Ducky DooLittle ([info]duckydoo) wrote,
@ 2007-11-13 19:54:00
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Kidney failure sucks.

It's been almost 20 years since I have had this kind of trouble with my body... A trip to the hospital and a two week round with some of the most bad-ass antibiotics out there... I'm about 5 days into it. I think the antibiotics are about as hard on my body as the infection. I am mixing that with acupuncture and whole food healing. Anyone who knows my history (or has read my book) knows this is potentially a real bad thing. My kidneys are already compromised. The last time I had an infection of this nature I was in a coma. And comas suck. Anyway... I am trying to heal up out of it. Right now I have wobbly-Bambi like legs. I feel great if I can just get simple things like the dishes done in a day. And I think I have been sick for some time and just forcing myself to work through it. For example when I was on the road in Pennsylvania I took a nap in a grocery store deli section in between appearances. That's pretty sad! Please send all good wishes. I need 'em.




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[info]banshee
2007-11-14 01:06 am UTC (link)
Oooooh, I'm so sorry you're going through this!
I really hope the antibiotics do their thang fast, and that you heal up soon. Take care of yourself! :)

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[info]delicatetbone
2007-11-14 01:14 am UTC (link)
Damn girl! I'm glad you're taking care of yourself with good foods and alternative medicine too.

Are you taking probiotics to help the natural flora in your system?

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[info]buscemi
2007-11-14 01:22 am UTC (link)
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon, Ducky. *sends good thoughts*

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[info]insomnia
2007-11-14 01:25 am UTC (link)
Sounds bad. I suppose that the best you can do is to keep on the antibiotics and have lots of liquids, lots of whole cranberry juice, unsweetened apple juice, lemon, and maybe even some green vegetable juices if you can.

Hope things get better soon... no comas for you... I insist!

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[info]divalano
2007-11-14 01:25 am UTC (link)
Feel better. That's scary evil shit, being kidney sick. Oddly, another friend is sitting in the ER right now being kidney sick. Waiting to see if she needs me to head over. Feel real better soon. Hugs.

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[info]zero_madre
2007-11-14 01:26 am UTC (link)
Oh my god, I'm so sorry!
I am sending tons and tons and tons of get better wishes to you

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[info]treads
2007-11-14 01:36 am UTC (link)
Hey, I spoke to K. and we can get you groceries, fruits, and veggies on Thursday if that would be any help. Just let us know what you need.

If we can do anything to help you gather your strength to beat this, we will.

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[info]duckydoo
2007-11-14 08:02 pm UTC (link)
Oh thank you. Seems there is penty of food. Luckily there is Urban Organtic delivery and close stores. And my instinct is to hide right now. But now I know you are there is I need you. Thanks Ben.

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[info]indiefilmpage
2007-11-14 01:42 am UTC (link)
Wishing you the best.

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That anonymous comment...
[info]talentshow
2007-11-14 01:53 am UTC (link)
That anonymous comment was me. I forgot I wasn't logged in.

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[info]duckydoo
2007-11-14 08:03 pm UTC (link)
I just wrote a similar note to Ben... thank you. Seems there is penty of food. Luckily there is Urban Organtic delivery and close stores. And my instinct is to hide right now. But now I know you are there is I need you. At least now I k ow why gigging was so freaking hard... remember I thought I had the flu before we left. And I ws feverish the first night...ugh.

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Re: That anonymous comment... - [info]talentshow, 2007-11-14 09:34 pm UTC

[info]happydog
2007-11-14 01:58 am UTC (link)
all good wishes for health and recovery, good vibes, positive energy, and all such stuff headed your way.

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[info]nsingman
2007-11-14 02:05 am UTC (link)
Oh, gosh! Lots and lots of good wishes for your health on the way.

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[info]dabroots
2007-11-14 02:16 am UTC (link)
My best to you.

I'll hold your kidneys close to my heart and hope your kidneys don't get too confused by their new location.

DAB

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[info]vaysha
2007-11-14 02:32 am UTC (link)
sweet ducky,
know that you are in my thoughts and I am thinking of you.
Lot's of Love
Vaysha~

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[info]darkphoenixrisn
2007-11-14 02:46 am UTC (link)
Get well soon.

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[info]mezzoe
2007-11-14 02:53 am UTC (link)
OH goodness... how awful :-(
But you are a strong chica. Stronger than most.

Much good juju being sent your way.

Me and my Kitteez

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[info]gordonzola
2007-11-14 02:54 am UTC (link)
good luck Ducky. I just lost a friend to kidney failure so please take care of yourself, ok?

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[info]jslorentz
2007-11-14 03:06 am UTC (link)
Fast and full recovery! That's an order! From some fan you've never actually met! :)

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[info]skylyr
2007-11-14 03:10 am UTC (link)
Oh Sweetie, I Hope you are better soon. I will send as much positive energy as possible your way.

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[info]mslivewire
2007-11-14 03:24 am UTC (link)
I had to take some wicked antibiotics for my MRSA infection this past summer - the only thing that got me through was coupling the antibiotics with acidophilus pills - it's a natural bacteria that is destroyed by antibiotics, without it your digestion and other yeasty like infections can set in.

Check with you doctor - but I don't believe it can hurt to take them - they can be found in most any natural health food store in the refrig section (it's live bacteria so it will die outside refridgeration for long periods of time).

Heal fast and be well!!!!

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/digestiveproblems/a/Acidophilus.htm

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[info]gwferguson
2007-11-14 03:24 am UTC (link)
Good wishes? You've got 'em! Remember: you'll always have friends thinking good thoughts for you in Richmond!

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[info]dorothy_parka
2007-11-14 03:38 am UTC (link)
arrgh! that sucks. I hope you heal quickly.

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[info]kiitos
2007-11-14 03:55 am UTC (link)
Scary shit!! I pray that you are feeling better!! I will say the long healing prayer for you. You are probably already using it but I recommend the knutsen's (sp?) just cranberry juice - expensive but worth it. I also recommend ester C - which is way more absorbent than any other C. Raw, dark, miso (eden brand is the best) mixed with raw tahini, raw garlic, and cayenne powder is super healing food eaten as a spread or with raw veggies. No coma for Duckie!!! I will write to the Guardian in France and ask him to pray for you as well.

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[info]kiitos
2007-11-14 03:58 am UTC (link)
sorry, I meant Ducky!

yes, I second the acidophillus taking talk!! I'm sending you lots of healing energy!!!

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[info]llahamamama
2007-11-14 04:07 am UTC (link)
I will keep you and your nephrologist in my prayers.

May you have a great recovery!!
May you have a kick ass nephrologist!!!

What antibiotic do they have you taking?

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[info]sparklechild
2007-11-14 04:09 am UTC (link)
*sends you majorly positive Karma vibes of good health*

If worse comes to worse and you needed a new kidney, I know I'd go in to be tested to see if we match. :)

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[info]weekendpbs
2007-11-14 04:27 am UTC (link)
feel better soon dear! take care.

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[info]hawkdancer
2007-11-14 04:32 am UTC (link)
Oh dear! Take care of yourself!

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[info]washu_lover
2008-01-09 08:40 pm UTC (link)
I hope you feel better!

I <3 the benwa episode!

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