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The week following the gall bladder problem, I ended up back in the hospital with a raging unrinary infection for a few days. I hope I am on the mend now.
It's bad enough that we have to live with our AIH, and worry about doing the best we can to stay as healthy as we can. But when something happens that is suppose to be "simple gall bladder surgery" and it turns into a "big deal" then it affects our physical, emotional and mental conditon. The extra stress is not needed. Staying positive becomes something I have to fight to do.
I'm glad I'm not alone in this battle. We all have to face this everyday. This is where having faith gives us that strength we need to get past these set backs. And having a strong support group gets us through this journey a lot easier.
Thank you for the prayers Ann. They were answered.
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I had my gallbladder taken out last week and the surgeon did a biopsy on my liver. He said it looks good. I will talk with you more when I feel a little better. Instead of being an "out patient" I ended up in the hospital all week. So I have a lot of things to sort thru. We can talk soon.
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I know how you feel...I was so happy to find others with AIH. It's so much easier to deal with the disease when you have a support group to answer your questions, and share their experiences. Glad you found us.
How did the doctors find out you had AIH?
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I was told I would be on the Imuran for the rest of my life. So when I was able to go off it completely I was surprised. And I expected to be put back on it in the near future...but that hasn't happened.
I don't think the 9 pts increase is a big problem. As long as you are in the range that your doctor is happy with.
You have to remember that each of us are different with our treatments and conditions Rita. Do you want to worry about the long term side effects, or get things under control now? I am not judging you. But I want you to find some way to look at all of this in a positive way. Your body, mind and soul needs positive and healthy energy to be strong.
I don't know enough people that have lived on Imuran for many years to answer your question. Only my mom...and she ended up with Cancer 20 years later.
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We all have a choice to make when taking drugs for any disease or illness. Do I want quality of life now? Do I want a chance to survive? Am I willing to pay the price down the road?
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I won't be surprised if I get another one someday. My daughter already has 2 and she is only in her 30's.
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I am very glad to read that so many of you with AIH are weened off the drugs much quicker than I was.
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