Ok... So I have now had almost every part of my body scanned, prodded and analyzed...
The bacteria in my stomach has run rampant and I am doomed to another 2-3 months of antibiotics. After a few days of getting IV, I was switched to liquid. That still makes me fairly nauseous but it has all been staying down... I'll deal with nausea if it means that this will finally go away.
I've been considering myself anorexic for the last 2 years... I really don't eat much at all... but I was told that for my stomach to have sustained this level of damage, that I've had the bacteria for a few years now, and it would have a huge impact on my appetite. So, at least I don't have an eating disorder!! I thought I was a little too old to be developing something like that!!!
I also found out that I have carotid artery disease and that is making me a stroke risk... Yeah!! unfortunately there is no miracle pill to fix that, the only think that's going to help is quitting smoking, eating right and exercise... ugh!... I'm going to quit smoking for the new year, and I really am going to need extra love and support from my friends... Cigarettes have been my vice for 18 years, this is a HUGE habit to break. ( i can tell you right now, that I will be cranky as hell for a few weeks!!! )
A few other things popped up also, but they are all minor compared to some of the other diseases out there!! Kidney Stones and Osteopenia sound much better to me that Lupus!!
I am going to a scan of my thyroid tomorrow, it's a strong possibility that I have a problem with my parathyroid. Which is good, because its fairly quick fix involving very minor surgery... Oddly enough I'm crossing my fingers that this is the problem!!!
But I had a few medication changes last week, and that has made a world of difference!!! the meds were making me much sicker that the issues themselves... This is what I have been telling the doctor for months now... that I was too drugged up to function! but of course I was dismissed and they increased the meds anyway... *sigh* maybe now they'll start listening to me!!!
I need to vent a little, so bare with me... I haven't had many people to talk to recently!
I'm not sure whats going on with Jon these days... I am really loosing faith in this relationship. He has been lying lately, not about anything big at all... but everyday it seems to be something (like paying his car insurance, or mailing out a package) He has also been very paranoid and irritable... he told me that now that I'm feeling better he feels like he doesn't serve a purpose... how do I respond to that? "I'm sorry that you don't have to wait on me hand and foot anymore, honey... but now we can actually enjoy life again"... that didn't work, he's sill moping around. I wonder if this has been going on for a while and I just didn't notice because I was over-medicated. I'm trying to be patient with him because it must be crazy at work these days (He's a retail mngr. for Toys R Us)
If he doesn't even out by the end of the year, I am going to have to deal with this. I've talked to his mother a lot lately, and he seems to follow these patterns his entire life... I really really believe that he is bipolar. I don't know if I have the ability to deal with that! I have had a rough year, and the LAST thing I need is to have to be concerned with my boyfriends mental health! AGH!
Oh yeah... here's an amusing story... My doctor that I have been seeing for the past year (the one who was over-drugging me!) has started making house calls. I had told him that the doctors office causes a lot of anxiety for me, so he wanted to see me in a different setting... my doctor is VERY cute, so I agreed. (hee hee) He came by twice, because I am covered from head to toe in hives, and no one knows why... so he's been bringing over steroids and other allergy meds to try to get rid of it... and here's the grand finale of this little story.
I was asked today to start looking for a new doctor... when I asked why... I was told "because I'm falling in love with you and don't feel comfortable treating you, IN THE OFFICE"
yikes... what do you say when a DOCTOR, who looks just like the sexy Croatian doctor from ER, tells you he loves you!!!
I might just have to grab his number just in case things with Jon fall apart even more.
so now I have to begin a doctor search...
OK, I've talked your ear off long enough. Thank you everyone for being so supportive while i deal with my health problems... I know I have much to catch up on, but I feel 100% better, so I'll be back to normal very soon!!!
I Love you all, you are the best imaginary friends a girl could ever have!!!
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KAT! I can't imagine having so much on your medical plate girl! My MIL has parathyroid surgery. Her parathyroid actually caused heart problems, depression, eating and digestions issues, headaches, eye sight problems and TONS more! For years they gave her all these meds..only to find out it was ALL unecessary and a half hour or minor surgery fixed it all. It would be a blessing in diguise if that is what wrong. I will keep my fingers crossed for you anyhow.
Doctors in love with you... Not sure what to say to that without sounding fickle. LUCKY GIRL!
Girl, you have really been through the ringer lately. Sounds like things are finally looking better for you. Hmmm, the Dr. sounds mighty interesting! LOL Better keep him around...just in case. Glad you're home!!
Wow Kat!
Bugger about the medication. I suspect that there are alot of people out there sicker because of medication. You know your body better than anyone, so stand up for yourself if something doesn't feel right.
I guess Jon has been straees with you being sick. Maybe once everyhting starts to settle back into normalcy, he'll get back to normal too.
I think we might need a sneaky pic of Dr Mc housecall. I hope he doesn't make you feel uncomfortable though. You need a DR you can trust and be upfront with.
Glad hyou are back and feeling better. MWah!
I agree with Alicia. You need an ugly doc who you know is only interested in your medical best.
Glad you're home and starting to feel better. I'll be praying for continued health for you peace about the decisions you have to make.
Oh Kat- so much for you to deal with right now! I'm glad you are finally home, but holy smokes about that doctor! And to say it while you are covered in HIVES- wowsers :)
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the decisions you have to make come easier in the next few weeks {{HUGS}}
Hi Kat. So glad to read you are home and feeling so much better.
I have to agree with Alicia.... we NEED a pic of Dr McHousecall to help you think that one through.
I hope you continue to improve and get all the medical answers you need.
Thinking of you.
xx S.
we talked so you know i am grateful that you are finally awake. I was so worried I was going to have to drive to NY to beat up your doctors for you. You know I will do it! Shoot. You never know when you might have use for a sexy doctor so keep him around honey! Post a photo !!!!!!!!!!
hee hee...dr. mc housecall. that's funny.
and if you're trying to get rid of jon, just bring him down here for a visit one weekend...that's worked in the past! =P
don't worry sweetie...you're on the road. keep going to those dr. appts...and here's to january 1! yikes!
goodness girl - you sure do have a plate full with things you could otherwise do without!! I'll keep you in my prayers that things start to go better on all counts for you!! (((((hugs))))
Kat! I completely get this medical ordeal, since I deal with chronic illness myself. It's crazy. But I think you're doing awesome. The worst thing in the world is to plant yourself somewhere, feel sorry, and not move forward. And that's not you.. that's obvious. As for the rest? The relationship thing sucks.. but the doctor in love with you? Wow. That's interesting, to say the least. Is he single??? I'm not saying you have to dump your man.. but hey.. this just does not hurt. Feel better and get better hun.
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