Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

hedgehog

(36,286 posts) Tue Apr 9, 2013, 01:05 PM Apr 2013

So- i went yesterday and had blood drawn for a number of tests -

I don't see the doctor until next week. Any one of the tests could explain why I've been losing strength and stamina. Here's hoping at least one delivers news of something treatable!

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So- i went yesterday and had blood drawn for a number of tests - (Original Post) hedgehog Apr 2013 OP

I hope you find some answers libodem Apr 2013 #1

Wishing you all the best Hedgehog. Hoping for your good health. LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #2

Update - i went to the doctor today and found out that after waiting six weeks hedgehog Apr 2013 #3

Argh how frustrating! I feel bad for you. I agree, time for a new doctor! LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #4

I just had a call back from my GP - I'm referred to a new endrocrinologist already! hedgehog Apr 2013 #5

Great! Hope you get answers soon! LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #6

Thanks! I don't have anything life threatening, just ongoing fatigue that keeps hedgehog Apr 2013 #7

That sounds like me...you been tested for Multiple Sclerosis? LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #8

I haven't been tested for that, but am pretty confident in the current hedgehog Apr 2013 #9

I'm guessing all the autoimmune diseases have some things in common then? LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #10

I suspect that autoimmune diseases are all sisters under the skin. hedgehog Apr 2013 #11

libodem

(19,288 posts)

1. I hope you find some answers

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 04:19 PM

Apr 2013

And that if it is some kind of condition, it can be corrected with treatment. Best of luck.

LiberalLoner

(11,141 posts)

2. Wishing you all the best Hedgehog. Hoping for your good health.

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 06:43 PM

Apr 2013

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)

3. Update - i went to the doctor today and found out that after waiting six weeks

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 12:04 PM

Apr 2013

between appointments, not only did the lab lose my bloodwork, but no one at the doctor's office realized the bloodwork was missing until after I was in the examining room being questioned by the nurse about my meds!

So - how much study would the doctor have given my labs?

Time for a new doctor!

LiberalLoner

(11,141 posts)

4. Argh how frustrating! I feel bad for you. I agree, time for a new doctor!

Reply to hedgehog (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:00 PM

Apr 2013

I sure hope for answers for you soon and a path back to good health.

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)

5. I just had a call back from my GP - I'm referred to a new endrocrinologist already!

Reply to LiberalLoner (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:16 PM

Apr 2013

LiberalLoner

(11,141 posts)

6. Great! Hope you get answers soon!

Reply to hedgehog (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:31 PM

Apr 2013

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)

7. Thanks! I don't have anything life threatening, just ongoing fatigue that keeps

Reply to LiberalLoner (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:33 PM

Apr 2013

me from doing what i want to do. The occasional brain fog is no treat either, but nowhere near as bad as it could be!

LiberalLoner

(11,141 posts)

8. That sounds like me...you been tested for Multiple Sclerosis?

Reply to hedgehog (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:36 PM

Apr 2013

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)

9. I haven't been tested for that, but am pretty confident in the current

Reply to LiberalLoner (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:49 PM

Apr 2013

diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome. The problem we have is that the best known, measurable symptoms that separate this from other autoimmune disorders (dry eyes, dry mouth) are given waaaaay more attention than the real problems - fatigue and digestive issues. It's as if all the research and treatment for lupus was focused on the facial rash!

LiberalLoner

(11,141 posts)

10. I'm guessing all the autoimmune diseases have some things in common then?

Reply to hedgehog (Reply #9)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 04:46 PM

Apr 2013

I sure hope the docs will be able to help you!

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)

11. I suspect that autoimmune diseases are all sisters under the skin.

Reply to LiberalLoner (Reply #10)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 04:57 PM

Apr 2013

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