Finally I am back!

Unfortunately after the death of my friend, I began having serious health problems myself. Suddenly, I couldn't keep anything down. I was vomiting everything I ate, even apple juice! For days I ate nothing, and vomited anyway. I chalked it up to stress.

After 15 weeks, in bed I realized it was more serious and went to the doctor. I have a preliminary diagnosis of Narcotic Stomach Syndrom, not to be confused with Narcotic Bowel Syndrome. I am scheduled for a CAT Scan in a few weeks, then possibly an upper GI after that.

The strange thing is that this is caused by being on so many narcotics that the bowels and stomach stop working properly. At the time the symptoms began, I was on my LOWEST narcotic use in years! However, as my husband pointed out, the damage may well have been done by then. The doctor has me on three new stomach medications and so far that seems to be working well. I have been eating basically whatever my stomach keeps down, mashed potatoes , crackers with tea, etc. As time goes on, I have been able to eat more varied foods.

If all goes well, I will be starting up my Raw regiment again in early August , as soon as I get paid.

 On a good note, I am riding again. I went out around the block only once,  but starting from scratch after so many weeks of doing nothing it felt good.