Going in for iron treatments...ack!

[NoahsMommy]

At least I can say that my life remains really interesting.

Ever since the CA BBQ, I've felt so tired and dizzy. My GI ran a billon blood tests and it turns out my hemoglobin and iron are WAY low again.

I have to do four weeks (2 sessions a week) of IV iron treatments in the oncology department of the hospital. I begin them on Monday.

Please keep your fingers crossed they go smoothly. I hate catheters and the last time I had IV iron, it chemically burned my arm.

I also start school this semester and I can't have anything get in the way of that.

[lovemyshiba]

You will be in my prayers, that your treatments go smoothly.

My mother in law is currently undergoing the exact same type of treatments, and I hope you do as well as she is.
The doctor told her she would feel better when they were done, but she began feeling a bit better after each one, and she's doing so well now!!

Please let us know how it goes.

[NoahsMommy]

Thanks so much.

How often does your MIL have to go in? Do they leave a catheter in? Or do they give her a new one each time?

I'm glad to hear she's feeling better. Do they know what causes her anemia?

[jazzcat]

Kellly, you are in my prayers. I really hope this treatment goes easy on you and helps quickly.

Please keep us updated.

[Miss Meow]

Ouch, yuk, eeek.

Fingers crossed that it's not too uncomfortable for you and helps you get better soon

[slick]

Oh Kelly, that doesn't sound like much fun. Prayers coming your way that they go smoothly.

Maybe it was Dizzyland that did it?

[Lillycat]

prayers going your way......take care!

[zippy-kat]

OH Kelly!
Please take care of yourself and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.

{{hugs}}

[anna_66]

Well that doesn't sound like any fun at all.

I hope that things go well and you start feeling a little more "spunky" soon

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Oh you poor thing! Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.


(((HUGS)))

[catnapper]

Good luck! I know you'll do great on the treatments and in school (or should I say "you'll do great on the treatments, and in school"?)

Prayers coming your way!

[Logan]

You are so brave, Kelly. I do hope these treatments will do the trick and have you feeling better in no time! I know your little nurses will help you out a lot!!!

[Randi]

Oh Kelly, I'm sorry you have to have treatment, but keep your chin up! You'll hopefully feel a lot better after!

{{{Hugs}}}

[Tonya]

That doesn't sound like much fun....especially the catheter part. I hate those! I'll be praying that it goes quick and smoothly for you. Best wishes.

[lovemyshiba]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Thanks so much.

How often does your MIL have to go in? Do they leave a catheter in? Or do they give her a new one each time?

I'm glad to hear she's feeling better. Do they know what causes her anemia?

I may be a little foggy on this, but I don't believe they know what causes the anemia.
She goes in once a week, and no, they do not leave a catheter in, they give her a new one each time.

She was absolutely dreading this when they told her she would have to do it, but she is feeling so good now, that it's worth it.