What is wrong with you? Oh...a few things...

OK, so most people know that there is something up with me.  I haven't really talked about yet. To some very close people I have but I keep getting asked if I am OK by those not in the loop.  So here goes.

I went to the doctor one day last month stating that my arm hurt due to past poor ergonomics.  Also, my bowel movements aren't going so well and lastly, the last time I donated blood my iron was low.  (I have been anemic in the past, took supplements and then came back with OK levels).  So, the doctor sent me for an xray on my elbow, sent me for some blood work to test my iron and told me to get some metamucil.

The results came back from blood work that my iron levels were ok, my hemoglobin was low.  So she sent me for more bloodwork, getting 6 blood tests and a stool test to check for colon cancer.  I was vitamin D deffeciant.  She asked me to start taking Vitamin D supplements with Calcium supplements.

The results came back from those tests with some interesting information.  My iron levels were dangerously low, as well as my hemoglobin.  Trying to figure out what is making that happen.  Its my periods.  I practically hemmorage every month. So, the doctor wants to see what is causing that to happen and see what we can do about my iron levels.

Also, one of those 6 tests was a random test called C Reactive Protein.  Here is some info on that.

Your doctor may order this test to:

• Check for flare-ups of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or vasculitis

• Determine if anti-inflammatory medicine is working to treat a disease or condition

However, a low CRP level does not always mean that there is no inflammation present. Levels of CRP may not be increased in people with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The reason for this is unknown.

A more sensitive CRP test, called a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) assay, is available to determine a person's risk for heart disease. Many consider a high CRP level to be a risk factor for heart disease. However, it is not known whether CRP is merely a sign of cardiovascular disease or if it actually plays a role in causing heart problems.

Normal Results

Normal CRP values vary from lab to lab. Generally, there is no CRP detectable in the blood.

Your doctor may also use a highly sensitive test called hs-CRP to help determine your risk of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association:

• You are at low risk of developing cardiovascular disease if your hs-CRP level is lower than 1.0mg/L

• You are at average risk of developing cardiovascular disease if your levels are between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L

• You are at high risk for cardiovascular disease if your hs-CRP level is higher than 3.0 mg/L

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What Abnormal Results Mean

A positive test means you have inflammation in the body. This may be due to a variety of different conditions, including:

• Cancer

• Connective tissue disease

• Heart attack

• InfectionInflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

• Lupus

• Pneumococcal pneumonia

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Rheumatic fever

• Tuberculosis

This list is not all inclusive.

So, my CRP came back at 3.2.  I was told immediately to start a lifestyle change as cardiac arrest is imminent. I have already started eating better and going to the gym.  I can always use advice in this area! I would love a gym buddy.  Recently, Jesse at work has started a Biggest Loser club and I have joined. Hopefully some support and competition will assist me in obtaining my goals.


Today, I had an ultrasound to check to see if I have fibroids in my uterus. That was interesting as I sat in the waiting room in my gown, bladder full of water. They were running behind, I had to pee so bad that it started to come out. I couldn't take it anymore so I went to the bathroom and pee'd.  I was upset, I was going to have to reschedule!  I came out and the tech was looking for me.  Thankfully, I had enough left in me to complete the ultrasound.  Then she told me to empty my bladder and come back for the second part of ultrasound...the camera up my vagina part. OH!  Oh, OK.  Wasn't aware of that!  It didn't hurt anything, but still..wow!


Tonight, I have to fast as I am getting a diabetes test tomorrow, plus another cholesterol test.  While there, I will hand in my stool samples.


I also have a pap test booked for November 3rd to see if that will yield more information, plus to potentially go on the pill to control some of my period even tho I have been "fixed"!


So, a bit overwhelming these past two weeks.  I will know more next week if anything shows from ultrasound, diabetes and cholesterol test.


So that is what is up with me!