They turned me a loose....mmmmhuh

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited March 2008 in The Clubhouse
I finally got my hiney out of the hospital. THAT was an ordeal. If any of you folks have acid reflux, get it in check as soon as possible. I've dealt with this for a few years now. And when I say I've dealt with this I mean I've been from one medication to the next. With little or no results until now. It will progress to the point of where it will stop you in your tracks. You'll feel like you are having a heart attack. I've been to the ER probably 20 times in the past 2 years. I've inhaled so much acid in my sleep that I now have a small scar on my right lung. It progressed to the point of where I was hungery, but couldn't eat 1/2 a meal before feeling the acid take over. I haven't slept a full night's sleep in over a year. All that should be over soon. The doctors are discussing surgery to help slow or stop the GERDS. This dosage of Protronix has helped more than anything to date. Good stuff IMO.

They ran me through all kinds of tests....Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Upper GI w/barium, Nuclear Hidascans, Stress Echocardiogram, Nuclear Stress Echo, 20 Gallons of Blood Tests, MRI and few others I'm sure I'm not aware of....LOL. I'm just hoping there were no aliens involved. Out of all this I've learned a few things about what condition I'm in and they have found a few things needing attention. I had heart trouble in the past. The tests have shown that my heart is in pretty damn good shape now. I've been walking around with a small tear in my colon. Thats been taken care of before it became a major issue. The scar on my lung is not going to be a problem from what they tell me. They just said they figured it must have been uncomfortable as hell.

This is a prime example of how a little thing can become a major issue if left alone and basically ignored. I look at it like this. I've just had the most complete physical examination a person can have. I now know everything that is going on with my health. If any of you folks are like me and ignore what ails you. You don't think you need to go see a doctor on a regular basis. Or to go to a doctor because you have something going on and think it will pass. GET YOUR **** CHECKED OUT!

Now I just can't wait to get back to work. I have some gear to buy and a mini Polkfest in NC to get to this weekend. But first I have someone to thank for being there and helping me while I was out of commision. She's got one great showing of appreciation coming her way.

Thanks again everybody,
Chuck
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2008
    hey welcome home bro.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2008
    Welcome back buddy.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2008
    40mg twice daily of Protonix?
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2008
    good to hear your up again, you heading this way anytime in next two months??

    RT1
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited March 2008
    sup?

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2008
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    40mg twice daily of Protonix?

    Nope...40mgs of Protronix 3 times a day.

    Chuck
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    good to hear your up again, you heading this way anytime in next two months??

    RT1

    I can be. I can be almost anywhere at any time..my work is pretty flexible like that. What ya got in mind?

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    sup?

    Chillin' with some vinyl at the crib again. I need a VPI RCM in a bad way.

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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited March 2008
    Nothin' like some time in the hospital to get a clue on all your health issues. You do get gone over pretty damn good. Glad you're out and about.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited March 2008
    Welcome back and glad to see your home finally.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited March 2008
    stereo_luver wrote: »
    Chillin' with some vinyl at the crib again. I need a VPI RCM in a bad way.

    Chuck

    speaking outside my knowledge base. TT's. (not ****) but i'd definately glad you're back to doin' what you love!

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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited March 2008
    Glad to see you are back and at home enjoying the tunes.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2008
    Good news Chuck. I didn't want to break it to your girl, but we don't really start to care about members until they hit 500 posts. You were so close, we let it slide this one time.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited March 2008
    welcome back old man..:D.....
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Good news Chuck. I didn't want to break it to your girl, but we don't really start to care about members until they hit 500 posts. You were so close, we let it slide this one time.

    I'm sure after Polkfest I'll be back in the hosptal. I'll look for the sympathy then....LOL Thanks RuSsMaN, I knew I could count on you.

    Chuck
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited March 2008
    Glad to hear you're better.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited March 2008
    yes, glad you're back home!

    Very interesting read though. I am only 27 and near the end of last year I went to the doctor for bad chest pain (the described feeling was like a heart attack) and it was due to acid reflux. I was put on Protonix and man that stuff works! When I was taking it is. I just recently ran out and not more then 2 days later my acid reflux has come back. I keep putting off rescheduling my appointment for refills/more tests, but your story might have changed my mind.

    I've cut back on drinking as I'm sure that is the main cause, but I dred the day they tell me I have to stop drinking all together!

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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2008
    Welcome back.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited March 2008
    66chevyIISS wrote: »
    I've cut back on drinking as I'm sure that is the main cause, but I dred the day they tell me I have to stop drinking all together!

    Pretty sure we all feel the same way, especially those long Friday nights playing COD4.:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2008
    Glad you are back in action Chuck and the pain is in check. You still haven't returned my phone call! LOL!


    You are correct about ignoring health issues. I ignored symptoms that I was experiencing for months even as far back as GA Polkfest and I ended up in the hospital with acute pancreatitis. I'm still far from being right and will be getting tested for the next couple of months. If I would have paid attention to what my body was telling me back in the fall and the around the holidays I would not be as bad off.

    Oh well this is what happens after 50!:eek::(
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2008
    66chevyIISS wrote: »
    but I dred the day they tell me I have to stop drinking all together!

    Thanks!

    Been there, done that, it is not as bad as you think!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2008
    stereo_luver wrote: »
    GET YOUR **** CHECKED OUT!

    Man, my **** gets checked out all the time! Even Doro told me it was lusciously cute and sent me ****-less chaps and a camera. I have no clue what I'm supposed to do with those.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited March 2008
    Glad to hear your home bro. You had us all worried there
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2008
    Welcome back. My brother has that problem, don't know what he's taking though.
    A couple of years back the doctors were saying something about a "collapsed esophogus"?, and that they might have to do experimental surgery. They didn't sound too hopeful, so, it didn't go down.
    Stay on your meds.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    Welcome back, pay attention to what your doctors say, including if they recommend surgery to correct/improve the problem.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited March 2008
    Just think all the money you saved: free food, free drugs, free body massages (cavity searches), free tv (x-rays, night shift nurses on the vcr [one of my favorites]), free audio rehab. Welcome back.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2008
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Welcome back, pay attention to what your doctors say, including if they recommend surgery to correct/improve the problem.

    After this ordeal I have no following doctor's orders.

    Chuck
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,046
    edited March 2008
    Welcome back Chuck!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2008
    Chuckster.. welcome home man.

    so what is the cause of GERDS, anyway? Is it a person's diet or what?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    I vote one to re-instate you and bring Mary back.
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