Re: Tests, tests, and more tests!!!!

July 6, 2004

Thanks so much, Betty --

I do not have a C-dificle infection so I am very happy about that. (Got the

news this afternoon).

The stress test results were good and showed no major blockages (thank

goodness!!!). But I guess he wants me to use a nitro patch because he thinks my

small vessels in my heart are spasming (at least it's not a pill -- LOL!!!!).

How are things with you - I know it has been rough lately, but I hope it's

easing up some for you and your family.

Take care, Patti

Tests, tests, and more tests!!!!

> Hi all --

>

> Thought I'd let everyone know how things are going.

>

> I saw my new GI doctor last week and things are looking up. The upper GI

series showed everything normal except for a very serious case of reflux

(which even tho I told him I had it, he wasn't convinced - LOL!!). The lab

did lose one of my tests - for C-dificle; so I have to do that one again

and am waiting for the results. He think I may have a bacteria problem in

my small intestine, but is waiting for the C-dificle result as to which

antibiotic I'll need. I am also keeping a food journal and descriptions of

how my gut feels which we'll go over at my next appt in August. So far it

seems that if I keep away from pasta (which of course I love) and sugar, I

don't seem to have the diarrhea as much. Combined with the Lomotil, I have

had actually had two or three days in a row without the " runs " . This is

definitely looking good to me!!!!!!!

>

> Today I have my nuclear stress test and I think my cardiologist is going

to give me another monitor to wear -- he says I have too many small

symptoms, and where I get palpitations almost every day, he wants them

recorded so he can make sure that nothing is going on.

>

> And I hope that is all the tests for the summer!!

>

> For those going to the conference, I hope you all have a great time (wish

I could be there).

>

> Love, Patti

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