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Udo
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Mil gracias for your explanation, Dr.
The only thing I can pick out from your diagnosis is the irregular heart beat. Everything else does not apply.
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
There is a major artery that supplies blood to the intestines called the mesenteric artery. SFandH mentioned "ischemia" which means lack of blood to
an area, and Udo appeared to have a major blockage of blood by a blood clot to the mesenteric arteries called acute mesenteric ischemia which caused
mesenteric infarction or death to 90% of his intestines. This is more commonly caused by an irregular heartbeat throwing off a clot from the heart,
such as atrial fibrillation, or caused by arteriosclerosis and also can be caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. DENNIS mentioned a genetic
condition which could be possible but is extremely rare and probably would have been detected way before this episode. Yes, this could have been
helped to be prevented by no smoking, regular checkups for irregular heartbeats or atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and diabetes detection and
eating a low cholesterol diet. Heavy alcohol consumption can contribute to arteriosclerosis. No one wants to talk about these things until something
happens to a close family member, friend or Nomad. Udo you got a double whammy this year with bad luck but one good thing is you survived!! Take
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Have a buddy in Loreto went through the same thing.
When the skin around the stoma site becomes tender, go to the beach as
necessary without the bag.
The saltwater helps a lot.
The adhesives are not kind to the area.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
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Loretana
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Udo,
I help Mom manage her osteomy bag/wound and the products they have now make it reasonably easy to maintain.
You'll get the hang of it. You were fortunate to get to surgery on time.
Get well soon! <<www.byramhealthcare.com>>
The customer service folks always answer the phone, even on Sundays!
[Edited on 7-15-2014 by Loretana]
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My mom is also dealing with the same situation. I've learned to do all the maintenance, not easy, but it gets easier with time. She's 88 yrs. old and
hanging tuff.
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wetto
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery from yet another Aztec.
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Udo, WOW you are sooo lucky and sure glad your Angel/guide was on duty! Sorry that you had to go through this, just so glad you got to the hospital
when you did. That was a close call, whew! Now do what the doctors say, and honor the time it takes for full healing, eat your veggies and rest and
replenish your body it's been through alot, and I'm sure in no time at all you will be good to go! And perhaps ask about probiotics, with all the meds
and antibiotics you are on or have been on.
I agree with Loretana and Cypress, I took care of my mother who had a bag and it does get easier in time and I didn't find it hard, like with anything
it takes time to learn and get use to, but is totally doable. You are alive and that is all that matters!
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Udo
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Thanks for your well-wishes, Krystal.
I am taking it very easy and getting some short walks as a feel up to them.
I am sleeping OK...getting about 9-10 hours per night.
I have 4 home nurses assigned to me on a daily basis.
They are trying different anti-clotting medication combinations depending on the test results, and currently i am only on Warfarin, since all the
other combinations were thinning my blood way too much.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
currently i am only on Warfarin, since all the other combinations were thinning my blood way too much. |
I'm on Pradaxa now and my blood is like air. For me, that's good.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Udo
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I may eventually get there, Dennis. Right now they are still experimenting for the right combination.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I may eventually get there, Dennis. Right now they are still experimenting for the right combination. |
I'm sure they find it, Udo. I just can't get by the fact that Warfarin is rat poison. Just doesn't seem right, but...........
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Used in cases like this for it's properties in the biochemistry of the human body
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/warfarin-other-bloo...
Has to do with the prothrombin balance and a couple of other endocrine functions
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/480073/prothrombin
I don't think they are giving Udo... d-Con® ... 
[Edited on 7-16-2014 by wessongroup]
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DENNIS
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Rat poison:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warfarin
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2319426/At-alterna...
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Several Doctor friends have told me for years that an aspirin a day after age 50 can tip the favorable odds of preventing more serious medical
problems developing in later years. These would include heart, and digestive problems as well as others being discovered all the time. Aspirin uses
have been traced back as far as 3000BC in willow bark extracts in various civilizations. This would of course depend on the individuals tolerance to
the drug. Several of these Docs always greet me with "have you taken your aspirin today" when we meet. I have done this for years and have been
fortunate to have had good health. It is the least expensive and most available over the counter drug you can find.
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Asprin is also a blood thinner.
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20130604/aspirin-eq...
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Udo
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In my case, the MDs have told me not to take baby aspirins because of my blood pressure medication. And, obviously I can't now because of the
Warferin.
| Quote: | Originally posted by LancairDriver
Several Doctor friends have told me for years that an aspirin a day after age 50 can tip the favorable odds of preventing more serious medical
problems developing in later years. These would include heart, and digestive problems as well as others being discovered all the time. Aspirin uses
have been traced back as far as 3000BC in willow bark extracts in various civilizations. This would of course depend on the individuals tolerance to
the drug. Several of these Docs always greet me with "have you taken your aspirin today" when we meet. I have done this for years and have been
fortunate to have had good health. It is the least expensive and most available over the counter drug you can find. |
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Udo, i'm sure some Nomad will bring over a box of bon-bons and a copy of the National Enquirer to cheer you up!! 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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That would be appreciated!
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Wish you a speedy recovery!
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Udo
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Mil gracias, bacquito.
Your support, as well as all other Nomads, is appreciated!
(I'm still waiting for someone ti bring me a box of bon-bons).
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Mil gracias, bacquito.
Your support, as well as all other Nomads, is appreciated!
(I'm still waiting for someone ti bring me a box of bon-bons). |
Won't they roll out onto the floor?
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