tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post1449998734736983643..comments2023-06-30T00:57:26.573-07:00Comments on Leukemia Fighter! (CML); I Am Dancing and Traveling My Way Through: A Day in the Emergency Room: February 9, 2011Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-697290035366474052013-04-20T13:31:30.173-07:002013-04-20T13:31:30.173-07:00After looking over a few of the blog articles on y...After looking over a few of the blog articles on your site, I honestly like your technique of <br />blogging. I saved it to my bookmark webpage list and will be checking back soon.<br />Please check out my website too and let me know what you think.<br /><br /><br />My homepage; <a href="http://clipshare.mors.by/users/DaleGrove" rel="nofollow">private krankenzusatzversicherung</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-5636138642888889902012-07-22T13:28:18.452-07:002012-07-22T13:28:18.452-07:00Interestingly enough, I have had multiple experien...Interestingly enough, I have had multiple experiences with BOTH Desert Regional and Eisenhower; personally, and for years with my mother and I have actually found that the "care" that I received was FAR better at Desert Regional. My single experience with Eisenhower and my multiple experiences at Eisenhower with my mother have not been good. I could list many examples, but won't.<br />I have also been blessed with excellent doctors, that practice at both hospitals; hence the expedited diagnosis and immediate care. My doctors have saved my life on multiple occasions! lol<br />Eisenhower WAS much closer to where I was and would have been a whole lot more convenient for my family, but knowing that I was in for the long haul,I chose Desert.<br /><br />Funny how different people have different experiences at the same facilities. I am guessing that having a great doctor really is a plus; my doctor diagnosed me from a blood test the night before and had an oncologist ready and waiting for me at the ER the next morning.<br /><br />Medical stuff SUCKS and no matter where you are hospitalized, it is very important that you have a personal advocate there with you, at ALL times!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-54224152379025799052012-07-20T12:43:00.764-07:002012-07-20T12:43:00.764-07:00I'm surprised you had such a good experience a...I'm surprised you had such a good experience at Desert Regional, but I'm happy for you as those of us who live here have had bad experiences and heard about many, such as my neighbors son almost dying after his appendix burst because the Desert Regional ER sent him home on 3 different occasions without doing any blood tests, telling the mom that it was just the flu. I was a little surprised you didn't go to Eisenhower since you were in Palm Desert, it is closer and a much better hospital. I'm glad you are feeling better and that you were able to be treated in Palm Springs without the long wait and without having your symptoms ignored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-69578607157377204132011-05-24T07:43:55.470-07:002011-05-24T07:43:55.470-07:00Wow, how crazy is that! I honestly had mild sympto...Wow, how crazy is that! I honestly had mild symptoms until the very end. That was when I had 382,000 withe cells. Seems as though when you are in relatively good shape it doesn't effect you quite as much! The dancing must've kept me going. Where are you located? Hope you continue to feel great!<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-336522504875896942011-05-24T05:49:33.054-07:002011-05-24T05:49:33.054-07:00I was recently diagnosed with CML - I'm workin...I was recently diagnosed with CML - I'm working on reading your blog.<br /><br />I'm 25 and had a WBC of 250k I only found out because I work at a cancer diagnostic lab and gave blood to have a new machine validated. Who knew.<br /><br />I had no symptoms, no swollen spleen, no blurred vision, no headaches. Heck I even lift weights 5 days a week. I'm on my first week of gleevec and feeling great. In fact I thought I felt great before, but now I'm feeling even better.Ron Woodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-28407576643191564532011-03-29T13:14:05.541-07:002011-03-29T13:14:05.541-07:00Hi, The when/how and why are a mystery, but an edu...Hi, The when/how and why are a mystery, but an educated guess was that it began 4-6 months before I was diagnosed.<br />The Biggest "clue/symptom" was from a optometrist, I actually went in for an overdue eye exam and he saw blood in my eyes.<br />Looking back though, I had all of the typical symptoms: bruising, slight shortness of breath, a bit tired, night sweat and a few days before my Dr. appointment fullness when eating. None of it interfered with my very active lifestyle and it was all easily explained away.<br /><br />Yes, the ER can be an interesting place, I spent the entire day down there! I really don't have any major complaints.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the book recommend, I love to read and am just about finished with my current book.<br /><br />Best to you,<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-59065866601866996512011-03-28T19:17:59.787-07:002011-03-28T19:17:59.787-07:00Thank you for sharing. I am positive it is healin...Thank you for sharing. I am positive it is healing for you to write your experiences, feelings, fears, and hopes. When/how/why do they think it started? And what symptoms did you experience before you saw your doctor originally? <br /><br />I am an x-ray tech student and daily I see people that come through the ER. I perform many a chest x-ray and relate to what you were saying about your ER experience. <br /><br />I wish you the best.... May I recommend an inspirational read, "Love, Medicine and Miracles" by Dr. Bernie Siegel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com