No luck heading next for the endo in October seems to be lots of different opinions for the suffering

[carla559]

No luck yesterday with internist, was not surprised will see what happens next,
How does one be patient?  Just want to add more antidepressants.............

[carla559]

excuse my spelling, also have to mention brain fog at times..............

[carla559]

Thanks that made me feel a whole better...............you are right that is what I said
to myself about a few more weeks.  It's better when you have moral support from
someone who knows what you have been thru- this a super site,   I am alone alot at
times thru day and the whack of being single at 56 and missing a husband who of
course would not  be good for me now.  I am sure that is the reason my body is
stressed out.  I have to wrok with what I have now and not wish to be back when
I felt 100%.  One thing I do not have is the wieght gain, and constipation that I am
supposed to have.   I don't meet their criteria. I am hoping that this endo can help
me with something.  thanks for being super to me,
best to you,  Going up to the health store and get some things some of which you
suggested.  There are alot of things to be thankful for -the best to you
Carla

[Barb135]

I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get anywhere with your internist.  I know how frustrating it is when the doctor won't listen and how hard it is to wait for the next appt that might offer some hope and I'm not sure how to help you......I know it doesn't lessen YOUR symptoms or make you feel any better, knowing that *I* went through the same thing........

All I can say is: you DO have the patience within you, you just have to find a way to summon it and like so many things, that's easier said than done.  I finally took the attitude that "I've felt cr@ppy and waited for this long - what difference is a few more days/weeks going to make??"  Yes, I felt horrible and it took a terrible toll on me, but I've learned some lessons as well -- Lessons that I can use every day - like being in a hurry to get somewhere and the traffic/lights just won't cooperate --- oh, I'm SO good now at sitting back in my seat, taking a deep breath and thinking "okay, we have to go with the flow - oh, look at those beautiful flowers that were put there just for MY enjoyment.  Thank you God" ---- it gets easier every day because I know that stressing only makes me feel worse, so if I'm going to stress, I try to make it over something I can CHANGE.  If I realize that I can't DO anything, my only choice is to accept it until I "can* do something........I happen to be a "type I" personality, so this has NOT been an easy journey for me..................Again, I know all of this is easier said than done --- I just hope I've been able to offer a bit of encouragement and support for you while you wait...........

God bless and I hope you get feeling better soon............