Thursday, May 31, 2012

Ellen Galo's Posts

RA and post-infectious Asthma (hard word to type!)

Hi - I developed 'post-infectious asthma' last spring, and have been on Advair twice a day since. Actually, I only used it once a day after the first week - until about a month later, when my doctor had assured me that "If it helps, use it twice a day."  Now, if i dont', I get feeling REALLY BAD, like someone has kicked me in the Solar... Read moreChevron

Asthma after upper respiratory infection - related to RA or not?

Has anyone developed asthma after a cold or upper respiratory infection?  that's what has happened to me this spring.  I'm now on an inhaler, Advair, twice a day.   I'm curious to know if this is connected with the RA, or in addition to it.  Looking back, there were signs that I did not recognize, for several weeks... Read moreChevron

My liver biopsy ... negative ...

showed basically nothing except Very Low Iron.  (less than 1/4 the usual stainable iron.  But then again, ten years ago they didn't even think that stainable iron should be there at all.  So maybe low is good?  Who really knows!)   Hi all! .  No cirrhosis, no fatty liver, no infection, and now no enlargement or... Read moreChevron

My liver biopsy ... negative ...

showed basically nothing except Very Low Iron.  (less than 1/4 the usual stainable iron.  But then again, ten years ago they didn't even think that stainable iron should be there at all.  So maybe low is good?  Who really knows!)   Hi all! .  No cirrhosis, no fatty liver, no infection, and now no enlargement or... Read moreChevron

Finally - the LIVER BIOPSY / Tylenol caution!

Well, for those who have wondered where I've been the last several months, the answer is "VERY BUSY!"  I was unexpected given the summer off, and now will b e transitioning into a different department, thought to a similar position as previously (I was secretary for the chem and physics departments, both small. Now I will be the secretary for... Read moreChevron