Bugs in the System

[mikailborg]

First, the very good news. Starr called this morning to tell me that the doctors have figured out exactly what she is suffering from: Microscopic Colitis. The short version is that it's definitely intestinal and quite treatable; Starr will have to go on a 6-12 month course of medication, after which the problem will probably go away completely.

Suddenly, my own breathing and heart rate are much improved.

I ordered a pizza last night because I needed comfort food. Usually, I eat half of a large for dinner. Last night, I had to stop myself at three-quarters. Starving much? I tried to game a little to relax and get some endorphin production going, but my brain wasn't functioning enough for anything more ambitious than the WoW fishing mini-game. Jumped from skill level 155 to 190 yup yup.

I am not a fan of this early Daylight Savings thing. I hate getting up before the sun; just when I was getting used to seeing daylight out of my bedroom window, boom I'm back to darkness. Now I have to wait for the season to catch up again.

Starr should be in for a few more days of observation. Thank you very much to everyone who has already, or is planning to call or visit. It's been gold to us.

Comments

[shrewlet.livejournal.com]

YAY!! Woot!!


Hugs!!

[cjmr.livejournal.com]

Whoohoo! A diagnosis! A treatable diagnosis!

[torn757.livejournal.com]

The short version is that it's definitely intestinal and quite treatable

Very good news!

[ptownhiker.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to hear that there is finally a diagnosis. Those kinds of things are frightening. I'm glad you can breathe a bit easier. Don't "overpet" Midori to where she doesn't have any more fur (that's what I would end up doing with Brenna in a similar stressful situation).