profuse internal bleeding..... where from?

 

After performing several tests to inspect my GI tract, they weren't able to find even a trace of bleeding. The docs said, "It can happen from time to time. It's not common but it's not infrequent."

 

So did you have internal bleeding, or they just couldn't find where it came from?

 

TravLee if you have another Splitter let Sal know he was looking for one as well, hes the other guy that came with me to the Dyno day.

 

and sorry to be a douche and not say this but glad youre ok man! thats not fun at all!

 

if it was upper GI you prob would have been puking up (blood) something that looks like coffee grounds, if it is lower GI then you would be pooping out what looks like tar (dang medical background coming out again)

regardless, glad you are getting better sir

 

i did, brand new still in the box.... BUT david_2613 called dibs and think he is getting it from me this weekend

 

It's certainly not fun, but what's worse will be the hospital/doctors bill. A funeral would've been significantly cheaper. Jk, but true.


I have been seeing blood in my stool -- quite a lot at times, actually -- which was why they suspected internal bleeding. My blood numbers shouldn't be that low otherwise, from what I've been told. This recent onset anemia is rather sudden at 2 months, maybe 3 months max. Given my life threateningly low hemoglobin (5.4 g/dL) and hematocrit (18%) numbers along with my symptoms (mentioned above), internal hemorrhaging would be highly likely. Results from esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and small bowel follow through all show that there does not seem to be any abnormalities or bleeding. Thankfully, CT scan showed that my brain is also fine, which was one of my biggest worries.

I don't think I was tested for other possibilities that would include various forms of cancers and vitamin/mineral deficiencies. I was told to do a follow up blood test in 2-3 weeks. From there, it will be decided whether or not a battery of tests are necessary.

 

that is just weird... maybe you got abducted by aliens and they took all your blood

 

I updated my previous post with a few more details. But yeah, it's a mystery at this time. Fortunately, I'm not exhibiting other symptoms than what was already mentioned and I have not yet experienced any of my old symptoms, but it's also been a day since my discharge.

 

bleeding ulcers? you should have know that once you see blood in stool you should have gone to hospital, i am going to whoop ya next time i see you

 

Haha, yea, I've been chastised by all doctors, nearly all nurses, and my med school friends for waiting so long like a dumb@$$. I really figured everything was caused by stress and that it'd go away (well, hoped for it anyway). I literally could have died, which I still can't wrap my head around.

 

Anyone use Leatherique on their seats? Looking for a good leather conditioner for the car.

 

i use turtle wax leather cleaner/conditioner... i am sure there is better out there though

 

Scary as hell. Really glad you finally decided to get to the hospital.

Contact StuLax18. He should know the best stuff to use.

 

TY! I have the Orange interior in this one and I can see it shows the wear a bit more than the Black leather did. About to be on the hunt to see if anyone wants to swap for the Black and Orange seats.

 

I actually got some of the Leatherique Prestine Clean for use on a King Ranch edition Ford I detailed, since they have that strange leather. I have the orange interior on the FX, but it sounds like it's a little different because it doesn't wear at all, and seems like it has more protection than normal leather.

People seem to say good things about it, but the one thing that annoyed me was the bottle had no directions on how to use it. I think this one you're supposed to wipe it on, then go back with a damp cloth to soak it out, or something like that.

Here's a quick writeup, seems like a lot of work and I guess something you want to do from day one to really keep it looking good. I also remember someone talking about the smell and I can't remember if it was good or bad, so maybe keep an eye on that and leave the windows down or something.

http://www.autogeek.net/leatherique-...tructions.html

 

Happen to have any left? Trying to figure out if it is worth the investment. This is the smallest application I have being the Z has very little leather in the interior and wanted to try it before I go about doing something bigger.

 

Glad to see you back and healthy ChrisP.

Lucky if you need something local Meguiars Leather Cleaner & Conditioner works great, smells yummy too. I have heard great things about leatherique though.

 

Glad to see Chris P. is better and recovering...you had us all scared.

Next time don't wait so long to have symptoms checked out !