Friday, September 29, 2006

32nd Injection & Shit Happens...(unrelated)

River Thames, Twickenham

Bloody diarrhea! Where did that come from?

Firstly, let me apologize for the mess I am about to describe.

I was sitting around at my Dads on Wednesday evening, trying to beat him playing golf on the PS2 & I could feel 'Something bad down below!'. The first thing my old man said was; "Bloody Hell Son! You stink!". MMmm, not unusual in itself, but I did think something was up.
After an hour or so, I was feeling more & more uncomfortable. I wanted to go home, leaving my dad victorious in one way (golf) and not so in another (breathable air).
I got home at 21:45, had a chicken wrap I had bought just 3 hours earlier from M&S. I ate that; Switched on the Apple; Checked my e-mails etc. Then an hour or so later, after a series of rumbles & what reminded me of a bubbling cauldron, I felt an overwhelming urge to purge!
What? I don't remember eating that! I looked down to see what had just happened. I instantly thought of a photograph I had took last year of a shopping trolley in the Thames. Fortunately there was no shopping trolley in my toilet!
Instantly I thought of the Hummus I had made the day before. But surely not! All fresh ingredients, canned (cooked) chick peas etc. I must say though; Although I don't think the hummus to blame, I have been totally put off from eating it again anytime soon. Which is a shame really as I really like it:(
Right; Fast forward to the following morning, after numerous visits to the loo. Still have it! I am not too worried though, as I feel kinda fine otherwise. But I do ring my Docs up at the RFH. I try to explain my symptoms in detail, trying not to ruin her breakfast;) She didn't seem overly worried & agreed that it may well have been something I ate. Keep an eye on it, drink plenty of water and report back in 24 hours.
So here I am, sitting in front of my trusty Apple having just 'reported in'. It isn't any worse and may even be a little bit better. Still not right though and rather runny! I am drinking plenty of water and eating too. I have lost my appetite some what, but this is not unusual. I don't often have an appetite so to speak. Maybe about once a day. I do consume 3 meals a day everyday (more like 4 including my 2am feast; but that's another story). I could quite happily live without "eating" food. To me, it is just a source of fuel.
Anyway; My Doctor still wasn't too worried and said these things usually take between 24/48 hrs to pass. So I will leave it over the weekend and see what happens.
I did so want to go out yesterday. I was forced to stay in though as I don't have any water tight trousers;)
My friend wants to know if I am up for our Friday night mountain bike ride. I might do; I think I can control my urge now. I might just suggest a hike instead. I don't really think I should be hammering it around the North Downs at night in the rain! Not if he is directly behind me anyhow;)
I shall see how it goes. All being well, my next post should have a much more pleasant scent about it.

Again, I apologize profusely for my rather nasty "Bog Log".

Also, My 32nd Interferon injection went well. I took it as always at 23:30 last night.

Jason

3 comments:

Jasondeanh said...

What a perfect picture for your description of the upsets...Hope you feel better and I'm glad your shot went well....

Chris Vacano said...

Hey Jason,

I certainly hope it WASN'T the hummus, because I'm guessing that's the recipe I sent you. I'm suddenly feeling terribly guilty! Especially given the combo of the recipe and my mention of Trainspotting (I'm quite sure you know the scene I'm thinking of) in my last email.

I love the picture of the shopping cart... although it's not a very flattering depiction of the Thames... makes it look a bit more like the Ganges. :-P

Anyhow, I hope you're feeling better!

Chris

MartinB said...

Jason,
Imodium works, and is safe on treatment! (Been there, done that!) The favourite cause is riba killing off the good bacteria in your gut. One of the probiotic drinks may well help, Activia or similar. Tesco do one that even tastes half decent! Failing that natural yoghurt will do. In the mean time try to avoid coughing or sneezing!
Best wishes, and much sympathy,
Martin