Ups and downs

This year in the FE household has been a mixture of ups and downs.

UP.

The youngest daughter became pregnant.

DOWN.

The eldest daughter and her fiancé were informed that if they wanted children then they would have to have IVF treatment.

DOWN.

The son was diagnosed with cancer of the Thyroid.

UP.

Had a superb holiday in Crete.

DOWN.

We were burgled during the night in the last week of the holiday.

DOWN

Mrs FE diagnosed with suspected Bowel cancer.

UP.

Mrs FE found to be completely free of Cancerous cells.

UP.

The Boy had his cancerous Thyroid removed.

UP.

Eldest daughter suddenly finds she is pregnant without undergoing IVF.

UP.

The son has his follow up radiotherapy to kill off any remaining cancer cells.

DOWN.

TFE is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer.

DOWN.

And you won’t believe this. The Boy has also be diagnosed with a peptic ulcer! (Keep it in the family).

That’s 6 UPS and 6 DOWNS

Just saying like. I thought I’d get this out of the way before the years end. For all I know I may suffer from a massive Myocardial infarction or some such.

But hey, look on the bright side. Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh……………………….

Just kidding.

It never rains but it pours

Oh Bugger

I think a trip to the Doctor’s is on the cards.

I’ve spent the last few days in discomfort. Now I think I know why.

The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning pain…

Check

In particular this occurs at night towards the morning hours as this is when you are most likely to have no food in your stomach.

Check

Additionally, stomach ulcer symptoms frequently come and go.

Check. Happened briefly on holiday

Other Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers

If a stomach ulcer becomes sufficiently advanced, other symptoms may develop. These can include:

• Dark, black or red stool (indicating blood in the stool) Haven't dared look.
• Nausea or loss of appetite have been feeling sick as a dog for the last four days. My stomach didn’t ask for food.
• Fatigue or weakness (due to anaemia from blood loss). This is more prevalent in women than men. I’ve been permanently tired. 
• Weight loss I’ve had to make a new hole in my belt.
• Vomiting of blood (typically black; think of the colour of a scab) Nope.

Oh well. I must take the rough with the smooth (Groans in agony)(Just kidding), I’m not getting any younger.