Before anyone shoots me —- It was a mistake… that’s all I’m saying. But I think my electrolytes are out of balance and wondering if it’s early enough that a couple Powerades will do the trick. It all started 2 nights ago…
I take desmopressin tablets – 2 0.1 mg tablets every night before I go [...]
Posts Tagged ‘diabetes insipidus’
21 May
Electrolyte Imbalance
15 Apr
Neuro Update
Neurology Appointment
I must say that after years and years of crummy doctors, I really lucked out by getting one heck of a neurologist; and I’ve heard these guys are a pain to come by. I’ve seen my poor step-mom go through more than I can count of crappy ones who’ve all messed with her meds [...]
4 Aug
Monday?
Where did my morning go? I woke up at 6 and so I should’ve been able to get so much accomplished, but I haven’t. Now it’s already noon! I haven’t eaten since 8. Not hungry. But will make myself eat something small. I’ve been logging computer time at my desk and neglecting the things around [...]
10 Jul
Diabetes Insipidus
The Endocrinologist called.
It’s official, I guess. Blood work is in. No Water Deprivation test need since the hospital can’t do one since they are not equipped for one.
I have Diabetes Insipidus. A very rare disease – of course – cause I can’t get something normal, like sugar diabetes.
I start the DDAVP hormone that will be [...]
21 May
The day of the Doctors
Yesterday was a whirlwind day. It was crazy, but good.
To begin:
Endocrinology:
I arrive and park my car. I plug the ear phones into my ears and put the jack thingy into my cell phone and hit random on my music player and what comes up? The Imperial March from Star Wars, which I had no [...]
7 Apr
Endo Status
The above title applies to both Endometriosis and Endocrinology. See, I can multitask!
Actually, the title refers to both because this post will talk about both. Rather candidly, I might add.
My endometriosis is being a literal pain in the bum. I can’t even go to the bathroom without knowing “this is gonna hurt.” And [...]
26 Feb
Update – Urology
Alright, so I went for my IVP and had the blood work he wanted done yesterday. I am still waiting for my cystoscope on Thursday morning. I recieve a call from his office right as I was walking out the door yesterday afternoon:
Nurse: “Mrs. *****, this is so-and-so from Dr. Maurer’s office.”
Me: “Alright.”
Nurse: “Dr. Maurer [...]
