I saw a new doctor yesterday. It's always hard seeing a new doctor because I never know if this one will take me seriously or not. Will this one be able to help? Will they find something the others didn't? Will they give me my meds?
I have mixed feelings on this doctor. He told me my condition doesn't sound all that debilitating. Really? Almost every single day I am pacing the house, in severe pain, trying not to throw up, crying and shaking. And that's not debilitating?!
But maybe he just doesn't have the whole picture. He's going to get all my medical files from my past doctors and we'll meet again. Then we'll figure out where to go from there. I'd like to see some more specialists and get more tests. I want answers!
He did mention one thing in passing though... Fibromyalgia. He said it in passing but didn't make an actual diagnosis. I'm sure he wants to check my medical history first.
I'll admit all I know about fibromyalgia is what I see on those tv commercials for medication. So I did some research. Apparently, fibromyalgia can cause depression, fatigue, IBS (irritable bowl syndrome), sensitivity to smells resulting in nausea, chronic fatigue, migraines, ect. Hmm, all symptoms I have. And it would explain a lot. But I don't want to jump to conclusions. I'll wait and see. I've been waiting 4 years as is. What's a few more weeks?
On the upside, he did refill my anti nausea meds, anti anxiety meds, bipolar meds, and pain meds. And he gave me plenty. So at least while I am waiting, I won't be quite as miserable. I'll still be miserable. But not as bad ;p
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