Unfortunately, it's still not out. I'm still on painkillers. And there's nothing I can do except to suppress the pain with painkillers and drink lots of fluid to pass it out (urine). But it's still not out yet! I still have painkillers only for another 2 or 3 days. If it doesn't get out, and the pain becomes unbearable again, then I'll have to go back to the hospital again. Bleah... Or maybe I can go to a clinic and get the same medication... My appointment with the urologist is on the 19th. Only then will I be able to get a clearer picture.
Well... 10 more days before Gladys comes back! And the appointment date is the day that Gladys comes back! So that will actually be a day that I'll be looking forward to.
Showing posts with label Sick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sick. Show all posts
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
My poor dear... =(((
David's been having severe abdominal pain for the past 3 days.
On the first day, he went to a 24-hr clinic at Clementi after midnight and the doctor told him that he probably ate something bad and there's a lotta gas in his stomach. Send him home with some medicine for his stomach. He went to sleep thinking that he'll be able to go to work the next day.
The next day, after he woke up and had his breakfast, the pain came back again and he went to Bt Gombak to see another doctor. Once again, the doctor told him that it was just gas and gave him more medicine. Fortunately, the doctor didn't rule out that there's a possibility of acute appendicitis, so he gave David a referral letter to A&E in case the pain worsens. He went home, took the medicine, spend most of the day lying in bed wif a hot pack and started feeling better. Once again, he went to bed, thinking that he'll be able to work the next morning.
This morning, when David woke up, the pain was back again, so he finally decided to go to SGH A&E. When the doctor saw him, at first he suspected that David was having constipation, so he got the nurse to give him a fleet enema, but it didn't help much. After tt, the doctor tried to let him have a suppository and see if he can pass any motion, but it still didn't help the pain. After spending around 3 hours in A&E, the doctor ordered blood investigations and X-rays, and finally diagnosed him with kidney stones. Gave him a jab of strong painkiller (Pethidine?) and a urology referral. Now he's resting at home.
Sigh... He's suffering so much and I'm so far away... I just feel like such a failure as his girlfriend. =((( Hope he gets well soon.
Thanks, all who showed concern.
On the first day, he went to a 24-hr clinic at Clementi after midnight and the doctor told him that he probably ate something bad and there's a lotta gas in his stomach. Send him home with some medicine for his stomach. He went to sleep thinking that he'll be able to go to work the next day.
The next day, after he woke up and had his breakfast, the pain came back again and he went to Bt Gombak to see another doctor. Once again, the doctor told him that it was just gas and gave him more medicine. Fortunately, the doctor didn't rule out that there's a possibility of acute appendicitis, so he gave David a referral letter to A&E in case the pain worsens. He went home, took the medicine, spend most of the day lying in bed wif a hot pack and started feeling better. Once again, he went to bed, thinking that he'll be able to work the next morning.
This morning, when David woke up, the pain was back again, so he finally decided to go to SGH A&E. When the doctor saw him, at first he suspected that David was having constipation, so he got the nurse to give him a fleet enema, but it didn't help much. After tt, the doctor tried to let him have a suppository and see if he can pass any motion, but it still didn't help the pain. After spending around 3 hours in A&E, the doctor ordered blood investigations and X-rays, and finally diagnosed him with kidney stones. Gave him a jab of strong painkiller (Pethidine?) and a urology referral. Now he's resting at home.
Sigh... He's suffering so much and I'm so far away... I just feel like such a failure as his girlfriend. =((( Hope he gets well soon.
Thanks, all who showed concern.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
PAIN PAIN
I can't believe how much pain can wind bring to my tummy. Last night, my tummy got so painful that I couldn't bear it. I wanted to wait till morning before seeing the doc, but I just couldn't. So off I went with my brother to find a 24 hr clinic. Went to the clinic at Bt Gombak that was supposed to be 24 hrs and is in the list of panel clinics in my company, but now it changed to closing at 11pm. Went to Bt Batok Central and found none. Went to another one that's also supposed to be 24 hrs, but now changed to close at 12am.
So finally decided to go NUH straight. The stupid queue was FOUR freaking hours. And the nurse said that she couldn't give me any painkillers until the doc has seen me. FOUR hours!!! I would have died of pain by then.
Off I went to another 24 hrs clinic in Clementi that Gladys found online. Doctor told me it's wind and I might have eaten something bad. So gave me Buscopan and gave me one day MC. That visit cost me $99.50 and only $40 is claimable because it's not panel clinic of my company! Went home, took the medication and slept, thinking that I still can go to work today.
This morning I woke up with a bit of pain, and it got worse. I took the medication at 7+, but the pain kept coming. Finally, at 10, I couldn't take it and went to the panel clinic at Bt Gombak with my mom. The doctor did a more thorough check and also felt that it was wind, but also with gastric pain. He checked for appendicitis and felt that it wasn't likely to be appendicitis due to no pain on right side and no rebound pain. So he gave me more medication that will reduce the stomach acid and line the inside of the stomach. He also gave me a letter for me to bring to the hospital in case my pain persists. And he also gave me MC for tomorrow as well.
Even after taking the medication, the pain still persisted and came in waves. At some points, it was really unbearable and I was really screaming. Usually I have quite a high tolerance for pain, but this time it's really bad. Finally after lunch at about 2+, I could feel my stomach being less bloated and churning, and the pain started to die down.
Unbelievably painful.
So finally decided to go NUH straight. The stupid queue was FOUR freaking hours. And the nurse said that she couldn't give me any painkillers until the doc has seen me. FOUR hours!!! I would have died of pain by then.
Off I went to another 24 hrs clinic in Clementi that Gladys found online. Doctor told me it's wind and I might have eaten something bad. So gave me Buscopan and gave me one day MC. That visit cost me $99.50 and only $40 is claimable because it's not panel clinic of my company! Went home, took the medication and slept, thinking that I still can go to work today.
This morning I woke up with a bit of pain, and it got worse. I took the medication at 7+, but the pain kept coming. Finally, at 10, I couldn't take it and went to the panel clinic at Bt Gombak with my mom. The doctor did a more thorough check and also felt that it was wind, but also with gastric pain. He checked for appendicitis and felt that it wasn't likely to be appendicitis due to no pain on right side and no rebound pain. So he gave me more medication that will reduce the stomach acid and line the inside of the stomach. He also gave me a letter for me to bring to the hospital in case my pain persists. And he also gave me MC for tomorrow as well.
Even after taking the medication, the pain still persisted and came in waves. At some points, it was really unbearable and I was really screaming. Usually I have quite a high tolerance for pain, but this time it's really bad. Finally after lunch at about 2+, I could feel my stomach being less bloated and churning, and the pain started to die down.
Unbelievably painful.
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