I need some help here guys....

[Sonny7730]

Well, I found out today something that honestly really scares me. While she is my ex-girlfriend...I do still love her and care about her, but I found out today she got some blood tests back. She has mono, lower than average white blood cell count, and that there's a problem with her liver. I don't know what the liver problem is yet, but the liver is not a good thing to have problems with, right? I don't know, it might be extremely serious, which really scares me. I just don't know what to do, I find it hard to tell her everything will be okay when I don't know if it will be. I'm just not sure what to do guys, I'm scared for her, but I know I can't show that to her cause she's already scared. I mean, please, someone tell me that I'm overreacting, and that there's lots of liver problems that are cureable. Tell me something to give me hope. I guess all I can ask for are thoughts and prayers. Her name is Jess. Worst part is I'm 3 hours away, so how am I supposed to comfort her at all? She has not had an easy life by any means, and can have some problems with depression/self-esteem. I'm really scared for her, and not sure what I can do. Sorry, I just needed to get this out to someone, cause I'll be honest: I'm scared for her. And please, no jokes about this. I really don't need that shit right about now.

[ryan89crx]

i dont know anything about liver issues, but i will say i hope she gets better, im not a religeous person, so i dont pray, otherwise i would for her.

[makku]

The liver filters out toxins... when you're sick, sometimes your organs don't work to peak efficiency and the toxins that normally get taken care of by the liver will build up and damage the liver itself. Kind of how too much alcohol overloads your liver and scars it. Plus, if she was taking any medication at the time, that could make it worse. When I took Acutane (anti-acne pill), I had to get monthly blood tests to make sure my liver wasn't getting killed.

It could just be a byproduct of whatever sickness she has. but I'm no doctor of medicine.

My thoughts are with you and your friend, too. Thanks for the kind words earlier.

[Sonny7730]

thanks guys, and i do appreciate that makku. reading that did make me feel better. I really do appreciate it. I hope that that's all it is.

[EJ1 Freak]

All you can really do is be there for her and let her know you care! It sounds like you are already doing a great job of that, so it looks like you're on the right track!!!! She'll be in my thoughts, in hopes that she gets better fast!

[jdmricer]

sorry to hear that dude... i hope everything works out for the best.. mono kinda really sucks beans though.. i had it a couple years ago and it really wears you down for like a year.. really low white blood cell count for at least 2 months and my doctor said i had a strong immune system.. so i guess it all kinda depends on how well her immune system rejects this virus.. and about the liver thing i hope nothing bad comes out of this one of my friends had a problem with his liver too .. they had to like remove part of it and he can't drink anymore.. which doesn't really matter cause atleast he's still with us.. but i really hope it doesn't come to that with your ex.. atleast your still there for her man that probably already means alot that your still close to her while she's ill.. keep us updated..

[modsHXcivi]

may :jesus: be with her and you in this tuff time ....good luck....and i hope everything works out ....for the best

[cryz2]

sounds like you are doing the right thing just being there for her , this is hard mate but try to not let it get you down , as she will see that in you , just try and be a good friend , i hope all works out fine for you all

[Levi]

it definately sounds like you are on the right track. I agree being there for her will be one of the best things you can do. Since you are 3 hours away, even staying on the phone with her while she is scared will be good. Just be there for her and comfort her in her times of need. I will keep her in my thoughts as well. Please keep us updated here.
-Levi

[Sonny7730]

i appreciate all the kinds words, and i thank you guys for being here for me. she did get her test back, and good news is that her levels are slowly returning to normal, but they may never be "normal", so that means whenever she gets blood work, they just have to remember that and watch those closely, and she can't drink, but she doesn't drink anyways, so that's not too bad. but again, i thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. you guys are awesome!

[95z6exCoupe]

hope everything works out for the best, the world can be a scary/confusing/strange place sometimes, and that sucks. Take care of yourself, and keep supporting her as well.

[vtece-hatch]

It sounds like it may just be a side affect of medication she is taking, hopefully that's all it is. my prayers are with you and her