I've been having severe gastrointestinal issues since January. I didn't worry for a couple months because I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and experience trouble sometimes. I figured it would resolve in time.
Then in late March, I wasn't getting any better. I saw a physician's assistant and some blood work was not good. It showed that I was very close to diabetic. Spoiler: it turns out it was a lab fluke, but I am mildly prediabetic.
I officially got into warrior mode. I got on the phone and advocated for myself. It was not easy for me to do, and God gave me the courage. I told them about my daily symptoms. I told them about my massive weight loss. I told them that I need to see the doctor. When a nurse argued with me, I reminded her of my past serious medical conditions and asked how many more things on my chart I need. Then she gave me an appointment time and date.
I saw the doctor in April, and he was helpful. He ran a bunch of labs and found that my electrolytes are imbalanced, probably because my digestion is too quick. But, as for the cause of my daily suffering, he is stumped. Therefore, I haven't had any treatment, or relief. He is referring me to another doctor, who I hope to see late in the summer. I also have an upcoming appointment with a naturopathic physician... I am hopeful about that.
So... it's been five months. And I'm sad to say that I'm feeling utterly exasperated. I had been doing a lot of research, and found one very reputable, clinically proven probiotic. I mentioned it to my doctor and he knew about it and said I could try it. But I got extremely ill from it. Since then, I've been thinking that I need to have the docs diagnose me before I try anything else. My system is too beat up from months of depletion, inflammation, and whatever else. I am losing more weight every day... getting emaciated.
I'm weak all the time... I can't play with my kids when they want me to. I can hardly pick up my toddler. I have not been able to sleep well, just 5-6 hours a night lately. And I'm in a lot of pain. I can hardly leave the house. Every week or so I have to pack up the kids for appointments and it is very, very hard for me. I am also very isolated, and that is another thing I discussed here- Hard of hearing, socially isolated, and spiritually attacked
I know that I am quite sick. I just don't know what it is... or how to stop it.
The Lord careth for me and He hath me in the very palm of His hand; during these desparate times I take a raft onto that still pond and lay by the tender grass. The want rears up every moment; I strike it down sometimes but sometimes I am shocked and watch it grow. I didn't think it possibly would go on for this long. But I know the Lord careth for me, and even in my weakness I am strong, because He is.
Then in late March, I wasn't getting any better. I saw a physician's assistant and some blood work was not good. It showed that I was very close to diabetic. Spoiler: it turns out it was a lab fluke, but I am mildly prediabetic.
I officially got into warrior mode. I got on the phone and advocated for myself. It was not easy for me to do, and God gave me the courage. I told them about my daily symptoms. I told them about my massive weight loss. I told them that I need to see the doctor. When a nurse argued with me, I reminded her of my past serious medical conditions and asked how many more things on my chart I need. Then she gave me an appointment time and date.
I saw the doctor in April, and he was helpful. He ran a bunch of labs and found that my electrolytes are imbalanced, probably because my digestion is too quick. But, as for the cause of my daily suffering, he is stumped. Therefore, I haven't had any treatment, or relief. He is referring me to another doctor, who I hope to see late in the summer. I also have an upcoming appointment with a naturopathic physician... I am hopeful about that.
So... it's been five months. And I'm sad to say that I'm feeling utterly exasperated. I had been doing a lot of research, and found one very reputable, clinically proven probiotic. I mentioned it to my doctor and he knew about it and said I could try it. But I got extremely ill from it. Since then, I've been thinking that I need to have the docs diagnose me before I try anything else. My system is too beat up from months of depletion, inflammation, and whatever else. I am losing more weight every day... getting emaciated.
I'm weak all the time... I can't play with my kids when they want me to. I can hardly pick up my toddler. I have not been able to sleep well, just 5-6 hours a night lately. And I'm in a lot of pain. I can hardly leave the house. Every week or so I have to pack up the kids for appointments and it is very, very hard for me. I am also very isolated, and that is another thing I discussed here- Hard of hearing, socially isolated, and spiritually attacked
I know that I am quite sick. I just don't know what it is... or how to stop it.
The Lord careth for me and He hath me in the very palm of His hand; during these desparate times I take a raft onto that still pond and lay by the tender grass. The want rears up every moment; I strike it down sometimes but sometimes I am shocked and watch it grow. I didn't think it possibly would go on for this long. But I know the Lord careth for me, and even in my weakness I am strong, because He is.
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