Day 29 - Recovery

Thursday Day 29

I woke up this morning and nothing had changed. I didn’t take any medication and trooped off to the hospital to see if I could get any help. I made an appointment on the way and was pleased that Dr Eakpatipan was able to see me at the time I would arrive. He told me to immediately to stop taking the Arcoxia and said that this is a common side effect of the medication. He then sent me off to see Dr Suthep, a gastroenterologist, who continued the streak of doctors with excellent bedside manner at the BNH. We had an in depth consultation with possible causes discussed one of them being an ulcer, which apparently can be brought on by the type of meds I was taking. He then gave me a physical examination and ruled any ulcer. He instructed me to stop taking the Arcoxia and prescribed Prevalin (for acid reflux) and Motilium (to relieve nausea and vomiting). I then went to a nearbny department store to have lunch which I wasn’t looking forward too. The Doctor had said I must eat and said ‘soft’ foods were best. No steak etc. Luckily Thai food with its staple of rice is soft in nature so no problems there. spicy food is a no go to so need to be careful about this. I took my medication just before lunch as instructed and was truly amazed at the results. Nearly immediately I felt better and was able to enjoy my first real meal since Monday.  I have to return to see Dr Suthep in a week but if this continues I hope I will be off all medication from then on in.