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10 years ago
So it's been a while since I made a journal about things, and since I'm going for my second blood draining today I figured now would be a good time to make one.
As above makes clear I'm actually being treated for Hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes iron to build up in my liver and pancreas, eventually killing them both. The treatment is drawing 500mL of blood every week for 10 weeks (today is week 2's treatment). And then every 3-6 months I have to have bloodwork done to make sure things are remaining at a safe level. That's for the rest of my life mind you, this isn't something that goes away.
Other than that, we still aren't sure on the Wilson's disease diagnosis, but a low copper diet seems to have a positive effect so it's getting more certain. I'm still waiting to see a specialist for it, and could be for some time yet. So that's just more of a waiting game.
On the art front I've been focusing a LOT on ponies, and I understand if that's not interesting to some people. Right now my interest seems to be focused on that part of my art, and finishing the Irso ref is taking a lot longer than I expected. I will finish it and get back to drawing muscle and furry stuff, I just can't say when my focus will shift back. I keep hoping to find a balance, but it's just not happening.
As above makes clear I'm actually being treated for Hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes iron to build up in my liver and pancreas, eventually killing them both. The treatment is drawing 500mL of blood every week for 10 weeks (today is week 2's treatment). And then every 3-6 months I have to have bloodwork done to make sure things are remaining at a safe level. That's for the rest of my life mind you, this isn't something that goes away.
Other than that, we still aren't sure on the Wilson's disease diagnosis, but a low copper diet seems to have a positive effect so it's getting more certain. I'm still waiting to see a specialist for it, and could be for some time yet. So that's just more of a waiting game.
On the art front I've been focusing a LOT on ponies, and I understand if that's not interesting to some people. Right now my interest seems to be focused on that part of my art, and finishing the Irso ref is taking a lot longer than I expected. I will finish it and get back to drawing muscle and furry stuff, I just can't say when my focus will shift back. I keep hoping to find a balance, but it's just not happening.
In regards to art though, hopefully one day I can drag you into OC or somesuch perhaps?
I would really love to get into an OC session, I haven't done one with anyone in a really long time, and there's several people I've told I would. I feel guilty for telling people I'll do things, because I just can't predict how my situation and mood will effect plans.
My uncle is the only one who cares enough to ask how the tests and treatments are going, my family is completely isolated from each other besides that.
My girlfriend's family is the same as mine, all interested in their own stuff and either too screwed up in the head, or too selfish to bother.
People say family means something, but ultimately it's just people, and people can be really shitty.
Hemochromatosis... Geez, that sounds terrible, alongside the other thing the meds are trying to discover. You have all my support for you on this stuff.
Now, take your time to make the stuff you love so much, i.e.: MLP. There's no problem at all! About IRSO, however, leave it for a time, refresh yourself and then get back into it; you'll see how inspired you will feel to get into his ref again. It works for me, when I write...