Re: I got my labs, EKG and Ok for surgery

October 4, 2007

Marta, funny thing about the B6 is that I have severe neuropathy. I was

having a problem with a bladder infection, so I knew why some of the stuff was

off. I had no idea B6 could cause neuropathy though. It has always been in the

normal range before. I have had neuropathy, diagnosed case for quite a few

years now. It is quite severe.

What are some of the things that I eat that have high amounts of B6? I don't

know what things to watch out for.

Thanks for answering Pearl

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October 4, 2007

Pearl,

I wouldn't worry about your labs too much. We worry more about the

albumen than the globulin. Your albumen must be fine. The thing about

vit B6 is that too much can cause...neuropathy! lol Yep. So can too

LOW levels. Hey, no fair! Anyway, your level is not likely to be too

high.

Don't worry about the small details. Drink plenty of water to avoid

kidney stones.

Marta

October 4, 2007

Marta that may be where it comes from then, I eat lots of meat, eggs,

beans,nuts and bread. All the things I thought were so good for me. Things I

thought would keep my anemia from being so bad. That didn't work, of course I

have

been anemic for so many years even I can't remember ever not being anemic. I

don't know why. It used to be because I had bleeding ulcers and I hemorraged

for several years before they finally did a hysterectomy on me. Thought those

things had been taken care of and I would finally be okay, but I have just

never gotten it cleared up. I don't know what it will take to finally get it up

to just a normal range. Once when I was giving blood for myself, for an

upcoming surgery, and they refused to take blood for my own use even, they told

me about not doing the iron and calcium at the same time. That was the first

time I heard about that. At that time they told me to eat Cream of Wheat. I

did. I got it up to where they would take it for my own use, but just barely. I

have not been able to give blood because of the anemia in the past, and of

course doc says not to now, for all of us. I eat liver and liverswurst, in

fact I really love them. I don't know what else to do. I suppose I just need to

take more pills. I have such a hard time remembering to take pills as it is.

I do take my calcium, as I am scared to death of it coming out of my teeth

and bones. I guess Dee has scared me. I don't want to have her experience. I

take all the different peoples experiences seriously.

Has Jo left for Hawaii yet?

I plan, barring anyone messing my plans up, on being at the next meeting. I

will bring all my stuff in for doc and pay for my surgery and get all that

taken care of. I always have good intentions and for some reason people seem to

show up at my house and stay. Of course I always cook for them, so they like

to stay for dinner. Guess I will stop cooking for them, then they won't stay.

LOL No, I like to cook for them. I will look forward to having a shrimp

cocktail at s. Or I might try the meat ball soup like you had. Depends on

the weather.

Thanks for telling me what the extra B6 probably came from. How is your guy

with the RSD doing? My doc is surprised at how well I have done. He of course

will not touch my torn rotator cuff, even though he knows it is badly torn,

that and the biscep, because he is afraid the RSD will go there. He can't give

me anymore cortisone shots until January in it. Sometimes the pain is so bad

I almost am tempted to tempt the fates with the RSD, but with my luck it

would get me bad. So I will just have to live with the pain. It sure hurts.

Maybe the time down following my surgery will let it heal some. I know I am to

blame because I do too much. I have to get a gardener this next year. I have to

stop doing so much. I just can't seem to give up.

Pearl

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October 4, 2007

Legumes come to mind first, and I think meats, maybe egg yolks. OH,

yeah, nuts...fish. Bread is fortified with it. I am missing

something, I think...oh, yeah, whole grains are high in B6.

Marta

> What are some of the things that I eat that have high amounts of B6?

I don't

> know what things to watch out for.

>

> Thanks for answering Pearl

October 5, 2007

Jo, I wasn't worried really. I know most of it was caused by that darn

kidney infection that was going on. I didn't realize it would affect how my

other

tests came out so much. It wasn't really bothering me that much.In fact it

never bothered me enough to go to the doc about. Pain for a day, then that went

away. I knew things weren't quite the way they should have been, but better,

so why bother. Sure didn't realize it was anything to do with any kidney

stones. Not till it showed up in the urine. Makes me think I better be getting

some water in this old bod.That really is my wake up call. Nothing else really.

I expected to be anemic. Have been since way way before the DS. In fact I

don't ever remember not being. Just was hoping it wasn't real bad, which I know

it isn't, yet at least. I just need to drink those yucky protein drinks. The

thing that really threw me was my B6 level. Now that one really did throw

me. I now know it was also because of my kidney thing. Not getting enough

water. I have spent a lifetime on that problem also. I have never drank enough.

I

wish I could. The only time I want to drink is when I eat, and of course I

know that is not when I should. So it comes down to either drink when I want to

or I don't drink. Either way not being good for me.One being slightly

better, so I drink when I eat. I can put a lot of water away when I am eating.

I

don't know why

When are you going to Hawaii?Where in Hawaii and for how long? Got something

special planned for this time? I know you do. I have never been. I have

talked about it, but I don't know where to go and I have no one to go with, so

I

stay home. I also want to go to Australia. If ever a bunch of DS'ers decide

to get together and go, I want to be included. I can re-new my passport in

heartbeat. And I would. I have always wanted to go and see other countries. Not

having someone to go with or someone to go see there is my problem. My girls

all have families and jobs, so they can't take off and go with me.My brother

would, but his wife won't go anywhere except to see their kids and grandkids.

Period.

I know I will be okay. I have no doubt of that. I am not dreading the

surgery. Of course I am not looking forward to the pain for the next bit, but I

am

looking forward to the end result.

Pearl

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October 5, 2007

Pearl

Don't sweat your labs. They are good enough for surgery! So from this

point just keep to the program. Dr. K will take it from there... With

that IV hooked up to you many adjustments can be made (if needed)!

For example if your Albumin(protein) level is too low he can hit you

with a dose. He can boost your iron if needed, so on an so forth.

Point is..relax, Dr. K is in the Drivers seat from this point.

Hugs

Jo

October 5, 2007

Good Luck Pearl...I wish you a speedy recovery...I will be thinking of you...

& Sending healing prayers your way..Before you know it..You will be enjoying

the new

look...Thats great...

Take Care,

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