Latest doctor visits.
I've had several doctors visits lately.
Not too terribly much has changed. My blood sugar was a bit elevated. Still not diabetic, thank God. But I now have a meter to check my blood sugar and my doctor had me increase the amount of Metphormine I take again. It took about a month to get used to the adjustment. But over the summer I've been able to lose 8 pounds so I think it's been a positive thing.
I finally have a Gynecologist again. She's pretty good. She switched me from Loestrine to Yasmin. So far so good, but I've only been on it for a week so far, so it's still a little soon to know how well I'll do with it.
I've also been put back on anti-depressants again, they've been helping a lot! My insomnia is still bad some nights, but both that and mood have improved! I'm grateful. My doctor believes that because there isn't really anything emotionally triggering my depression and insomnia that it is most likely dysthymia due to chronic illness and pain. Makes sense to me, especially when I generally sleep better and have a better mood when I'm feeling better otherwise too. Prior to this I was taking St. John's wart with limited help. I also had to increase my dose to get the amount of relief that has been noticeable now.
All in all I think I have a great group of doctors! I'm still clueless about what my auto-immune disorder is, but the more I read, the more I find that isn't uncommon. Most people seem to be treating things without fully knowing what is going on. Just keeping up with all the lab work.
Speaking of lab work. Between checking my blood sugar and how many labs I've been ordered lately my poor hand has been like a pin cushion! Of course I was blessed to have the active vanes my dad has so if they try to draw blood from my arm the vane always moves and they have to draw from my hand. In all honesty it's gotten to the point where that doesn't hurt as bad, because it generally works the first time.
I've been reading articles from a particular group on myspace recently. The ministry is called Rest Ministries. They say "serving the chronically ill". I'm hoping to review a book that they put out. Regardless of if they let me review the book I still hope to read it. “Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend” - I had put it on my Amazon wish list a while ago. (http://www.restministries.org/)
Well, I think that's the gist of everything I needed to update. I'll try to post the links for the groups and profiles I follow on Myspace soon.
Not too terribly much has changed. My blood sugar was a bit elevated. Still not diabetic, thank God. But I now have a meter to check my blood sugar and my doctor had me increase the amount of Metphormine I take again. It took about a month to get used to the adjustment. But over the summer I've been able to lose 8 pounds so I think it's been a positive thing.
I finally have a Gynecologist again. She's pretty good. She switched me from Loestrine to Yasmin. So far so good, but I've only been on it for a week so far, so it's still a little soon to know how well I'll do with it.
I've also been put back on anti-depressants again, they've been helping a lot! My insomnia is still bad some nights, but both that and mood have improved! I'm grateful. My doctor believes that because there isn't really anything emotionally triggering my depression and insomnia that it is most likely dysthymia due to chronic illness and pain. Makes sense to me, especially when I generally sleep better and have a better mood when I'm feeling better otherwise too. Prior to this I was taking St. John's wart with limited help. I also had to increase my dose to get the amount of relief that has been noticeable now.
All in all I think I have a great group of doctors! I'm still clueless about what my auto-immune disorder is, but the more I read, the more I find that isn't uncommon. Most people seem to be treating things without fully knowing what is going on. Just keeping up with all the lab work.
Speaking of lab work. Between checking my blood sugar and how many labs I've been ordered lately my poor hand has been like a pin cushion! Of course I was blessed to have the active vanes my dad has so if they try to draw blood from my arm the vane always moves and they have to draw from my hand. In all honesty it's gotten to the point where that doesn't hurt as bad, because it generally works the first time.
I've been reading articles from a particular group on myspace recently. The ministry is called Rest Ministries. They say "serving the chronically ill". I'm hoping to review a book that they put out. Regardless of if they let me review the book I still hope to read it. “Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend” - I had put it on my Amazon wish list a while ago. (http://www.restministries.org/)
Well, I think that's the gist of everything I needed to update. I'll try to post the links for the groups and profiles I follow on Myspace soon.
Labels: blood sugar, but you don't look sick, chronic illness, depression, doctor, medications
posted by Celestial Freak @ 8/20/2007 10:47:00 AM
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