Dear Editor
I am a survivor of the cryptosporidium that hit North Battleford in 2001. I didn’t expect to still be suffering 15 years later.
I lost 50 per cent of my small bowel and one foot of my large bowel. I take hydro-morphine for the pain.
About seven months ago a new pain started. All the doctors I have seen have told me there is nothing they can do. They say I won’t survive another surgery. They tell me to go to the emergency room for pain management.
I was a functioning nurse with a normal life who could enjoy time with my granddaughters. Now when the pain hits I have to sit on the couch with a heating pad.
When I go to the ER I am sure I am being judged. I did the same thing and now the shoe is on my foot.
I have written the Mayo Clinic and even the minister of health. Surely there is an answer somewhere.
All that I ask is when I come to the ER, please don’t judge me. Please be patient with me, as I didn’t ask for this.
Annie Laing
North Battleford
