Remembering Dave Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Yes, I am a little worried which some of you may know means a lot since I really try to be Mr. Positive. I have been having cramps for the past couple of days and they have kept me up at night. If you have read "my story" then you remember that leg cramps was how I was originally diagnosed back in March of 2003. The cramps are caused by a condition called SAIDH which is caused by SCLC in which causes low sodium in the blood which causes the cramps and can lead to a coma if not treated. Now last week I did do a little more physically than normal but not enough to cause this amount of cramping, all over my body. I have a Chest and Head CT scan tomorrow and I am going to call my Onc. and demand a blood workup to check my sodium level in my blood. I will keep you all informed as I find out what is going on, In the meantime please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. You are all in my prayers everyday. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 You have my prayers. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Dave, Sending lots of love and good thoughts to c-acres! I hope the cramps are a simple fix and you can find out right away what is going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 David...I hope the cramps are nothing. Hang in there and try not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers but I'll send some extra prayers your way for tomorrow. I hope they figure things out soon and get you "better." Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Good luck! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Many positive thoughts being sent your way. All my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Sorry to hear about the cramps you're having. It's good you're going to get right to the Dr. though and hopefully have it successfully treated. People like us who have these chronic health issues really are right in going to the doctor when we sense something is wrong. Better to check things out. I'll be praying for you Dave. Please let us know. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Prayers coming David. Try to have good thoughts.... Be looking for your results.... Take care... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Sodium level is a tricky thing, huh. Mine was 119 when I was diagnosed last year -- a little more and I'd have been "off my feet" as the doc said - meaning coma. I have it checked every time I go in now -- about every 4-6 weeks to make sure. Have had no more problems with it, but you never know. My best to you through your tests. Take care. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 My prayers coming too, Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Prayers coming wishing you the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 David Extra prayers coming your way. Until you know for sure otherwise we shall go with "growing pains" for the cause of the leg cramps. Keep us posted and good luck tomorrow God Bless Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Praying for you David! Hope the doc. helps you out ASAP. Hang in there buddy. We're all here for you. Hugs, CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Good luck David, sending healing thoughts your way. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 David, Yes, you are Mr Positive most of the time so it is time for us to be positive for you. Prayers are on the way that this is just from overdoing etc. Hope you feel better soon. Will wait to see your post in the good news section. Lord knows, you deserve some good news for a change. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 David, Prayers on the way! Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Hi David. Sorry you have to worry about this. But, you must. Hope to hear that you are all straightened out tomorrow. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Yup....I'd insist the doc check those sodium levels immediately! Now...don't know if you've ever asked the doc about this, OR if it would apply in your case....but my hubby gets awful cramps at night sometimes and for a while he was on quinine. That helped but I think it was prescription. But then his 83 y/o mother who also gets cramps, said her doctor put her on calcium, magnesium and zinc and VOILA....no more leg cramps! Hubby is using it....and NO MORE LEG CRAMPS. I know your situation is a bit different, David....but ask your doc about this anyway, will you? It's OTC stuff....you can get the cal/mag/zinc all in one tablet....and maybe it'll work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 David, My vote is for growing pains. But my hope is that the tests show all is well. It is time for only good news from C-acres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Dave, Prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 David, I sure hope it is just from the extra work you did, but you are right to get it checked out. Good luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Prayers coming for you David! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Addie - if it's not his sodium level we'll get those tablets. Unfortunately, the only time he's had cramps like that was because of his lung tumor. so yes, I am scared, too, really scared, especially since Dave has expressed his fear. He called the onco doc and asked them to order blood work be done while he's at the hospital today getting his scans. I have been sick all weekend - my cold got worse and by Sat. eve. I had a fever, chills - that has passed now, but I have lost my voice and I slept in the recliner last night b/c laying down made me cough and I didn't want to disturb Dave, so I am tired. and when I'm tired I don't handle this stuff so well. I sure hope I'm making a trip to the drugstore to buy some supplements, Addie! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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