So I had yet another Neurologist appointment. I told them of the horrendous headaches I've been having (which may or may not be tied to the Provera).
Every time I have an appointment I see a Resident/Intern person, and then I see my head neurologist, Dr. Zunt. He rocks my socks. He has been so awesome. He gave me a new referral to the people I needed referrals to, and tried to find people closer to where I live so I don't have to drive so far (or rather, K doesn't have to drive so far).
Anyways, UP UP UP goes my Topamax prescription. I was on 200mg a day total, spread out twice a day by 100 mg pills. Now I'm going up to 400mg a day total, with 200mg pills twice a day. But I have to do it gradually over a couple of weeks. Of course I can't keep all of the pills at my home to make it convenient, I have to keep running to the pharmacy for the refills due to insurance reasons. That's 3 unnecessary trips.
Hopefully I will have more good days as a result of the medication adjustment.
21 March, 2011
10 November, 2010
Mmm, Fiber.
Fiber. The most disgusting thing I have EVER tasted. Accidentally drinking a beer with a cigarette butt in it? Way more tasty. Here, enjoy my first fiber experience.
Anyways, today was my appointment at the Gastroenterologist. It went ok, other than sitting in the room waiting for the doctor to come in for over 45 minutes.
She says IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and dyspepsia. I have to take fiber every day, and I have yet another medication. Told me to take Tylenol and use a heating pad for my pain. Goody!
I am scheduled for a endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy in mid/late January. I'm glad it's after the holidays.
Anyways, today was my appointment at the Gastroenterologist. It went ok, other than sitting in the room waiting for the doctor to come in for over 45 minutes.
She says IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and dyspepsia. I have to take fiber every day, and I have yet another medication. Told me to take Tylenol and use a heating pad for my pain. Goody!
I am scheduled for a endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy in mid/late January. I'm glad it's after the holidays.
25 October, 2010
Bone Scan? Guess so.
I guess I'll get some knitting done soon. My blood work came back normal, but the pain is still there. So yay for my pancreas and liver being ok, but boo for not knowing what is wrong, once again. My doctor is sending me for a bone scan. She put me on a new medication to try to help with the pain, and I'm supposed to keep taking the other one since it's helping with the other pain.
Since the one medication can't be taken within 2 hours of my other medication, I now have to take medication 5 times a day. That's going to be fun.
Since the one medication can't be taken within 2 hours of my other medication, I now have to take medication 5 times a day. That's going to be fun.
I finally have a PCM!
Finally! I like her a lot. She seems very down to earth and like she cares about me and wasn't just worried about pushing me out the door. I went to the ER before I saw my PCM, which is what rushed my referral even more. The ER didn't do anything but give me a GI cocktail that did nothing for the pain.
I'm in a lot of pain. They think there is something wrong with my liver and pancreas as my enzymes are elevated and my blood work is all screwy. She gave me more medications, which are basically to treat for IBS. They don't seem to be helping with the pain at all. I keep putting a heating pad on it, but it doesn't really help much.
I will be calling in the morning to see if there is something she can do for the pain, because obviously I'm not sleeping. I need to sleep, I have my EEG soon. Although I do need to be sleep deprived for that. I'm trying to stay positive, but it's hard. The Boyfriend is sick, and I feel bad for the poor guy having to deal with my issues too. I just want to feel better, but I know that isn't going to happen any time soon.
My regular pills are losing their effectiveness, but my psychiatrist won't do anything until they figure out what is wrong with my blood work and get it straightened out.
I'm in a lot of pain. They think there is something wrong with my liver and pancreas as my enzymes are elevated and my blood work is all screwy. She gave me more medications, which are basically to treat for IBS. They don't seem to be helping with the pain at all. I keep putting a heating pad on it, but it doesn't really help much.
I will be calling in the morning to see if there is something she can do for the pain, because obviously I'm not sleeping. I need to sleep, I have my EEG soon. Although I do need to be sleep deprived for that. I'm trying to stay positive, but it's hard. The Boyfriend is sick, and I feel bad for the poor guy having to deal with my issues too. I just want to feel better, but I know that isn't going to happen any time soon.
My regular pills are losing their effectiveness, but my psychiatrist won't do anything until they figure out what is wrong with my blood work and get it straightened out.
15 October, 2010
Psych Appointment
So I saw my psychiatrist today and he said he can't give me any more medication since he was looking through my chart and my good cholesterol is too low, my pulse is too high on a regular basis, my diastolic BP is too high but my systolic BP is low/average.
He doesn’t feel comfortable prescribing me new meds until I consult with a PCM and have more tests done. He did put in a referral for me to get a PCM (one that is actually closer to me) which is a good thing.
My abdominal pain is not getting any better, which is what caused him to look over my chart in the first place and led him to put the referral in. The abdominal pain is a dull, burny, achy, stabby, just horrible all kinds of pain pain.
He rushed the referral so hopefully I can get in to see a doctor tomorrow and if not I will be going to the ER as I'm almost out of pain medication. Kyle almost called an ambulance today because I was on the floor writhing and crying, throwing things at the door to wake him up (he has been working nights).
He also (my doc), even though he has pointed out new medical problems and my neurological other problems, told me he will not help me file for disability. He thinks I will become trapped even though I have a concrete plan.
Oh, I have a cold too.
He doesn’t feel comfortable prescribing me new meds until I consult with a PCM and have more tests done. He did put in a referral for me to get a PCM (one that is actually closer to me) which is a good thing.
My abdominal pain is not getting any better, which is what caused him to look over my chart in the first place and led him to put the referral in. The abdominal pain is a dull, burny, achy, stabby, just horrible all kinds of pain pain.
He rushed the referral so hopefully I can get in to see a doctor tomorrow and if not I will be going to the ER as I'm almost out of pain medication. Kyle almost called an ambulance today because I was on the floor writhing and crying, throwing things at the door to wake him up (he has been working nights).
He also (my doc), even though he has pointed out new medical problems and my neurological other problems, told me he will not help me file for disability. He thinks I will become trapped even though I have a concrete plan.
Oh, I have a cold too.
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