pain, cramping, C, D, and feeling isolated
From: michelle (michelle_mkm@yahoo.com)
Tue Sep 6 17:06:12 2005
i am feeling very isolated from my abdominal pain, constipation,
diarhea, etc. Every time i see a new doctor, or they can't figure
anything out, and i am made to feel it is all in my head, i start to
believe them! ANYONE ELSE!?!?
Isn't this rediculous?!
I have started to doubt myself, feeling that i should just shut up and
live with it, but the last time i tried to do that, i had severe bowel
obstruction because of the adhesions....
i just saw my doctor yesterday, actually for an ear infection, but she
could see how much i was in pain from my abdomen, and how my blood
pressure was raised from the pain, she is now referring my to the mayo.
i am so relieved, and scared at the same time, isn't that SO STUPID?!?!
i am so greatful that someone isn't just pawning me off again, and that
i will see doctors in ONE SPOT, and not all over the state. The doctors
will actually talk to each other, WOW! But then again, i am so affraid
to hear "it's all in your head", or "your just stressed", or "just add
fiber to your diet".... and to spend all that money....
i know i am just freaking out, and negative self-talking, but i need
some reasurrance and some advice on how to relax, how to prepare, and
what to bring with me.
I am making a list of everything, every test, every symptom, even tho i
know my doctor will do the same, i want to have my own. I have also
been taking pictures of my abdomen (i know that sounds weird, but i have
developed a dimple over the past few months), and will bring those, and
i will bring along my weight loss record.... can anyone think of
anything else?
thank you for reading this, and thank you in advance for any advise.
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