744
#744
Holy ****, I just remembered I had family got put in lakeshore. Wtf.
 
#747
#747
joevol33 said:
Have they put you on a transplant list?
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Not that I'm aware of. They (the liver doctors) want to run all their own tests and reevaluate me in December. They have records from what my other doctors have done, but they want to get a picture of their own as well before moving forward.
 
#749
#749
Hang in there Weezer. The only thing I can offer are my thoughts and prayers. I could throw out all kinds of advice, but what the heck do I know? Never been through anything like this myself. Hope you hang around a while. VN can be good medicine.:hi:
 
#750
#750
jhen713 said:
Hang in there Weezer. The only thing I can offer are my thoughts and prayers. I could throw out all kinds of advice, but what the heck do I know? Never been through anything like this myself. Hope you hang around a while. VN can be good medicine.:hi:
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Thanks jhen. I come and I go, depending on the day. Sometimes I'll pop in just to lurk for a few minutes. Not a lot I can do right now, so the computer is my escape.
 
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