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post #1 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:08pm
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Just got a letter from Kaiser about my recent blood tests, and the results are GOOD. I'll be taking medication for the rest of my life but it's a small price to pay in the grand scheme. As some of you know, my Dad died at age 51. That's young, btw. He was a big man, 310 lbs to my 170, and cursed with a bloodline of fathers that died at his age or younger. I had a test two months ago that sent a scare through the household and pills are now a part of my daily routine. Fast forward two months and it was time for my follow-up tests. They had some concerns about my liver, my "bad" cholesteral, and some other things.

They took five vials of blood from me last Friday and I ended up blacking out. I wake up and there are scared nurses looking at me. I've never had that happen, and while I hate having blood taken, that was worse. Five vials! What are they, drinking this shit?

The tests came back and the medication looks to be working. Everything is back to normal or close to.

Not that this is of any import to you, but it could have been pretty bad and this is the forum for such things. On with your day, then!
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post #2 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:09pm
Nick, man, we've told you about signing in to Christus St. Silent Hill before. Cut that shit out.
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post #3 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:10pm
Can they clone you from red blood cells?
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post #4 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:10pm
Congrats. I had a similar set of good results for a blood test a few months back. It's a Helluva pick-me-up.
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post #5 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:11pm
Pills are good. I've got to take some for my epilepsy, and I can certainly deal with that better than I could deal with having a seizure while driving.

So yeah, congratulations.
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post #6 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:11pm
Glad to hear it, Nicholas. The day you become extinct is a sad day for me. As for the five vials, next time avoid going to Dr. Acula.
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post #7 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:11pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devincf
Can they clone you from red blood cells?
Because the world needs more of me.
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post #8 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:12pm
The Boys From Alpharetta
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post #9 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:12pm
Good to hear.
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post #10 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:14pm
Glad to hear it, Nick. This shit can stress you out to no end. But your doctors give you the results of tests by mail? Goddamn, I don't think I could take that. I have no end of stupid questions to assail my GP with.
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post #11 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:16pm
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My wife is a Cancer nurse (until Friday when she becomes a full time laser treatment wench), and she freaked out at that first bit of test results. I was in LA when she got them, doing Colonels stuff with the boys and it really was odd to hear her so worried/crazy.

Now, I can be a prick again.
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post #12 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:16pm
Cool news. Congrats on having happy blood and a manly swoon.
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post #13 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:17pm
Glad to hear the meds are working. Good luck in dealing with it in the future.
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post #14 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:19pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
They had some concerns about my liver, my "bad" cholesteral, and some other things.
Pills are good and all, but it might be time to replace Barnacles as the hangout of choice. Their cuisine hates arteries.
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post #15 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:21pm
Hooray for modern medicine! But FIVE tubes of blood? I hope you got a jug of OJ and a full sleeve of Oreos for that shit.
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post #16 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:21pm
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It's mostly genetic, and let's remember that I usually get grilled tuna steak or a chargilled chicken salad. Steve on the other hand...
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post #17 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:27pm
You're a good man, Nick. I'm glad you won't be joining Charles Crichton any time soon.
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post #18 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:33pm
I'm happy for you and your family that all is well, Nick.
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post #19 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:34pm
Good news, man.
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post #20 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:38pm
Congrats on the news, guy.
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post #21 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:41pm
congrats, sir. did you by any chance listen to mitch and avoid dr. acula?
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post #22 of 43
8/23/06 at 2:43pm
I already used that, butthead!
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post #23 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:04pm
Glad to hear you're ok. If things get worse, try not to cop it during a podcast, because that would be wierd.
Although the guys would probably make some banter out of it.
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post #24 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:06pm
Go Ni-ick!
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post #25 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:06pm
Very glad to hear that things are looking good on the tests! It is disturbing when healthcare practitioners looked scared. I always wonder if I am about to become John Hurt in Alien.

Sorry about the 5 vials, but the Chupacabra has needs too!
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post #26 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:11pm
Actually the five vials thing brought back a memory of one of my blood tests from a long time ago. They were taking multiple vials as well and as one finished they popped it off to attach another one, but before they got the second one on, I watched a little jet stream of my lifeforce shoot across the room. I didn't black out but I damn near hyperventilated.
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post #27 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:24pm
Glad you're well, Nick.
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post #28 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:50pm
Thank heavens the tests came back good.
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post #29 of 43
8/23/06 at 3:58pm
Health scares: Fun for the whole family! The family reactions are the worst. Every time you talk to anyone they look like they're going to burst into tears, which makes you want to isolate yourself so as to not make them feel worse, which sucks since you're the one that's sick in the first place.

Great that you're going to be okay.
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post #30 of 43
8/23/06 at 4:27pm
Good news. Oh, and about this:

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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
Five vials! What are they, drinking this shit?
It was for the chupacabra they keep tied up in back. He's in heat.
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post #31 of 43
8/23/06 at 5:12pm
Glad to hear you're alright Nick. Thats some scary shit. I know I would have been freaking. Keep it up with the healthy habits bit. You have the greatest reason in the world to keep going (Two wonderful females in your life).
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post #32 of 43
8/23/06 at 6:03pm
Best wishes, Nick! I'm glad everything is fine.
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post #33 of 43
8/23/06 at 6:08pm
Thanks Nick, those vials of blood will help me look young again.
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post #34 of 43
8/23/06 at 6:32pm
About a month ago, I seriously thought I was having a heart attack, and it's a panicy fear I wouldn't wish on anyone. Glad you're not on a fast track to morbidity.
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post #35 of 43
8/23/06 at 6:35pm
Glad all is well, Mr. Nunziata.

May your platelets continue to prosper.
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post #36 of 43
8/23/06 at 8:53pm
Insanity, sir. Terrific to hear it's all good.
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post #37 of 43
8/23/06 at 9:40pm
Good news, Nick. I know this scare myself. What meds are you on, by the way? As you remember, I too am on daily medication for my pummeled liver (due to a sickle cell crisis incident I had back in 2003). In fact, I recall letting you on on this at SDCC the following year... when we were getting liquored up at a bar in the Gaslamp. Now we can pour alcohol on our ailing livers together!
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post #38 of 43
8/23/06 at 10:31pm
Good on ya, mate!
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post #39 of 43
8/24/06 at 9:21am
gah.. that sounded really scary. Glad things should be fine for you.
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post #40 of 43
8/24/06 at 10:07am
Congrats, Nick.
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post #41 of 43
8/24/06 at 3:02pm
Glad to hear you're fine, Nick. I know the feeling when you're waiting for results & it's not a good one. Both my parents died in their early 50's so I was always worried about that when my doctor asks about family history, but having found out 3 years ago I was in fact adopted I now am blissfully ignorant of any genetic worries!
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post #42 of 43
8/24/06 at 4:58pm
Good news!
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post #43 of 43
8/24/06 at 6:02pm
This would be a dark world without The Nunz.
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