OK... I'm just kidding about the post title. But I did soon come to discover the treatment for the ammonia buildup / encephalopathy -- And let's just say that it is NO fun. For those not interested in WAY TMI, go to the next post immediately!
You see, as I posted earlier, the simple explanation is that your system gets backed up, and can't get rid of the ammonia. The treatment? In my case, the start is Lactulose, a medication that has two functions: First, it inhibits the bacteria from your intestines from producing ammonia. Secondly, it "loosens" you up, pushing everything through your system much more quickly. MUCH more quickly.
I'm going to avoid the obvious disruptions that this can cause in your day for now. Before that point, you have to be able to choke down this overly sweet, syrupy liquid multiple times every day. Even for those with a sweet tooth, this stuff can be nearly unbearable to take!
Next... And how do I put this nicely... They have to begin the process of adjusting the level given to you so that they can create trips to the restroom three times per day. With someone with a sensitive system like myself, this eventually meant numerous hospitalizations to finally get to the dosages that would not occupy my entire day, but would still avoid the "back-ups" to my system. More on those hospitalizations as my story proceeds...
Whew... Hopefully that was helpful to read for those with questions about this topic, but not too in depth for others! And so, the battle against the medications continued... Until my next hospital visit, when things got much, much worse...
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