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Date: 28 June 2005 12:28:51
I managed to get through two 12 hours shifts without feeling dizzy (well, not too much, anyway)!!! Except when I finished the second one, i think my body just collapsed and I had a bad dizzy spell then. I walked to uni in the hope of finding somewhere open where I could buy some chocolate to boost my energy levels (after already discovering the vending machines in the hospital were empty). But it was 7.30pm on a non-term time day and there was nowhere open. Except for the refrectory, which was open for conference use only. So I went up to the catering staff there, and asked if they had any chocolate they could sell me. They were reluctant to do so, as i wasn't part of the conference, but they took pity on me and said they would. One of the staff went off to see what they had available and came back stating she was incredible sorry, but she only had fair trade stuff!!!! I couldn't believe this comment! i exclaimed 'Thats perfect - I'd prefer it!'.
So after a Geobar, a glass of apple juice (chaplaincy fridges are wonderful!) and a rest in a comfy seat (chaplaincy lounges are great as well!), I felt much better and walked the rest of the way home. I went back to the doctors today to get my blood results. My iron levels are low, but not too bad. Its probably a mixture between that and over-tiredness that has caused them. Though in the past week, generally, they have been better - less frequent. The iron tablets i've been given should sort it all out. i'll be fine :)