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mujicaptsd 04/07/2021

I fainted from kidney disease weakness when I went to the bathroom at 3:30am last night like I did in Feb 2020. This time I tore the toilet paper dispenser off of the wall as I fell to the floor, not the towel rack. Since the toilet paper dispenser wasn't high up on the wall like a towel rack is, I didn't gash my head on the way down in my fall.

It did concern me enough that I sent an email to all students and posted a Brightspace announcement canceling day classes so I can make it to my 3 hour night class tonight.

I am smarting emotionally from the unfairness of it all since I got the kidney damage from overprescribed PTSD Seroquel for my nightmare symptoms at night. Now because of it I am having trouble even making it to early retirement at 62 years of age this May.

Support welcome.

Tropicaloo 04/09/2021

So sorry to hear you had that muji. I hope it’s good news about your kidneys.
I think once you are in Mexico and can relax you’ll get a new lease on life. I still dream about getting there too.
Keep us posted ok? We’re here for you like you always have been for us.

mujicaptsd 04/10/2021

Thanks, Loo. I've 28 days until I reach my 40 year retirement mark and can rest in Mexico. My kidney doctor has ordered an ultrasound to see if I have a kidney tumor because this is the 4th time I've collapsed at home like that. Wish me luck; it would be a cruel irony to get a tumor right now.

silverlight 04/11/2021

Sending you comfort and praying for you,our Muji....

mujicaptsd 04/11/2021

I worked my part time weekend job again for the 4th weekend straight. Usually I alternate one weekend on, one weekend off. But since I'm retiring soon I've been more in demand. It's nice for have some extra money, but I was so tired after working my part time morning that I slept all afternoon and evening. I hope that ultrasound doesn't show any tumor and that all I need to do is retire and rest.

Secouya 04/12/2021

Will continue praying Muji. This must be very scary for you. Is there any chance it was low glucose? Let us know how you are doing. Hugs and support.

mujicaptsd 04/12/2021

Yeah, I got sugar pills and have kept them at hand along with apple juice, Secouya. I've usually had steady blood sugar averaging 117 for years, so I don't have a history of dipping sugar, but it' a good precaution to take. I took a couple of the pills and drank some apple juice and took a walk today, which felt good.

Tropicaloo 04/13/2021

When is the ultrasound muji?

mujicaptsd 04/13/2021

Today I got a kidney ultrasound scheduled at the hospital for May 14th to see if I have a tumor. I'm struggling through every day preventing a 5th collapse unconscious like the 4th one I had last week. It's grim. Grateful for support. Muji

AngelaJo 04/14/2021

Muji just saw this i havent been on the PTSD board lately, sending hugs and prayers for your ultra sound today!

Tropicaloo 04/15/2021

Muji waiting anxiously for an update. I pray it’s good news.

mujicaptsd 04/15/2021

Thanks, Loo. I'm picturing any kidney tumor in my mind these days and making it dissolve before my ultrasound. I don't want to have tumor drama right before I get to make good on my lifelong dream of working in the USA to save enough to get back to my childhood home place in Mexico.

Of course, I realize there's a saying for people like me that goes "If wishes were horses beggars would ride." I know. Sigh.

Tropicaloo 04/16/2021

I know what you mean about wishes too muji. But I also have seen what strength you have in overcoming so many obstacles that might have beaten a lesser man. Fingers crossed that you will be there to show me the ropes when and if the fates that be allow me to realise my dream and retire to Mexico.

mujicaptsd 04/16/2021

I got my 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot, the one that's been reported to have some side effects. Since I collapsed and fainted one day at home last week, I'm heeding the nurse's warnings to take it easy just in case. Now I've got the shots I need to qualify to fly to Mexico! Yeah!

lilmissy7 04/16/2021

((((Mujica))))
I just got my second shot too on Wednesday morning. Remember to stay hydrated.
I’m exhausted & bedridden but was prior to the shot with all my other health stuff going on & arthritis & fibro flares so I’m just going to rest rest all weekend.

I hope you can rest rest all weekend too. We can support each other through this

Sending support & strength
Gentlest of hugs <3

Leo 04/17/2021

Still purr-praying for you.

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