So you know how I have been bitching for like 2 years

[zoidberg]

about how I suck at running and never get any faster no matter how hard I try?

The head coach of my running group suggested that I see a doctor because of the big mismatch between my level of effort and my results.

So I did.

Turns out I am so shockingly, severely anemic that they think I might be in the early stages of congestive heart failure. I have to get an EKG and shit. I guess some of my kidney tests showed some not great things. The doctor is surprised that I am even up walking around like this. It has been going on for a long time.

So maybe I don't suck after all. I ran a 12 min mile half marathon while almost fucking dead from anemia. Maybe I'm actually awesome.

[Susie]

Wow.

Stuff like this is why I cringe when active friends of mine, who run, race, and do tri's, don't get physicals annually or so just because they seem fine. Our activity levels and fitness can mask so much.

Glad you are getting this checked out!

[wambam]

0_0

Holey moley! I'm glad you saw a doctor and that hopefully you can get help.

[zoidberg]

Jul 2, 2013 8:07:05 GMT -5 Susie said:

Wow.

Stuff like this is why I cringe when active friends of mine, who run, race, and do tri's, don't get physicals annually or so just because they seem fine. Our activity levels and fitness can mask so much.

Glad you are getting this checked out!

I will admit that I don't get bloodwork like this done regularly (obviously), but I always felt like I was probably fine because I go to the doctor all the damn time. I go to the gyno religiously whenever I am supposed to, I go for my headache appointments, etc. and they ask me about symptoms of stuff like this (lethargy, shortness of breath, etc.) but I always say no because I don't really have those. I get short of breath when I exert myself, but I don't feel that way just walking around. And I don't really get periods because I have an IUD so I think they don't really consider me at risk for this kind of thing.

They are sending me to some specialists to figure out what the hell is going on. My best guess is that I have some kind of malabsorption issue because I actually do take iron already. I think I read once about an autoimmune anemia that is related to celiac disease (which I have) but I can't look it up right now because I have sworn off the google until the testing is finished.

[tuggyruns]

Goodness gracious! So glad you got a physical. I think I am going to go schedule one now...! Hope you get some anwsers!

[jene]

Oh my goodness! I am happy that you went to the dr.!

[sitnspin]

Wow.  It is so good that you went to get checked out!

[ebeth]

well that's scary. here's hoping you and MD can sort out what's going on and find a solution.

[setsail1999]

Oh dear! Glad you got it checked out and they took your concerns seriously! Hope the rest of the tests give you some more answers.

[gt7301b]

Yikes!! Hopefully you can get things figured out soon.

[sadlebred]

OMG! I'm really glad that they were able to catch this!! Scary stuff!

[agswife]

First of all, MAYBE you're actually awesome? You're DEFINITELY awesome!

Second of all, thank goodness you went to see a doctor - that's some scary shizz, lady.

[shorty20]

Wow, at least you found out!  Good luck!

[Deleted]

Oh gosh!  That is so scary.  I hope they figure out what's wrong quickly so you can feel better! 

[mcc]

Oh wow, glad you went to get checked out! Hope everything is ok!

[Brit]

That is so scary! I'm glad that you are aware of it now at least. I hope you get more answers soon - waiting will probably be the worst part. Ugh.

[Deleted]

Whoa! How scary. Best of luck to you!

[finallykrisb]

So scary! At least now you can get answers and a plan.

[trigal]

Yikes!! I'm glad you are finding some answers. Good luck!!

PS... We think you're awesome regardless of your pace!

[So_Fetch]

OMG I'm glad you're getting it checked out. And I'm totally jealous of your 12 minute mile half.

[mfluder]

How scary! Good luck, I hope it works out well. ETA I feel like that reads as callous or something, it's really not. I hope you find answers soon and I'm glad they found it now. I worry about these kind of things.

[sassystace]

Jul 2, 2013 8:15:07 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

Jul 2, 2013 8:07:05 GMT -5 Susie said:

Wow.

Stuff like this is why I cringe when active friends of mine, who run, race, and do tri's, don't get physicals annually or so just because they seem fine. Our activity levels and fitness can mask so much.

Glad you are getting this checked out!

I will admit that I don't get bloodwork like this done regularly (obviously), but I always felt like I was probably fine because I go to the doctor all the damn time. I go to the gyno religiously whenever I am supposed to, I go for my headache appointments, etc. and they ask me about symptoms of stuff like this (lethargy, shortness of breath, etc.) but I always say no because I don't really have those. I get short of breath when I exert myself, but I don't feel that way just walking around. And I don't really get periods because I have an IUD so I think they don't really consider me at risk for this kind of thing.

They are sending me to some specialists to figure out what the hell is going on. My best guess is that I have some kind of malabsorption issue because I actually do take iron already. I think I read once about an autoimmune anemia that is related to celiac disease (which I have) but I can't look it up right now because I have sworn off the google until the testing is finished.

I can't believe you don't see someone about your celiac disease regularly... I agree about a possible malabsorption issue.  I have a chronic GI disease (Crohn's) where malabsorption can be a problem and my doctor regularly (2-4 x a year) checks my blood work for this reason.  Good luck!  I hope you can get this figured out soon.

[Wines Not Whines]

OMG. I hope everything turns out fine and you get some help!

[joenali]

Dude!! Scary shit! I hope you get some answers soon!!!

[katietornado]

I'm so glad you got in to see a doc and that you will figure out what is going on.

I've been having trouble getting a deep breath since Feb, and I scheduled my first physical in a decade today. Thank you.

[runblondie26]

Wow, I'm glad you were persistent in getting yours concerns addressed. May it only getting better from here

[HiC]

WHAT!!?? Holy shit I could kiss your coach for being so right on for you! That's scary zoid!!

You are like a superhero, girl!! xo

[taratru]

Jesus, woman! I'm so glad you went to the doc.

[al320]

Holy crap! Im so.glqd you got checked out. I hope everytbing is ok, please keep us updated. Thats nuts!

[gummybear]

Thank God you went in!!