Comments on: Spilling My Guts http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:20:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: How Much Money Do Mommy Bloggers Make? Tech Talk Tuesday http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-68651 How Much Money Do Mommy Bloggers Make? Tech Talk Tuesday Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:02:37 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-68651 [...] 6. Our asses bleed and we tell you. [...] [...] 6. Our asses bleed and we tell you. [...]

]]> By: Liz http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67660 Liz Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:41:05 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67660 I am a 35 year old female with ulcerative proctitis. I just had a baby one month ago and was diagnosed with proctitis at the age of 21. I won't lie to you all and say it has been an easy ride. It definitely hasn't. The stigma attached to GI diseases is ridiculous. There were many events that I missed over the years due to "not feeling well" or being scared I would need to run to the toilet often or not being able to make it on occasion. It is not supposed to be a younger person's illness but more and more are developing GI disorders at younger ages. I used to teach and found out I couldn't do it anymore. After 3 years, I resigned. The stress and the inability to use the bathroroom whenever I needed to were 2 major factors. My friends are now just understanding my condition. It's not an easy road. I didn't have many symptoms while pregnant but am starting to feel lousy again. (frequent bathroom trips) I can tell you that stress is definitely a trigger. Hope you get better soon. I am a 35 year old female with ulcerative proctitis. I just had a baby one month ago and was diagnosed with proctitis at the age of 21. I won’t lie to you all and say it has been an easy ride. It definitely hasn’t. The stigma attached to GI diseases is ridiculous. There were many events that I missed over the years due to “not feeling well” or being scared I would need to run to the toilet often or not being able to make it on occasion. It is not supposed to be a younger person’s illness but more and more are developing GI disorders at younger ages. I used to teach and found out I couldn’t do it anymore. After 3 years, I resigned.
The stress and the inability to use the bathroroom whenever I needed to were 2 major factors. My friends are now just understanding my condition. It’s not an easy road. I didn’t have many symptoms while pregnant but am starting to feel lousy again. (frequent bathroom trips)
I can tell you that stress is definitely a trigger. Hope you get better soon.

]]> By: Belinda Gomez http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67522 Belinda Gomez Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:36:10 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67522 Because nothing says “health care in the US sucks” like waiting 6-8 weeks for tests you could probably use yesterday. Really? In the UK, you wouldn't be getting tested., you'd handed a maxi-pad. Because nothing says “health care in the US sucks” like waiting 6-8 weeks for tests you could probably use yesterday.

Really? In the UK, you wouldn’t be getting tested., you’d handed a maxi-pad.

]]> By: francine hardaway http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67498 francine hardaway Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:14:53 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67498 You poor girl! I have been so remiss at reading your feeds that I only caught one tweet about you having to get out of the pool bleeding. And I could have told you that 1)I've had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy 2)the cleanout fot the colonoscopy is much worse than the procedure 3)my mother had diverticulitis and 4)the US health care system is far worse than Canada or Europe and that' why Karoli and I are ranting and raving. Anyway, I'm here late, but I've caught up on your tweetstream and Aaron's, your vacation, and your hospitalization. And I am here for you with my entire heart. You are too young for all of this trauma. Much love, Francine You poor girl! I have been so remiss at reading your feeds that I only caught one tweet about you having to get out of the pool bleeding. And I could have told you that 1)I’ve had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy 2)the cleanout fot the colonoscopy is much worse than the procedure 3)my mother had diverticulitis and 4)the US health care system is far worse than Canada or Europe and that’ why Karoli and I are ranting and raving.

Anyway, I’m here late, but I’ve caught up on your tweetstream and Aaron’s, your vacation, and your hospitalization. And I am here for you with my entire heart. You are too young for all of this trauma.

Much love,
Francine

]]> By: Alonis http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67463 Alonis Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:18:58 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67463 Erin, I can't leave an overly mushy comment about how I understand and empathize with you, because I don't. Well, at least not the symptoms. I can say that the frustrating doctor visits, referral after referral, are all too familiar to me. I can also say that I have had many friends with Chrohn's (sp?) diesease and know what an joy ride, I mean cluster f*$k it can be, IF that is what you have. I DO want to say that I enjoy your musings on Twitter and have read through your blog for the first time today. I have enjoyed it as well. I also want to say that I hope you feel better immediately. Hey, I can say and wish WTH I want. Doesn't mean it will happen, but here's to good thoughts! Sure, sometimes a lot of people may think it is TMI and sometimes you do too, but as women, mothers & stressed out folks just trying to make it in this crazy world, we need to share what is REALLY going on in our lives. It's much better that we be genuine people than fake ass bustas. (Hmm, think I used that right. ;-)) (FTR, I hate the word Bustas. I apologize now for using it.) I guess that is it. Good luck and best wishes to a lady that makes me laugh with witty words in 140 bits or less. That is tough! Erin,
I can’t leave an overly mushy comment about how I understand and empathize with you, because I don’t. Well, at least not the symptoms. I can say that the frustrating doctor visits, referral after referral, are all too familiar to me.
I can also say that I have had many friends with Chrohn’s (sp?) diesease and know what an joy ride, I mean cluster f*$k it can be, IF that is what you have.

I DO want to say that I enjoy your musings on Twitter and have read through your blog for the first time today. I have enjoyed it as well.

I also want to say that I hope you feel better immediately. Hey, I can say and wish WTH I want. Doesn’t mean it will happen, but here’s to good thoughts!

Sure, sometimes a lot of people may think it is TMI and sometimes you do too, but as women, mothers & stressed out folks just trying to make it in this crazy world, we need to share what is REALLY going on in our lives. It’s much better that we be genuine people than fake ass bustas. (Hmm, think I used that right. ;-) ) (FTR, I hate the word Bustas. I apologize now for using it.)
I guess that is it. Good luck and best wishes to a lady that makes me laugh with witty words in 140 bits or less. That is tough!

]]> By: Amy @ Bitchin' Wives Club http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67462 Amy @ Bitchin' Wives Club Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:16:08 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67462 Your post inspired me to open up a little and talk about some of my own health concerns on my blog.... And I have resisted commenting here but feel like I should. I recently was diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis and it has some of the same symptoms that you are suffering from. I, too, had to do the colonoscopy (not nearly as bad as the laxative prep beforehand) and go through the worrying and the cancer fears and the why-the-fuck-is-this-happening-to-me?? fears. It ended up not being life threatening, but it is something that I am still dealing with and get scared about. I hope your tests reveal nothing serious and that you are healthier for pursuing and getting a diagnosis for what is going on. I'm sending positive thoughts your way. And thanks for inspiring me to share my own issues so that someone else may learn from them. Your post inspired me to open up a little and talk about some of my own health concerns on my blog…. And I have resisted commenting here but feel like I should. I recently was diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis and it has some of the same symptoms that you are suffering from. I, too, had to do the colonoscopy (not nearly as bad as the laxative prep beforehand) and go through the worrying and the cancer fears and the why-the-fuck-is-this-happening-to-me?? fears. It ended up not being life threatening, but it is something that I am still dealing with and get scared about.

I hope your tests reveal nothing serious and that you are healthier for pursuing and getting a diagnosis for what is going on. I’m sending positive thoughts your way. And thanks for inspiring me to share my own issues so that someone else may learn from them.

]]> By: Robina http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67390 Robina Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:35:46 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67390 Hello. I'm new here. I'm curious about your symptoms so I think I'll follow you on your journey. Need I say I have suffered some of the same things? Aside from bleeding out the ass that is. But I've always wondered why, after so many years of NOT having a weak stomach, I just all of a sudden get nasuas, or just down right throw up, for no apparant reason at all. So yes, I'm going to follow you. Hello. I’m new here. I’m curious about your symptoms so I think I’ll follow you on your journey. Need I say I have suffered some of the same things? Aside from bleeding out the ass that is. But I’ve always wondered why, after so many years of NOT having a weak stomach, I just all of a sudden get nasuas, or just down right throw up, for no apparant reason at all. So yes, I’m going to follow you.

]]> By: Jules http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67376 Jules Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:40:57 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67376 I was diagnosed with IBS after a trip to the ER. But they immediately sent me to a surgeon to check my gallbladder and she sent me to a GI doctor. The FIRST thing he checked was blood in my bowels. That's a big concern. I hope all turns out ok for you. My sister has Crohns. It's a difficult disease but you can live with it. You just have to watch your stress and diet like a hawk (and she's 18). Hope all goes well!! I was diagnosed with IBS after a trip to the ER. But they immediately sent me to a surgeon to check my gallbladder and she sent me to a GI doctor. The FIRST thing he checked was blood in my bowels. That’s a big concern. I hope all turns out ok for you.
My sister has Crohns. It’s a difficult disease but you can live with it. You just have to watch your stress and diet like a hawk (and she’s 18).
Hope all goes well!!

]]> By: Musingwoman http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67374 Musingwoman Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:32:28 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67374 I had a colonoscopy just a few weeks before Blogher09. My advice: tell your doctor you want to drink the Halflytely stuff (which I had and is bad but bearable) instead of the TriLyte stuff (which my friend Julia of I Do Things had and compared to elephant semen). Oh, also. Vaseline. Lots of vaseline. I had a colonoscopy just a few weeks before Blogher09. My advice: tell your doctor you want to drink the Halflytely stuff (which I had and is bad but bearable) instead of the TriLyte stuff (which my friend Julia of I Do Things had and compared to elephant semen).

Oh, also. Vaseline. Lots of vaseline.

]]> By: barb http://queenofspainblog.com/2009/07/15/spilling-my-guts/comment-page-2/#comment-67320 barb Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:34:46 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1724#comment-67320 Erin...The colonoscopy is no big deal.. I dreaded it for a number of years and it was easier than having a baby. I have enjoyed following you on twitter. I am the gal from michigan. I am just learning about blogging and social media as I am in my early 60's and want to keep up with this new world. Getting these tests will ease your burden. Everyday life is problem solving. Look forward to your inspirations. Good luck! @barbygirl ,ann arbor Erin…The colonoscopy is no big deal.. I dreaded it for a number of years and it was easier than having a baby. I have enjoyed following you on twitter. I am the gal from michigan. I am just learning about blogging and social media as I am in my early 60’s and want to keep up with this new world. Getting these tests will ease your burden. Everyday life is problem solving. Look forward to your inspirations. Good luck!
@barbygirl ,ann arbor

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