Wow Becky, u do have alot going on. I can relate to the run around by the medical pros..it seems we all get it. I have been to drs since I was a child asking what was going on....I was dx'd Feb '08.....I am 49.
I have a long list as well, so I will not add them here.
I am glad u found a dr to help u, and that ur report on the outcome is good news.
As far as college goes, it is never a waste to improve ur self....u just might find a way to help all of us seking medical help!!And u may get a dx soon and be able to recover to have a career!
Stay positive!
Godspeed
"selma"
In that case I have multiple symptoms. Each has been diagnosed seperatly and for the most part none is being treated. It is my belief that is because I have no insurance or capital even thogh I am a full time student and part time receptionist. Emphasema (A-1 antitrypsin type), Degenerative Disc Disorder, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Acid Reflux, Irritable Bowel, Diverticulitis, Endometreosis/Endometreitis, Osteoarthritis, TMJ, Nodules on lungs, Thickening in left Axilla, Swollen Lymph Node without infection in left Clavicle, Lesion at Dome of Liver, chronic UTIs with blood & protien, Migraines, Anemia, high Cholesterol,high WBC (barely but consistantly), low & high MCH. There are also symptoms like night sweats, regular low grade fevers, pain in lower legs when walking briskly, easily broken bones, painful joints (especialy fingers when I awake), wide spread pain (different places/different times), blurry vision with spots and lighting bolts and ringing and pounding in my ears. The Axilla and Clavicle growths have been gradually enlarging over 8 years. Friday Dr. Sieloff did surgery on the clavicle one but I won't know anything for 2 weeks. To tell the truth I no longer believe in the medical field to save me since I have been given such a great runaround. However I am incrediblly grateful to this doctor and WeCare for their services. It would be nice to have an explanation and a miracle to get adequate/proper care so I can at least find a balance between surviving and living. Is it an oxymoron to go to college for improving my life while deteriating to the point I wonder if I will even be able to perform upon (should I accomplish it) graduation. I'm majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Writing. I believe in miracles in the right hands.
Hi...Drs will look at wether or not u r on meds...if not, ur issues would be considered symptoms of a condition or disorder.
If u r on meds, they look at the meds to determine if the issues could be from the meds...depending on what ur issues r....if the meds r stopped and the issues persist then again the drs will know where the issues r from.Everyone reacts differently to meds, so it can take awhile to determine the root cause.
Teseting also comes into play...did u have a specific issue?
"selma"