“Stoic” and “stubborn” - and, yes, occasionally “stupid” - are adjectives that have been accurately used to describe me.įinally, I relented and got lab work done. However, I had missed only one day of work, and I had mustered the energy to exercise every day, so I was annoyed that my husband kept insisting I not wait another month for a physical and blood work. I wasn’t due for my annual physical and blood work until the end of April but for about two months, I had been nauseated, was losing weight, and was collapsing into bed as soon as I could. But I nearly blew it because I don’t like going to doctors, and I haven’t always paid them heed. Spoiler alert: I’m still here, thanks to doctors. Health crises bring us to our knees, remind us how precious and brief life is, force us to focus on what’s truly important, and renew our appreciation for each day that’s gifted to us. The crystallizing power of a health scare Still, I was grateful to be where answers could be found. No beds were available, so - despite the sense of urgency - I found myself on a gurney in a hallway from 6 a.m. I'll just let you listen to this voicemail." When he heard that my calcium level was a 14.1 (normal is 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL), he doubted my report, which he insisted must be a mistake. When the admitting doctor asked why I was there, I said, "Here. (Hubby was out of town.) My spring break plans (I’m a teacher) would have to wait. The C word seized my attention, so I packed an overnight bag and drove myself to the hospital. More health news: Expert reveals '7 Wellness Rituals for Health, Strength & Hope' Also something usually caused by hyperparathyroidism or cancer. What I was dealing with, it seemed, was hypercalcemia, something that can weaken bones. last March, so the next morning, I relied on Google. Of course, the ringer on my phone was silenced when Dr. What in the world? My doctor is calling me at nearly midnight on a Saturday to tell me my calcium is high? Isn’t calcium good for us? Is too much really a medical emergency? I got a call from the lab stating that your calcium is very high.
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