More interesting times …

Recently, I’ve been suffering from weakness and fatigue, first after some dialysis sessions, and lately, pretty much all the time. Today I found out why. Blood tests taken during dialysis indicate I’ve been bleeding internally. The question remains, where am I bleeding, and why?

There are several possibilities. I haven’t researched it yet, so I don’t know what is most likelyl One possibility is a bleeding ulcer. I often have a short-lived stomach ache after breakfast, and I imagine that could be caused by an ulcer. Another is super-thin blood. I did bleed internally once because of that, and had to give up aspirin as a heart protector. But I think that would have been caught in the regularly scheduled blood tests.

The third possibility that comes to mind is colon cancer, and this seems to be what my care givers are focusing on. Monday they’re addressing the immediate problem with a blood transfusion during dialysis. Plus, they’re setting up an appointment for a colonoscopy, and for consultation with an intestine specialist.

Of course this situation has me concerned — worried, even — but I’ve found that usually when I jump to a conclusion it’s the wrong conclusion. So I’ll let my caregivers conduct their tests, and wait to hear from them.

Stay tuned!