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Post by hellsbells on Nov 17, 2011 15:30:37 GMT -5
Never a bad thing to check out all the possibilities. I've suspected both of those things for myself but at times things seem to perk up. Keep us posted, we're here for you x
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Post by semicolon on Nov 17, 2011 19:52:54 GMT -5
Sorry things are so hard right now, Paint. Maybe getting some answers will lead to more opportunities to feel well.
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Post by painttheseconds on Nov 17, 2011 23:55:14 GMT -5
Thanks ladies. I got an e-mail back from the clinic this morning saying they are booked for at least the next month or so. Hopefully I can get an appointment soon. It's just gotten to a point where I'm baffled. I will feel so awful and then on days like today I feel ok. I could just use some direction when it comes to my health.
Thank you all for always being supportive. I appreciate you girls so much!
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Post by painttheseconds on Dec 2, 2011 14:20:33 GMT -5
So the clinic I was talking about is booked out for months. I went to my naturopath this past Tuesday and told her about all I've been experiencing. She said she was really concerned and felt bad that I'm still suffering with so much fatigue and pain.
She is running a bunch of blood work. She's also running a food allergy panel so I'm really excited to see what that shows. I am really really hoping that some of this blood work will show what's been going on with me.
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Post by Karen on Dec 2, 2011 19:10:01 GMT -5
Fingers crossed something is revealed! I really sympathize with you.
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Post by hellsbells on Dec 3, 2011 8:13:24 GMT -5
Me too, I hate the fatigue cos it not only do I get nowt done, it makes me depressed and ratty too x
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Post by 1234 on Dec 3, 2011 10:27:24 GMT -5
Paint, what is she testing for? I hope something helps. Hugs.
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Post by painttheseconds on Dec 7, 2011 10:20:47 GMT -5
She's testing for everything under the sun. I can't even remember everything, but once I get the results I will let you girls know. Today I am going back to my Gyno because the Nuvaring just isn't working for me. I'm literally bleeding every few days now and I'm starting to get scared. I think I am going to try to go back on Seasonique and see how I do. I really don't want to do the IUD and that was my Gyno's other suggestion.
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Post by 1234 on Dec 7, 2011 18:02:13 GMT -5
I hope something works out, Paint. BCP is so tough. Good luck!
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Post by painttheseconds on Dec 7, 2011 19:08:57 GMT -5
I'm feeling pretty down and defeated. My obgyn gave me a prescription for seasonique to see how I do and some Zofran for my nausea. She basically told me I have one of the worst cases of endo she has ever seen and she really doesn't know what to do with me or my case.
To make matters worse my Mom called to let me know that my Grandma's hip surgery didn't take and now she is going to have another surgery this coming week. I don't know if she's going to be strong enough to make it through another surgery.
I feel like I've officially hit a brick wall.
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Post by Karen on Dec 7, 2011 22:18:13 GMT -5
Man, not much seems to be going your way at the moment. I think it's awful that docs tell you their opinion of your case - they have no idea how that must feel. We've had so many members that have been told they're the worst case they've seen, and I just can't help but think that's cruel. Anyway, did she at least give you the name of someone that she thinks WOULD be able to help you? Just want to make sure you have some options, because there are always options!
I hope things with your Grandma turn out well.
In the meantime, we'll help give you some strength to keep pushing along! I hope the tests reveal something, or at least rule a lot more things out.
Hugs!
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Post by hellsbells on Dec 8, 2011 7:56:17 GMT -5
She needs to find you a more experienced doc if she's out of ideas. She can't just say that and do nothing. Hugs, honey!
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Post by 1234 on Dec 8, 2011 15:15:36 GMT -5
Nicolle, I hope today has some good points for you! It's really, really depressing when doctors say things like that. I don't think they realize the position that puts you in. I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry about your grandmother too. What "didn't take" about the surgery?
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Post by JC on Dec 9, 2011 16:51:32 GMT -5
Aw Nicolle! I'm sorry this is all going on. I wonder if you can be referred to another doctor that can handle your case. That just sucks that she said that. It leaves you feeling so helpless and that's not fair. Your poor Grandma too! Fractures are so difficult to heal from when you're older. I hope she fights through it! Hang in there girlie. We're here for you.
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Post by painttheseconds on Dec 9, 2011 18:56:41 GMT -5
I really don't know who to be referred to because there just aren't a lot of endo specialists in my area. Unfortunately so many of my symptoms are starting to come back that I'm considering possibly having Dr. Redwine evaluate my case. I feel like if I have surgery with a experienced Dr. that could make a big difference for me. I think my symptoms are starting to come back so strongly because I did not have an experienced enough Dr. the first time around when I had surgery.
I have a lot to think about and consider. My Grandma is having surgery on Wednesday and the Dr. told us there are big risks. I'm torn because I don't want to lose my Grandma, but at the same time I know how unhappy she is. All she wants is to be with my Grandpa and I hate to see her suffer like this.
Right now I'm just trying to focus on staying positive and distracting myself with the company of my friends. Tuesday I meet with my natruopath and I'm really hoping all of those tests will reveal something. I'm just so exhausted because I've been bleeding for almost a week straight now. I hate this disease, but I freaking refuse to let it ruin my life! Love you girls. Thanks for everything. =)
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