Just a quick update, Dearies.
Tomorrow I'm taking some crazy breath test to determine if my gut bacteria is OK or if it's gone awry like my Craft Days of yore. Then I'll get the results of the sleep study (with Rich in tow so that I can firmly but politely say "I just want the results of the test and nothing else, please"), then pick up five new prescriptions, throw two away, get thyroid labs done again (because my last TSH was 11.8 😖), and then get ready for more CT scans and appointments with four different docs.
(Yes. I said a TSH of 11.8. In the event that you're NOT an Endocrinologist (my dear Dr Cavanaugh who was mine for 35 years and saw me through thyroid cancer along with Mayo Clinic retired) and apparently nobody (including me) thought to check it)...a TSH of 11.8 is N.O.T.G.O.O.D. At all. As a matter of fact, I am now about 78% sure that the majority of my symptoms are related to everything just shutting down.)
(But I'm not a doctor, and I stopped attending Google Medical School, and now I let the professionals do their job.)
(And yes....I am desperately trying to find new professionals who will take me on as a patient.)
In between this mish-a-goss I am trying to remain calm, eat and sleep well, put shoes and socks on and do things every now and then (like go to a music performance or see my GodDaughters), and make sure to stitch and diamond paint every day.
No stitchy progress to show, since I get about three little x's in and then start rummaging through baskets, but here are a couple of small DPs that are done and in the portfolio/book thingie under my chair:
And now it's time for a nice long nap, Dearies. Thank you from the bottom of my pitiful little heart for all of your thoughts and prayers and notes and cards and wonderful, wonderful support. I am, as always, completely overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every one if you.
I'll be back as soon as I can!
Love,
coni
So nice to hear from you again. I'm glad you able to doing a little blogging. I get sad when your blog is quiet.( BTW you owe me nothing :) I just enjoy your voice
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing today
So glad you are back online. I was really missing you and your wonderful sense of humor, not to mention your beautiful stitching. "Keep on keeping on" as they say. You have beaten a lot more than this and you can do this!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear from you! Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you posting again. Sending prayers, hugs, and positive vibes. You've got this.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you checked in. Being hypothyroid myself, all I can say is YIKES!! No wonder you haven’t been feeling well. I sure hope they can get everything figured out and get you back on track. Take care!
ReplyDeleteOh yay! So good to see your post...prayers & healthy thoughts are being sent to you daily. P.S. I gave a wonky thyroid too, but yours is worse than mine..adding prayers for a non-wonky thyroid! xoxo m
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Another wonky thyroid here - Elaine in Oz. I do hope those little miracle pills are all you need! They work wonders for me.
ReplyDeleteI,m so glad you are back. Navigating complex medical issues can be a real challenge.
ReplyDeleteHappy to see your post. Sorry you are still struggling to feel well. Hoping things begin to improve for you. My prayers will continue that you will be feeling much better soon. Rest and take care of you. Just check in at least once in a while to let us know you are still with us.
ReplyDeleteConi, thank you for the update! You will continue to be in my prayers. Please just keep on getting on! It sounds like you are starting to get answers. Good luck finding new medical professionals and getting answers!
ReplyDeleteOh, Coni. I thought I felt bad with my 6.25 TSH, no wonder you're all cattywampus!!! I told my PCP/Internist that he'd better send me to an endocrinologist if it hasn't gone down when I see him in March. Like you, I'm sick & tired of being sick & tired. Hugs, love, & thoughts of icy glasses of damn good going out to you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you checked in and hoping for better days ahead. Those diamond paintings are gorgeous, especially the 2nd one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. Am navigating my own medical issues, and know it is hard. Take it easy on yourself. My primary care physician hooked me up with some home health care that has been a godsend. Do you have any similar programs there?
ReplyDeletePrayers, hugs, good thoughts and wonderful docs - wherever they are.
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you checked in with the blog. Sounds like a lot of doctoring has been going on. Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYahoo! Congratulations - you're back where you belong. We all wish you the very best of good luck, and hope that your stitching and painting keep you serenely happy.
ReplyDeleteConi, so relieved to see your update. Continued thoughts and prayers for you are being sent your way. xoxox
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your update. Just want you to know that we all love you and hope your are back to feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm also glad to see your update. Very much hoping you will be well soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy to see your update as well. Continued prayers that these tests will yield answers and you will start to feel better. Take care.
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Whew...she's back, TYJ. Those DP's are awesome... can just imagine what you are capable of when feeling perky. Well, at least you have a clue as to why you have been feeling so punky.. we have to so diligent these days....no one knows you like you...and you were wise to keep questioning. Here is hoping all the tests will open the door to solutions and recovery..you deserve a deep breath and that satisfaction. Continued prayers for your escape from the misha-goss and back to normalcy.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Coni and praying you get some results soon and start feeling better. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteELEVEN?! I'm miserable when my TSH at two, & feel best at .8!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're able to continue your hobbies, even while unwell.
Thank you for the update!
Keeping you in my heart! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are still not on the mend. Hope all went well with the appointments and answers are being found.
ReplyDeleteHolding you in prayer. Big hugs. -p.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is ok!
ReplyDeletePraying that they figure things out quickly so you can start to feel human again. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI’m so happy to read your post. My blog universe is not the same without you but that’s my selfish problem. Please keep moving forward to find out what is going on and make it all better.
ReplyDeleteNice work.
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