Post #1545733
2026-04-18 15:32 UTC
... top of managing the dialysis and the wound, which is clean and free of infection, thankfully, I also have to contend with a chest infection that has been going on for two weeks. I have different sets of antibiotics from immunology to try to combat this. Finally, my ongoing bowel issues are proving incredibly problematic. Since January I have had uncontrolled bowels, apparently due to a norovirus infection, and have lost a great deal of weight as a result. I mean a great deal. This ... 🧵4/8
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@mpe@hcommons.social 2026-04-18 15:32
... in itself is problematic for infections, as I lack the required body mass reserves to fight off new infectious agents. I have all sorts of protein pudding supplements and so on from renal to try to boost my weight, but I am also being referred to the Immunological Gastro Clinic for what they call nutritional work up. That sounds fun. So, overall, my health is terrible right now. On top of all this, I am also having to fight with rheumatology to renew my core rheumatoid arthritis ... 🧵5/8