Under the Weather
Sorry I haven't been so good about blogging lately. At my son's last basketball game (three weeks ago) I started having massive stomach pains. Steve took me to the emergency instant care and found out among other things that I am very anemic. I was sent to the hospital for an iv and every other day I had to be given bags of an iron substance. Weird thing--after the first treatment I no longer craved ice. I told the doctor about this but he said it's an old wive's tale (low iron and chewing ice have nothing to do with each other). I swear they do. I've craved ice for eight years now and chewed on it nonstop. Now that craving is completely gone. Yesterday I had surgery to further correct the anemia problem. So--I'm in some pain and just taking it easy for the next few days.
Mark your calendars for March 25th from 1-3 p.m. I have a two hour QVC Creating Keepsakes show.
Have a great week. Here's hoping spring is right around the corner--it's been snowing here in Utah.
Sincerely,
Lisa
Mark your calendars for March 25th from 1-3 p.m. I have a two hour QVC Creating Keepsakes show.
Have a great week. Here's hoping spring is right around the corner--it's been snowing here in Utah.
Sincerely,
Lisa
120 Comments:
Hope you're on the mend! Sending prayers for you on a speedy recovery. And, I'll be tuning in to QVC! I LOVE when you're on.
Take care!
Mary W.
Chas., SC
I agree with the anemia/ice craving old tale. Been there - done that myself. A hysterectomy solved my anemia issues and no more ice cravings. Speedy recovery wishes to you!!!
Hi Lisa, Sorry to hear you have been feeling under the weather. You were right about the ice chewing being a symptom of the anemia. I found this article on Wikipedia that explains it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagophagia
I hope you have a very speedy recovery!
I am praying for a quick recovery for you. And those "old wives' tales"?? They had their start somewhere. I've seen the anemia/ice chewing connection in several friends over the years...it's not just in your head. :)
Lisa,
So very sorry to hear you are under the weather. I hope your recovering is speedy!
God Bless,
Shanon
May you have a speedy recovery, Lisa!
I hope you feel better soon!
Wow, Lisa, I am sorry for that, but happy you found out and are on the mend. I will pray for your health. Take care!
Wow. That's awful! I'm glad to hear that you are being treated and hopefully you'll be feeling up to par soon!
I hope your feeling better real soon!!
oh, man! I sure hope you feel better soon! Positive thoughts and prayers your way....
Hope you feel better soon - it sounds unpleasant!
Boy, everyone on the Blogs have been sick. Hope you will soon be well! Can't wait to see you on QVC!
Big Hug!
Colleen M.
Stafford, TX
Glad you are getting it treated and doing better. Take care, I bet the kids are being great nurses for you!
I chewed ice continually through 2 of my pregnancies and was very anemic for both of them. Sometimes old wives know what they're talking about.
Get well soon!
FEEL BETTER!!!! Cant wait to see you on QVC !
Sending well wishes your way. Take care of yourself! Love when you are on QVC. Take care. I know your loving family will really care for you.
Get Well Soon!!!!
You and my sister--I just have to laugh about the ice. I can't talk on the phone with her and not hear huge craters of ice being chomped in my ear....ha.
Hopefully you'll have a quick recovery! (I should tell her about this....she does it all day!)
Lisa sending good wishes your way, Hoping you feel like your old self soon but, of course without the craving for ice!
Oh Lisa,
so sorry to hear you've been so under the weather. I hope you are back to your old self soon - or should i say a new and improved self?
Positive thoughts coming your way from Seattle, where it too snowed yesterday!!! eeek.
Blessing that you discovered what was bothering you. Hope you have a speedy recover! Make sure to rest and take time for you, the crafting world can wait... We need you but everyone wants you healthy first!
Take care of yourself . Moms spend all their time taking care of everybody else, it's hard, but put yourself first sometimes. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Hi Lisa
I am sorry that you have been in pain and not well!
I am currently under-going the Venofer IV Iron treatments too. I hope that makes you feel much better ( it should!!!) and that you recover quickly from your surgery.
Since October I have had a double mastectomy ( still going thru reconstruction, long process) and a complete hysterectomy. Now i am doing the IV Iron and have just started my 5 years of a pill a day to prevent further Breast Cancer.
I am hopeful and feeling better. I am married and have 2 daughters ages 10 and 15 - lots to be thankful for and to get better for.
My prayers are with you! and I'll be watching for you on QVC!
love, Victoria in SW Ohio
I hope you feel better soon!!!
Wow Lisa,
I can just imagine what you will accomplish when you feel 100%...watch out world...here she comes! Sending you warm wishes and a full, speedy recovery!
My iron levels were extremely low for several years. Tried everything to get them up. Ended up having a hysterectomy - solved everything. And, I stopped chewing ice - much to the delight of my husband who couldn't stand the sound. My doctor said ice chewing is definitely a sign of anemia - so is craving/eating weird things like chalk and dirt - so I guess I should be glad I just craved ice. Take care of yourself! Your family needs you strong and healthy. :)
Angie
I hope you continue on your path of recovery. I am sending many prayers for you to get better. May peace be with you.
Sorry to hear you haven't been well. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Lisa,
I craved ice as well when I was anemic and pregnant with my sons. Doctors aren't always right. Hope you get well soon!
Ditto - everyone is sick. Feel better. Never heard that about the chewing ice, I have been doing that for quite a few years and picked up steam that last two years. (Like every hour.)
Keep us posted and prayers with you.
I hope you feel better and recover quickly! Sending hugs your way!
Hope you get to feeling better soon. I too am anemic and chew ice nonstop.... that is all I want to "eat".... maybe I should have the iron i.v. as suggested to see if that would help out....
Take care and see you on the air soon!
So sorry you've had these problems. Praying you'll be feeling much better very soon - and that Spring is just around the corner! :0) God bless you.
Get well soon Lisa! Can't wait for QVC!!
Get well soon Lisa!
Feel better soon...will look for you on QVC. I love the shows you do with David. You both have such great chemistry together.
Wow Lisa I am so glad you okay! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
I totally disagree with the doctor too! I was severly anemic (6.7) and couldn't get enough ice to chew on!
Hope you feel better soon . . . my house kinda falls apart when Mom is sick! Thinking of you, Jeanne Pellerin
Sending lots of get well wishes your way. Please take care.
From previous posts it sounds like you have wonderful friends, neighbors and ward members. I hope one, or more of them, come and pamper you a little right now. I would bring you some cupcakes, but since I live by Disneyland...might be a bit of a drive. Hang in there and enjoy the fact you have an excuse to do NOTHING!!!!
Hoping that you are feeling better soon! You will be in my prayers. I'm sure everything will be fine.
Sandy
Hi Lisa,
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers. Take time to relax and let yourself heal. Read a book, watch a good movie, play games, make puzzles, eat whatever makes you happy. Use this time to pamper yourself because you deserve it.
Hugs,
Cheryl C
Manchester, CT
Hoping you have a speedy recovery and are feeling better soon.
I'm totally with you on the ice craving/anemia thing.
I crave ice but I feel great. Better get checked out by the Dr. though. I've heard about the hysterectomy and the anemia stuff before. Hope your soon on the mend!!
Bev
Mesa, AZ
I hope you are MUCH better soon. I, too, craved ice when I was anemic. I used to make treats of crushed ice and I loved ice from the hospital ice machine. Took iron pill and the craving was gone and has yet to return. So I concur with you.
Hi Lisa, sorry to hear u where sick. I will pray for a speedy recovery. Take care and blog soon.
Hi Lisa!
So sorry to hear about your surgery,but am glad to hear that you will now be feeling better.Isn't it odd how they never figured out you were anemic when you were pregnant with Sage?I hope all is well,and that you enjoy some rest while you can!Be well!
Barbara Parnell
Oh, I hope you are feeling better soon. My prayers are with you. Can't wait to see you on QVC. Last time I got the Slice. LOVE IT!
Doris M.
Lisa - you are added to my prayers. hope things get better soon.
Don't you just wonder sometimes when doctors pooh-pooh things that you know are happening with your body? I read that Wikipedia article someone mentioned and it sure sounds legit to me. I had an aunt that I'm told ate dirt from the flower pots when she was pg - and in that article there is a reference to soil. Strange - but still a need for something her body was missing, I guess. Hope you're feeling better soon, Lisa. Can't wait for a new QVC show. Hope you're with David.
I say phooey to your Dr. I am a nurse. I worked with a gal who chomped ice ALL the time....come to find out she was anemic too! Once she got her anemia and iron levels normal she no longer chewed ice all night long.
Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery!!
Sorry to hear you have been so ill and thankful the doctors were able to identify it so quickly. My sister is also an ice eater and believes the same as you - low iron as she also has dealt with that over the past several years.
Take care and get better soon!
Helen
The surgeon is wrong; what you have is called pica, and i am an internist and have seen it;
please see below from wikipedia in simple english:
The scant research that has been done on the root causes of pica suggests that the majority of those afflicted tend to suffer some biochemical deficiency, and more often, iron deficiency[citation needed]. The association between pica and iron deficiency anemia is so strong that most patients with iron deficiency will admit to some form of pica.[citation needed] Often the substance eaten by those with the disorder contains the mineral of deficiency.
Hope you are feeling better; all of us out here in web-land are praying for you! You got to get better soon! We want to see you on QVC this month!
love,
Rosa
Hi Lisa,
Hope you are feeling better. I have had stomach, anemia issues myself this past year. One of the results was the removal of my gallbladder. I am wondering what sort of surgery you had.
Hope you are feeling well soon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Feel better soon!
Hope you have a speedy recovery Lisa!
I also have severe anemia problems. I have to get IV therapy every 3-4 months. I've had 2 blood transfusions. It's no fun. I also found out about my anemia because of severe stomach pains that I was having. At the same time I was diagnosed with Celiacs disease. I hope all turns out well for you.
Oh, if I were there, I would give you a big hug. Hope you are better and back to normal soon. Take care of yourself...we all know what a superwoman you are! :)
wow -- hope you feel better soon. I will mark my calendar -- love the QVC shows.
I am another one who definitely believes ice chewing and anemia have a connection. Was true in my case. Sorry you're having problems and hope you'll be well soon.
I'm with you... My mom chewed on ice ALL THE TIME until she was diagnosed and treated for anemia.... glad to hear you're on the mend.
Lisa!! Oh,no. Big hugs from The Ackmans!! Love ya!!
Les
Sorry to hear you have been in so much pain, and had to have surgery. Best wishes on a quick recovery!
Oh my gosh, I hope it corrects the problem. Cole had surgery in Provo at midnight Sunday night. Appendix. we found out at 7 so made a mad dash down there on bad roads. We brought her home and then we will take her down on Monday when we go dwon for Jerry's surgery. I hope you get feeling better. I can't imagine you being down for very long. LOL
I hope you feel better soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Can't wait to see yo on QVC!
Hope your feeling better soon! Looking forward to watching you on QVC. Take Care and God Bless!
Crystal
Hope you're feeling better quickly!
Praying you are feeling better very soon!
Looking forward to seeing you on QVC!
Take care. God bless.
Tight Hugs...
Nanette :)
Wishing you a speeding recovery!
Many blessings,
I wish you a speedy recovery. Take care and see on QVC.
Oh my goodness! I hope that you feel much better soon! I had two surgeries in 2007 and I remember how painful it is afterwards. You will be in my prayers! I am looking forward to the QVC show! Take care of yourself!
Ashley
Lisa, I hope you are feeling better soon. I'll keep you in my prayers. I have had anemia all my life. It's been a challenge sometimes as an adult. I know your doctors are taking great care of you. Blessings to you and your family. Danielle
My prayers are with you Lisa! So glad you have your iron under control! I suffered from anemia too - - and it is not fun!
God Bless!
Hope you are up and around soon.
Lisa-
BIG HUGS and prayers your way to wish you a quick recovery. March 25th isn't that far away. Take it easy.
Hugs-
Kathy F-Great Falls, MT
Hey Lisa-
I hope you feel better soon!! I have problems with being Anemic, but not even close to how anemic you must be. I was taking prescription and otc iron tablets for years but they hurt my stomach and made me constipated. I discovered something from my health food store a couple months ago THAT IS AWESOME AND TOTALLY SOLVED MY ANEMIC PROBLEM!!! and I've already recommended and helped a couple other people already. I take Liquid CHLOROPHYLL made by a company called "Natures Sunshine" i take 1-2x day with cup of water or any liquid i think. you can't taste it and it has helped me in so many other ways too! i no longer have to take iron supplements at all, my periods/cramps are SOOO much better and i have more energy. it truly is amazing and i'm so glad i found this product!! I just wanted to pass that info along and if you do end up trying it, i would love to hear if its helped you.
love, Rachel in Roanoke VA
Sending you good wishes!
Hope you are feeling better and back to your creative self again soon!
Feel better soon!
Lay around as much as you can!!
Hi Lisa - I hope you are feeling better soon! Looking forward to your QVC visit!!
Sorry to hear about that. I hope you feel better soon. Rest and take good care of yourself.
I will be watching QVC - you rock and you are so sweet.
XXXX
Hi Lisa,
I too have a huge ice craving. I have for at least 10 years, my ice maker in my fridge can't keep up with me. My doc is the one that said it was because of the anemia.( I also crave the smell of fresh dirt, he said that was a symptom as well) When I read your post, a light went on because just lately I have been experiencing a lot of lower abdominal pain( I am not pregnant) and was wondering if I should go have it checked out. Over the last 10 years the only time I haven't chewed ice was immediately after giving birth I was right back at it within a month or two?? Go figure? thanks for the post, I think I will go get checked out!
Lisa, Take care of yourself. I am thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. A friend of mine had the same thing about Ice and Anemia. When the anemia was resolved the craving for ice was reduced. Go figure!
Get well soon!
Karen W
North Carolina
Hi Lisa,
I will be praying for your speedy recovery. I hope you feel better soon. I cannot wait to see you at QVC. Sending you lots of hugs.
Grace C.
There is a reason they are called old wives tales- we know what we are talking about- been there, done that, for years- had surgery- no more ice cravings- not kidding!
Praying you feel better soon...take care of yourself.
I hope that you're feeling better now that they have "fixed" you.
My doctors (two OBs and one specialist) all told me that chewing ice was a sign of an iron deficiency. I did it through both of my pregnancies.
Get your rest and take care of yourself!
Angie
I agree too! When I was pregnant I couldn't stop chewing ice either. I had a cup of it everywhere I went, after I had my baby the craving went away. I think lil' babes was stealing all my iron.
Get Well Soon Lisa! (and take advantage of the down time!)
Get well soon Lisa! (Rest well and you're sure to recover quicker!)
So sorry you had to have surgery.
Rest and relax!
We all look forward to seeing you on QVC March 25th.
Sending prayers your way!
Here's to a speedy recovery!!
Prayers for a speedy recovery, Lisa.
Feel better Lisa. :)
So sorry you aren't feeling well. If you are like me, my kids make my day and I am sure your kids and hubby are taking good care of you. Can't wait for QVC. I watch, record and rewatch ha. Good buys always.
Take care
Carol in Peoria, Arizona
I have always hated ice in my cups. Couldn't even stand it touching my lips. Then all of a sudden I started craving it like an addict! About a year later they found out I was so anemic, they couldn't perform the surgery I needed. I had to go into the doctor's office for an 8 hour iron drip and the ice cravings stopped. So it is NOT an old wive's tale. It's fact!
Hi Lisa. You poor thing! I feel so bad for you! It can be very scary having pain like that, not knowing what's going on! I'm so glad they figured out quickly what it was. We are all so busy and we tend to take our health for granted at times. That's why I try to smile, laugh and enjoy life everyday, no matter what! The ice chewing really IS related to anemia. My sister went through the same thing years ago. Make sure you give yourself enough time to recover. Don't do anything until you feel ready! Can't wait for QVC!! You're in my prayers. Barb :)
Lisa I too craved ice and was severly anemic once I had my colon cancer surgery and a few bags of blood I have not craved ice once and anyone of my friends can tell you I use to eat at least a 10 lb bag each and every day for years. I totally agree that being anemic causes the ice craving. Here's to a speedy recovery! Hugs
Get well soon!
I'm so sorry to hear about your illness but it sounds like you're on the way to a speedy recovery. Take care Lisa!
Can't wait to see you on QVC, you are the best:)
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Lori
get well, this sounds like something that my mother has been going through.
Wishinig you a speedy recovery all the way from Alaska!
Roberta
Yep, the ice thing sounds suspicious...reminds me of when my kids were teething and miserable diapers and the doctor said no, it couldn't be connected. Sorry for the visual...I'm glad you're on the mend, but sorry for the situation - get well soon! We need some Lisa inspiration - I adore your positive attitude!
Hi lisa! i am a doctor and the ice is true! and i have it! i have met you several times and you are such a sweetie! love your classes! I was in the princess dorm at cku wdw and the mardi gras dorm at cku houston. i am from new orleans...remember me?
get some deserved rest! and scrapbook! that is the best medicine! doctors orders! hugs gf!
denise
Lisa,
Praying you are feeling well, soon. Take it easy!!!
Penny
Sorry to hear that you are unwell Lisa. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Make sure you get plenty of rest and look after yourself. In my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Hugs, Katrina xx
Hope you are well very soon. Will keep you in my prayers.
Lisa, I just got on your blog and read about your stomach problems. My mom is suffering from stomach aches, she believes is an ulcer. She too is anemic and is ALWAYS chewing ice. She is much older than you of course, but I wonder if being anemic could be causing her stomach issues? I am going to tell her about this and haver her her mention this to her doctor. Hope you are feeling better.
Denise in Texas~
PS...you need to do a CKU in Corpus Christi :)
Prayers sending out to you Lisa! I hope you recover from surgery quickly!
Hope you are on the mend!
Looking forward to QVC on the 25th!
Best Wishes!
so sorry to hear you're not feeling well - hopefully things will turn around soon for you!
i do agree with you about the ice cravings though - i craved for YEARS until i had a hysterectomy...wow! what a huge difference! i don't even want popsicles anymore!!
feel better!
suzanne
Take care -- and old wives might be smarter than doctors! :)
I am glad you were able to get the care you needed and are healing. I hope it wasn't too major and that you'll be able to be up and around soon. Take care!
I'm a doc and i do believe the ice and anemia is TRUE!!!
Its called "pica" and involves ice or other nonnutritive substances. I had it with my first pregnancy!!!
OHMY....surgery....ugh. Hopefully just a quick scope? I pray for speedy recovery!
I also agree with shmoop.
I am a registered dietitian and learned many years ago about "Pica". It is the name for a nutrition disorder in which a person craves and eats non food substances.
Common are clay, paper and ice. If a person has these symptoms, as a nutritionist, we are taught to look for anemia (low iron) as anemia could cause this disorder.
I remember when you mentioned this on the air during a QVC show about a year ago and thinking it could be iron deficiency.
A friend of mine was just telling me about how they just loved to chew plain ice in the evening. I immediately told him he should have his iron checked!
Pica isn't always caused by anemia, but it is the most common reason for it, is my understanding.
What a coincidence!
I hope you feel better soon.
Hi Lisa,
If I may add this in...When I was anemic 10+ years ago, I got sent to a hematologist who asked me first thing off the bat, "Do you crave ice?" It's not a wive's tale.
Gosh ... I know all about the ice chewing thing, I was going through a 10 pound bag every two days, found out I was anemic, went on Iron pills and am much better now with no more ice cravings. I'm having surgery in June, hoping that will fix everything up so I no longer have to take the iron pills.
Happy to hear you are on the mend Lisa!
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