Tuesday-
I had to laugh, as I sat down this morning. My blog, which started out about weight, has now evolved into a health log. I have to be honest and say I am becoming a skeptic to modern medicine. For the time these physicians spend studying, It continues to seem that it is a guessing game. I know the human body is complex, but I can honestly say, my symptoms are stumping the best of them. The original symptoms of burning in the chest and back have been with me from the start, which goes back 3 weeks. I can tell you what it isnt, after many visits to Dr’s offices, labs, hospital, x-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds and the like. Today we ruled out gall bladder. The heart has been cleared( for the most part). Yesterday we discussed a lung irritation, or possible viral cardio something. I dont have pneumonia or bronchitis , I dont have an ambolism(sp) in my lungs. Oh, I am also on prilosec, for possible esophagus something. Many pharmacy visits later, I still have the burning in my chest and back. So today, I made an appointment w/ my naturopath. One just never knows, and I am anxious to resolve. To be continued…….. Despite it all, I am still feeling good, in the mental sense. I have no feelings of throwing in the towel, or remove myself from society. I am taking one day at a time, and am looking forward to putting this behind me. We are expecting 60 degree weather for the next few days. I will do my best to get outdoors and enjoy it! ~~~~~6:45pm update ~~~~~ I met with my Naturopath doctor- what an awesome woman. I genuinely felt cared for. She listened to my saga to date, and offered up her opinion. We are going to try a couple of homeopathic remedies, and see where that takes me. We also discussed weight loss. She was pleased with my recent change in food choices. She shared that as women get older( me) that our levels of estrogen decrease. At this point our ability to burn carbs also decreases. She highly agreed that a diet of lean protein and carbs from veggies and fruit would be my best best to drop weight. This is how I dropped those last 5 lbs. It is a bit of a challenge, as I have lived a CARB life, but I DO know it works, and it’s back on the path of “no bad carbs” for me. She also uged me to lift weights. Each year women my age lose approx 5 lbs of muscle if they dont work their muscles. That was a scary statistic. Once the burning in my chest resolves, I am cleared for exercise. YAY!! After the doctor, I spoke w/ my attorney. We had a great conversation of our position in this whole court thing, and his confidence( really genuine) has relieved a lot of my angst! His advise- hold my ground. Phew… That was a relief. So tonight, I will sleep like a baby.
Maybe it is stress. Stress can do all sorts of bad things to you. If it helps any judges are pretty fair. I have had quite a few dealings with them and for the most part they really are right down the middle. Just be as composed as you can be — they say it makes you look better than crying like a mad woman. I have cried like a crazy person before though and I still won. sorry for blabbing so much.
I think Holly’s on to something. Maybe it is stress?
Nice that you have a naturopath, and it sounds like you are on the right path with regard to the style of food you plan to eat.
Yaaay to you (for you) for staying so positive. Hope your night’s sleep was restorative!
Hugs, Ruby
Not the gall bladder, eh??
Well, shoot…that was my best guess…
Sorry to hear that you still haven’t really figured out what the pain in your chest is coming from….I definitely think that the stress you’ve been having could have something to do with it. Glad to hear that your lawyer was reassuring…I know you will stay strong, and get just what you are wanting!
Burning in the chest?? Have you been eating my Mom’s roast beef??? When I was a kid it would burn up and down my esophagus all night!! I thought roast beef did that to everyone!!
I love naturopaths. Had a nasty eczema rash on my hands for two years. Specialists gave me cortisone cream and when it ran out the rash came back. Finally I was told to live with it. Imagine a burning pain every time you wet your hands!! Finally I saw a naturopath - it was gone in 2 months! Seems when I am stressed I have trouble digesting wheat and meat. Basically a celiac dermatitis. Wish they were covered by our provincial health plan. Even doctors in my condo building were impressed with the results I got.
Let me know how it goes - sadly, I am not sure they can do much about pudge!
Cheers
Shari