November 11, 2004

Oh god I bearly servived

Oh god, I barely survived another day in the life of an Addisonian. This weekend was the last game for Ron's nephew. His game would be held at home (Arcata California) 5 hours from us and 10-12 for the majority of the other family members attending the game (20 total).

Let's start with Wed. the 4th. I needed to take down my Halloween decorations down from the outside of my apartment today. I painted a huge spider web on my front door so I was going to have to hose it down with the hose and some soap. It was pretty cold out and then add the cold water and you have on fatigued Addisonian. I was outside for 20 minutes before I had to go in and lie down. I was instantly zapped. This was at 5 pm. I didn't wake up until the phone rang at 8 pm. I should have taken an extra dose of hydrocortisone to compensate but I couldn't even think to do this. I was OUT.

I then dragged myself to the van, and drove to Eugene !/2 hour away from my house. Once I get there I load up the van so we can just wake up and go in the morning. I then made shirts with the #14 on them for support when at the game. Ron's dad is comming with us as well as his daughter. Ron's dad stresses me so this 5 hour drive should prove interesting. Mind you that I am still bleeding and clotting heavily and it looks as if there is no end in sight. This will be month 3. I have been on the birth control pills for 1 month now and they don't seem to have an effect on the bleeding. I had some blood work done on the 2nd and it came back stating that I was severely anemic. Folic acid and iron pills were prescribed. Now I really do have more pills than Carter.

At any rate I have a few hours to rest before Ron's sister and mom get in. They get in around 2 am and we don't get to sleep untill 5 or 6 just to be up by 8 to shower and cook breakfast. We had to be in Arcada by 11:30. Game time 1 pm. The game was 4 hours and very disappointing. I was so fatigued but held on. We (20 family members) then went out for dinner putting us home around 9 pm. I was so tired, wouldn't you know it the first time I take the iron and it upsets my stomach so I can't sleep. I have never had indigestion soooooooooo bad before. I finally get to sleep around 2 am.

I have to be up at 8 (I normally get up around 12 pm) to cook breakfast so we can go to the beach and do some beachcombing before we head back to Oregon. I love beachcombing so this was supposed to be fun for me. We found this one beach that was down a very large bank. There was a long and step staircase that led you down to the beach. I made it down 1/2 way before I started having balance problems and my blood pressure was shooting sky high. I was sweating so much my poor head was dripping with sweat. It was running off my nose and getting in my eyes. I managed to make it to the bottom and walked the shore line looking for beach money (sand dollars). I was starting to have problems breathing and my coordination was real shaky. This beach didn't have much in the way of shells so we decided to head back up to the van. I managed to get about 1/3 of the way up the staircase before I had to stop because I was so weak I couldn't lift my legs. I was having trouble breathing and the fatigue was overwhelming. I started to cry because of the frustration that goes with not being able to do such a little thing like walking up a flight of stairs. Physical exertion should not be a problem but it is. I finally made it to the top with the help of my boyfriend. The fatigue had hit me hard by then. I was crying uncontrollably and could barely stand up. The first thing I did was head to my purse and take some hydrocortisone. I was mentally on my way out. I wasn't sure whether I was going to pass out first or go brain dead first.

At any rate we went back to the room, loaded up the van and headed home. I was out the entire trip. Then wouldn't you know it 1 hour from home I am hit with flooding that has soaked my pants and the seat. The closest rest area is 40 miles away and I can't stop the bleeding. God, I was really stressing now. What in the helll is causing the bleeding? No wonder I am so tired all the time. My body is busy replacing all the blood I have lost over the past 3 months.

We finally find a rest area and get home in one piece around 9 pm. I shower and go to bed. I was out for 3 days. I have another big weekend coming up and don't know if I'm even going to participate in it. I 'm no fun to be around when I get like this. I hate not being able to enjoy myself. I feel like I drag everybody else down. They kind of understand but not really. Well, I'm off to bed now that I have gotten rid of the heartburn. Take care and be happy. LOL

Posted by Angie Noah on November 11, 2004 08:28 AM