Official Diagnosis x2???

So, I went to the doctor yesterday. I was SO nervous and scared. It was such a long trip and that caused me to hurt all over...but its a really nice place.. Paper work...then I went into a private room, with, get this, my very own plasma tv and a cushioned bench! lol Normal doctor rooms are so very boring and uncomfortable! So, I watched Spongebob!

The doctor was really nice. He was WAY more into it then ANY of my others. He took all the time in the world and asked every question imaginable. He NEVER seemed to be in a hurry or anything and I LOVED that part. He talked and listened to me talk. He checked everything.(good news:no arthritis!)

He said he believed I have Fibro. (I was dx with Fibro this time last year when I TOLD my doctor about it and he started me on Lyrica) So, did I actually dx myself 3 years ago?!

But, he pretty much told me everything I already knew. But, I must brag on him and say he said it in a simple, made sense kind of way. So, thats good for my dad!

But, he gave me a script for physical therapy, to do more aerobics. He says in the study they did that it actually helped to be more active. Basically pushing through the pain desensitizes your nerves so then even if there is pain, it just feels normal I suppose. So..then, he recommended I get counseling because he says some part of it is stress related and counseling would help to get to the root of that stress. He also said I may want to try anti-inflammatory....

I also got a DVD about the different Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain syndromes and how the intense exercise is "supposed" to help...but it is also supposed to get worse before better...

So, by now your thinking, "wow, that sounds stupid!" ....I understand.

The only thing I didnt agree with was that he said Lyme disease does NOT exist in Alabama. I disagree. He thinks it only in the northeast. I found out yesterday that I know someone personally that has Lyme, and shes a doctor herself! She used to be my doctor, and she a family friend. My dad said that before we do anything he wants me re-tested for Lyme by IGenex just to make sure....

So, I think yesterday made a LOT of progress. I think my parents(more my dad...) are getting involved more now, which is good. And I hope we follow through with the counseling thing. Stress...heres my little list I made: school, grades, homework, friends, parents, world stuff, (the past) self harm, depression, anxiety, everything from the past year and a half...etc..

So...sorry this is so long, I was TOO tired to post last night. But, I feel more excited because I feel like they believe me more now. It just feels more real now. Anyways, I hope everyone(who celebrates) has a wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah and anything else we may be celebrating!

Thanks SO SO SO SO more for everything, my Fibro family!

I'm so glad your appointment went so well!  Your doctor sounds wonderful and I'm very happy for you.

That makes sense that pushing through the pain desensitizes the nerves.  I thought, with me, it just took my mind off of it and, therefore, the pain was pushed into the background.  It's good to know that it also desensitizes the nerves. 

Have a wonderful holiday!

Kerri

 

Thanks. I feel really relieved just knowing that I have you all, that I have read and researched so much that I am well educated on the subject, and knowing that I have finally found a doctor who didnt just look at me as a mystery. He didnt have to ponder, he knew exactly what was wrong with me(if the Lyme thing is negative) But, it made me feel good to know that he had seen others with the very same thing, so he KNOWS that Im not making it up!

I feel confident now that I can fight it. Im going to work through the pain and prove to myself that I can beat it. I've decided that I have to because its not who I want to be. Since quitting sports and starting Lyrica I have gained SO much weight. I have gained at least 20 since starting Lyrica. And I can totally tell a difference. And I gained another 20-30 lbs. before that when I quit sports.

That makes me very upset. I could never imagine myself weighing what I do. I have always been little and running around and VERY strong(thats what happens when you grow up with ALL guys!) ;)

So, Im not used to this. My New Years Resolution is to fight back. To fight Fibro..and to fight my weight. To fight my depression. And my anxiety. To win back my life and live it the way I see fit for me. Thats my goal.... I want a fresh start when I start going to college! Thanks for everything. It truly means the world to me! I couldnt have done it without you guys! I wish everyone a VERY Merry (insert holiday)! =] =] =] =] =] =] =] =] =] =]

P.S. Cant wait to open my gifts! (even tho I went and bought them, and wrapped them earlier!) lol =]

Awww....thats SO sweet about your granddaughter. It does sound like me and my Grandma. I will be thinking ALOT of her tomorrow.

Oh yes! I will act very surprised! lol My dad had me help him wrap all our "Santa" gifts earlier....I liked certain papers, so I told him which ones to use if he was wrapping one of my gifts! haha...

Ya know, I spent about 10 hours with my dad yesterday..seems like we have been spending more and more time together. My mom and I just dont click like I do with my dad. We laugh alot...he laughs at me, rather! lol But, I think he enjoys being with me....He and my mom dont really get along so....

I am going to "attempt" the desensitizing thing! lol Im going ot work my hardest to get back to where I used to be. Im going to ignore the pain. We are having a family event Saturday in a church gym, basketball time for me! lol I love going there! Last year is when I went and I cried coming home because it killed my legs...but this time its going to be different. Im going to ignore it and keep on doing my best! And stomp my brother at a game! =]

So, Im pretty excited about everything now. I feel more relieved. I cant even believe Im talking like this! lol I have an appt. with my Ortho, I have to tell him about my new doc and what he said. AND I have to talk to another doc about it also, and convince him to let me do the Lyme test....haha, all my doctors are very curious as to what is wrong with me, so once I get a dx I have to go tell all of them! Not to mention, I have to talk to my physical therapist...and see if they can help me with this. Im supposed to show them the DVD the doc let me borrow, to educate me, my family, and my therapists! I think its funny! =]

Well, Im headed to bed....Santa's coming!!!! I am SO EXCITED!!!! Even if I know what Im getting!!!!! =]

I watched the DVD I got and its amazing. There is a girl with a different type of pain than I have, but they made her work like 5 hours all day long and every day there was SO much improvement. By the end of the week she could walk again...and a little while later she had 0 pain and could run again. She started on crutches crying from the pain wind caused against her leg and pain above 10. So, it was kind of shocking, but it totally makes sense to me. Even tho it sounds crazy to cause all that pain, but in the end, it seemed to really make a difference so...

Yea, I have a bunch of different vitamins and such..one of them makes me feel sick tho, cant figure out which. But, its not that bad, I just take so many different ones that Im just like "whatever" and just stop. I suppose Im not really motivated in that department. I need to be taking like those one-a-day vitamins, I "borrow" them from my mom like once or twice a week! haha I just feel better about myself when I take vitamins, its like Im doing something good for myself and hopefully it is actually helping!

I will start taking a multi vitamin soon. Im making it my mission to become a healthier person. I feel like maybe if I become healthier physically and mentally maybe I will feel a bit better. After that doc appt. I am just so motivated to do everything I can. Its worth a try at least....

Well, I have to dance for a while on my game to work off my Christmas dinner, then Im off to bed with Luci!

With Love,
Christi =]

Snuggling is good. Altho, she has a habit of taking over the whole bed! She crawls up next to my face and puts her face on mine, which is SO sweet and I LOVE it...but annoying when your trying to sleep! She is such a bed hog! But I love her to death! She is really sweet. And she is a really good puppy. And VERY playful when shes not asleep!

I danced/burned off (what the game said) about 500 calories today! If I went out jogging, (according to the game) I would have went 8.4 miles! Now, thats what I call amazing! haha, I love it. It burns calories and gives my legs and heart a great workout! Not to mention, its not easy! lol Some of the songs are really hard and fast so Im jumping around on the dance pad like a crazy chicken with my head!

Im headed to bed in a peaceful manner. I feel very blessed for everything I recieved today. And it was nice to be with family. I almost dont want today to end, but I dont have school all next week so at least I have some time to rest! Thanks so much for everything!

With Love, Christi =]

Oh I am! Thanks Sherrine! I have been doing alot of dancing and taking my puppy for extra long walks, that benefits the both of us! I been trying to just think to myself "Im normal and I can at least try to do everything I can to be healthy, in return, hopefully that will help me to feel a bit better."

Oh, and I got a fish today! lol "Its" name is Gilbert(Gill for short!) So, I have gotten alot on my plate, but Im handling things surprisingly well! Im going to go play basketball tomorrow and boy am I looking forward to it!!

And, I have another doc appt. Wednesday morning..my dad is insisting on getting a Lyme test done by iGenex before I start anymore therapy or worry about finding counseling or anything. I've never seen him this persistent...I think it hit him when he was with me Tuesday hearing what all I said to the doctor and the doctor actually KNOWING what I was talking about. I think it made it real for my dad, not just some mystery thing I have.

So, right now everything has been postponed until I get the test done by that lab... lets see what happens...

With Lots of Love, Christi =]