Health concern
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Thanks, all.
My trustee asked me if I was willing to go to the hospital sooner rather than later.
I said yes.
In other words, she is willing to consider paying for me to be admitted to a hospital for a comprehensive evaluation, after I see my primary care Dr. tomorrow and follow up with him, if it becomes something that seems prudent or necessary.
This wouldn't be a difficult decision because the trust document is explicit about one of its purposes being the provision of healthcare.
So that's a blessing.
Chas, Lol. Ice cream is my favorite food.
Specifically, thanks, wtg. I know you have a range of experience with healthcare.
@jon-nyc I've read your post carefully. I'll have to read it again and take notes. I haven't researched the mechanics/ science of this kind of situation.
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Maybe Omeprazole causes malabsorption. I could stop taking it without a problem.
Heathier gut flora would definitely help.
I have UC. It's mild, or at least I thought so. Maybe it's become worse.
It's an autoimmune disease, btw. My immune system is compromised.
I'm probably due for a second colonoscopy.
Although even that you have to consider the risks.
I wish I could eat yogurt! Lactose intolerant.
BTW, I think Lactose free organic whole milk is a miracle.
Needless to say I hope there is "an answer" and it's not cancer.
All of this has put me in mind of the fact my mother died of cancer at 66. I'm 59.
God only know but I might have 5 years. Or more. Or less.
The thought of maybe having only 5 years, if that, freaks me out a little.
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Hope you get it figured out, Daniel.
I figure my recent weight loss (last 5 years) is due to loss of muscle mass. And I’m eating less. Can’t lift the (heavy) lid of my Mason & Hamlin on my own. I should start going to a gym.
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Maybe Omeprazole causes malabsorption. I could stop taking it without a problem.
Heathier gut flora would definitely help.
I have UC. It's mild, or at least I thought so. Maybe it's become worse.
It's an autoimmune disease, btw. My immune system is compromised.
I'm probably due for a second colonoscopy.
Although even that you have to consider the risks.
I wish I could eat yogurt! Lactose intolerant.
BTW, I think Lactose free organic whole milk is a miracle.
Needless to say I hope there is "an answer" and it's not cancer.
All of this has put me in mind of the fact my mother died of cancer at 66. I'm 59.
God only know but I might have 5 years. Or more. Or less.
The thought of maybe having only 5 years, if that, freaks me out a little.
The thought of maybe having only 5 years, if that, freaks me out a little.
I’m 10 years into a six year life expectancy and I don’t spend much time thinking about it though it has effected long range plans.
I like to joke that I’m living on house time (like the gambler up on the night says he’s playing with house money).
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Omeprazole could do it I guess. Janet has been on it for esophageal issues and I’m trying to get her off it. It has a link to dementia although that’s still pretty early on and may not prove true, correlation not equaling causation.
But yeah, you need to see your GI. Not sure the PCP is the right guy for this.
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I'll AI my meds re: absorption.
My GI prescribed the Omeprazole because of an esophageal issue. He said my esophagus was narrow.
I think it's causing more harm than good. I stopped talking it yesterday. I don't think it's doing much good, to the point, and with the possible side effects, I'll save what I bought OTC Walmart Equate in case I might want to take one capsule if I have bad acid reflux. So, between my supply (maybe 30 at this point) and my Tums almost full plastic jar, I won't need to buy it again.
Edit @mik I was writing this in the Dr waiting room, couldn't finish because I was called, and I'm writing again now that I'm at home.
Waiting for a Sprouts Farmer's Market to deliver food my Dr told me to get and organic Aldens vanilla bean ice cream (my favorite store bought ice cream ever and like I said to @chas my favorite food). And a double crust apple pie for good measure.
Black beans. Rice. Pea protein powder. In addition to beef, chicken, fish, etc.
(I was just briefly typing with my voice. I don't know how that happened but I want to learn- it was great.)
Ok.
Excellent visit!! It's amazing to have a good Dr and Nurse. I'm lucky.
Bottom line follow up-
I'm to eat the right amount of protein daily period.
Bloodwork ordered.
Follow up appointment scheduled in 2 months time.
Referral to a GI (a different GI because I wasn't unhappy but wasn't thrilled with the last one).
GI will decide what he or she thinks should be done.
2nd colonoscopy if GI decides one is needed.
Of course I'm a little freaked out that this is the state of my general health BUT I feel very relieved my Dr. did do and is doing everything I could have asked for, including his nutrition counseling.
I feel much better about all this today.
My weight was measured at 115. I'm 5' 7".
This is a good 2 lbs less than I weighed at 17 or about what I weighed at 16.
Yes, the weight loss is clearly only getting worse.
A lack of (an even close to- as it turns out) daily protein is causing my body to take what it needs from my muscles.
He explained the g units needed per day.
He said I need to have the daily protein intake required or more.
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Quick observation re: stopping omeprazole...I think it's fairly common for people to have a rebound effect when they stop taking it. The drug has been suppressing acid production and now that suppression is lifted, and some folks get worse reflux when they stop. You may need to look up how to taper off of it so your reflux doesn't get bad.
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