Why the title for this blog?

I struggle with staying positive in the sight of adversity. It is very easy for me to dwell on the negative aspects of my situation and miss the blessings that come from the trial and so I will use this blog to help me stay focused on the rainbows of my life.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Popping Pills

I am not a pill popper, in fact I only take an aspirin if I am in a great deal of pain. Other than that I do not take pills or medications unless a doctor has prescribed them for some reason. So here I am two days after my doctors appointment and I have a pharmacy sitting in front of me.
The doctor has placed me on an antacid(omeprazole) to protect my stomach and intestines from the Allopurinol , and the increased levels of uric acid that will be pouring into my system from the death of the cancer cells. Because the liver normally produces uric acid the doctor has put me on the Allopurinol to stop the liver from producing more Uric Acid. Elevated levels of Uric acid in the body can cause gout and Kidney stones,which are both very painful. To prevent kidney stones I have to drink at least 64 ounces of fluids each day. Because the omeprazole and other drugs that they will be using can cause constipation i have to take Senokot and a stool softener. So the list goes on and on and on. One pill for this and another pill to combat the side effects of that pill. It kind of reminds me of a song that came out in the 60's . I think it was called "White Rabbit"

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