Yesterday when I was at the doctors office, they told me my thyroid gland looked fine. I didn't want to hear that, honestly. My mother and I would have bet the house to hear, "your thyroid isn't working properly." I have every symptom under the sun for thyroid issues, but eveidently, my symptoms point to a different direction for my doctor. She ran some labs, checking for any autoimmune diseases. She also mentioned fibromyalgia, but obviously we have to rule out everything else.
One would think after seeing 10+ doctors, including specialists, I would be rather pessimestic. I am the opposite. What good would it do to think negatively? I started to get into my religion, writing out my prayers and asking God for strength. It has all helped me be positive. The patient should be active in their search for a diagnosis, or finding out what is wrong with them. I never questioned "Why me?" or stated, "my life sucks." I just move on, live day by day. It does help that I have someone on my side, besides God, my mother. She has been to every doctor's visit, test, procedure, etc...She helps me stay positive.
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I feel for you. I still don't have a definitive diagnosis. My dad has polymyalgia, the symptoms are the same as mine, but the doctor says polymyalgia is a disease that hits people 50 and older so she leans toward fibromyalgia. I have a blog called " The Beautiful Gate". It is about God mostly, though I occasionally post about my illness in relation to Him. I will keep you in my prayers. Jesus suffered too. We are not alone on our journey. May God bless you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your blogging and feel free to contact me, I know what you are going through.