Medical stuff
Jul. 7th, 2009 01:22 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
pecuniumMichael Jackson's death has actually had a direct effect on my life.
One of the more reasonable explanations for his death is the possibility he had a mild form of Lupus, and; because the symptoms were mild was less than consistent when it came to taking his meds.
Result, secondary artheriosclerosis.
Lupus, for those who don't know, is an auto-immune disorder, with inflammatory processes.
Guess what Reiter's Syndrom is? It's been known for people with Reiter's to have anomalous heart attacks. I have it. I have minor little aches and pains which I know are related. On the other hand it doesn't seem so bad I need to be popping the Indomethicin all the time.
Except, maybe I do. Which sucks. One, they upset my stomach. Didn't used to, but lately... taking my meds is like having a hangover. Not fun. About the time it fades away, I get to take some more. Even with the Omepremazole, it sucks.
I'm hoping that (as I get back to a routine usage) it will fade. If it doesn't, I'll be bringing it up at the VA when I start seeing my new rheumatologist.
One of the more reasonable explanations for his death is the possibility he had a mild form of Lupus, and; because the symptoms were mild was less than consistent when it came to taking his meds.
Result, secondary artheriosclerosis.
Lupus, for those who don't know, is an auto-immune disorder, with inflammatory processes.
Guess what Reiter's Syndrom is? It's been known for people with Reiter's to have anomalous heart attacks. I have it. I have minor little aches and pains which I know are related. On the other hand it doesn't seem so bad I need to be popping the Indomethicin all the time.
Except, maybe I do. Which sucks. One, they upset my stomach. Didn't used to, but lately... taking my meds is like having a hangover. Not fun. About the time it fades away, I get to take some more. Even with the Omepremazole, it sucks.
I'm hoping that (as I get back to a routine usage) it will fade. If it doesn't, I'll be bringing it up at the VA when I start seeing my new rheumatologist.
