Update....from sublime to ridiculous

Hi,

Well, today was the day for my visit with the pulmonary doctor. As you recall, I had gotten my CT report that said I had sarcoidosis, and no one was forthcoming with any answers about the LR stomach pain/hair falling out, etc.

Good news....this doctor tells me he doesn't know if I have sarcoidosis....it was just a preliminary diagnosis and not meant to make it on the history report. He is sending me next week for yet another cat scan..of my chest....liver functions (he can't say why my nails and skin are yellowish).
Plus he added tests that will say whether I have sarcoidosis.

The side pain? The hair following out? Not his area....sending me back to the surgeon, and onto a endocrinologist.

I was commended on my knowledge of my FM (he should only be HERE to discover knowledgeable folks). Are you kidding?

So, bottom line...

The last two weeks I have been beside myself worrying about all these symptoms that have exacerbated the last two months....and still no further along. Worst of it.....researching what I have, that I might not have until they give me a test to see if I have......(you all followed that, right?).

Oh.....he did tell me that sometimes we just can't tell what the problem is ....even with tests. I let him know nicely that THIS was NOT going to one of those times. He wanted to know if I was experiencing depression.....I looked him straight in the face and said....."MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT IN CLUMPS!!!!" That lightened my mood right up!

Thanks for everyone bearing with me. I am grateful. I usually try to stay on top of this. After today.....I know that I am putting SOMEONE's kid through college with these tests....so, I guess I will take that as a positive.

I remember those days trying it figure out what is causing all the sickness. After thousands of dollars later, fibro was the main diagnoses. I hope you find out soon because it havoc on your mind waiting.