Hey Lisa and KTmom. Thank you for thinking of me.
It's been a rough week. Last Sat night I started with severe muscle pain. Every muscle from the knee up hurt to the touch and my back was horrible. I took 4 vicodin in one day and I've never taken that many in one day before. Plus a muscle relaxer several hours before the vicodin. It passed I think on Tuesday and I realized that it was probably from the storm/front that came through. My GP agreed.
Last week (I think - my concept of time is really off...had to ask Wynter what day it was), I did my own little completely unscientific test with my prilosec because I think it's interfering with my aygestin which is causing me to spot and exacerbating (or causing) my depression. By day 2 off the prilosec I was throwing up in my mouth again (gross, sorry) and by day 3 off I had horrible heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain. Maalox would hold me for about 10 minutes. I had to go back on the prilosec. The 3 days I was off the prilosec, no spotting and my mood improved. Back on it now and spotting is worse and a lot of abdominal pain. Think it's the endometriosis growing since the aygestin isn't working right. Plus a gnawing burning pain in my abdomen and a feeling in my throat like I'm going to throw up. Plus the depression is getting heavier. Lovely, huh?
Saw my doctor Thursday and she said to see what the GYN says on Monday about the prilosec/aygestin thing. I talked to the pharmacist about it and neither medication showed interactions, but with the entire combo I'm on, who knows. They can't test for every possible medication combination and aygestin is not a very common medication so it's probably something that just hasn't hit the radar yet. We talked about see a gasterointerologist, but I'm so sick of going from one specialist to another. I know that sounds stupid, but I'm just tired. I said I wanted to see what we hear back from the NIH - should hear in about 2 weeks, hopefully - and then go from there. She mentioned the Mayo Clinic and I said I'd rather do the Cleveland Clinic. It's closer and it probably contracts with my insurance, unlike Mayo, so it will be easier to get in. Oh. And my cardiologist appointment that I waited 3 months for (and I'm an established patient) got cancelled because they didn't have power. Sigh.
In the meantime, I keep getting new symptoms. I now have plantar fasciaitis (sp?). Pain in new places. That thing with my mom.
Stick a fork in me I'm done.
On the bright side, my blood pressure was 112/72. :yippee: So, at least that's one less worry.
Aren't you glad you asked?
I saw my new therapist on Thursday and I really liked her. Just because I like her doesn't mean she's going to be effective, though, I know. So, I'm remaining cognizant of that aspect. But, we seem to be on the same page on a lot of things so I have hope.
Lisa, enjoy your visit with your mom. Your house is what it is. I used to worry like that, too, but if you're coming to see my house and not me then don't bother coming. It will be nice to see your uncle again. Don't let your worries over your house cloud that.
Thank you for thinking of me.
(((hugs)))