Today, after months of tests for mystery nerve pain, I went to get more blood taken only to leave the clinic with an empty tin to collect my bowel movements for the next 72 hours. Which needs to be refrigerated. I live with four other people, with one fridge. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, at the ripe age of 20, I spent the early hours of my morning violently vomiting blood every time I got too warm. I then had the pleasure of shitting in a plastic container for a stool sample, due to said problem, after one and half hours of sleep. FML
Today, I was admitted to the hospital for chronic constipation. I have to share a room with two other girls who are also having bowel problems. We're all on strong laxatives, and there's apparently only one bathroom in this place. FML
Today, my finally figuring out what the hell is wrong with my body has coincided with the local clinic closing for the weekend. I can't get referrals until they open again. Only three long, boring, miserable days and three long, agonizing, sleepless nights to go. And probably more even after. FML
Today, I opened my fridge. It's entire contents: half a takeaway meal and 4 bottles of wine. FML
Today, someone at work took my delicate medication out of the fridge to make room for their lunch. Now my medication has expired. FML
Today, I went to the hospital due to vomiting and abdominal pain, and they decided to fit me with an IV drip. It took several tries by two different people to get the cannula in. I feel like a human pin-cushion. FML
Today, I went to the hospital for severe abdominal pain and nausea. I sat in the waiting room for six hours, just to be told, “We don’t know what’s wrong with you. Try taking Gravol and Tylenol and maybe lay off the fatty foods.” I feel like shit. FML
Today, I was supposed to be enjoying a long-anticipated, desperately needed, weekend away. Turns out those "little stomach twinges" were actually symptoms of appendicitis. I'm stuck in the hospital, alone, recovering from surgery, while my family is enjoying our non-refundable break. FML
Today, my mother-in-law came over. Probably thinking that the needles in our fridge were steroids, and wanting to do the right thing, she took them to throw them away. I'm diabetic, and they were my insulin. I went into shock after she left and had to go to the hospital. FML
Today, I spent several hours sitting in the ER hyperventilating from pain and passing out, due to a herniated disc in my back. I had to watch at least 5 people go ahead of me, whose only complaints was that their stomach hurt or they felt nauseous. One of these people had a bag of snacks with them. FML
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lambda_fml 40
Yet you managed to write four.
rivaraven 35
#61, for the next 72 hours. I think the problem is not OP, but you and your ability to read.
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s_reel16 16
Put it in a bag!
MysteryGuest214 10
Not too far down the line, you'll be looking for new digs if you inflict this on your roommates. Buy the mini fridge.
alycion 39
Gl op. I've been through just about every test and they still have no explanation for me. Just that its autoimmune. I have found a ton of other people with the same symptoms and the same answer. It seems to be related to out fathers' exposure to agent orange. I hope you get an answer and a treatment that helps. Wouldn't wish a life of pain on anyone. I know the tests can sometimes fe dehumanizing, but its just for 72 hours and it could bring an answer. The chance for answers is worth it.
militarybrat 21
Have you had a bone scan? If its nerve pain (and it even becomes auto-immune) it could be CRPS. I would def ask ur docs about it b/c it took them a year to diagnose mine
alycion 39
Yup had a bone scan. It's muscle, nerve, bone and joint pain. I'm waiting for an insurance issue then I'm onto muscle biopsies. Probably will end up back at mayo clinic now that another dozen symptoms have presented.
militarybrat 21
I would still ask them look into CRPS. Sorry ur in so much pain :( i can honestly say i know exactly how it feels. Btw ur picture looks just like my dog >
alycion 39
I will most definitely ask again. Sorry you are going through this too. I bet your dog is a cutie.
samanthasammi 4
Cooler with dry ice!
thejanamonster 8
My little sister had to do that about a year ago because of stomach problems and my mom didn't want it in the fridge so she kept it packed in ice in one of those really small ice chests. You could always try that.
CharresBarkrey 16
We get those at the lab I work at. The doctors freeze them before sending, so you could always just do that at home if it would help.
thesubconscious 9
So he I'd ******** in a can? I guess I learn something new every day
kokey_kokak 5
Ew lol
ShakeDisPlace 10
Quick OP, put it in the freezer and you will have poopsicles :D
lsheldon2018 14
Just buy a mini fridge! Problem solved