I do not have Gastroparesis. What now Doc? So much for that perfect fit. I think it brings my body joy to torture me with all these 'negative' tests. In 5 years I think the only test that has given me any answers are the ones (i.e. the two) that diagnosed me with POTS. Beyond that I am completely normal...or so abnormal that I have fooled some of the best and brightest doc's in the business. I wish I could just quit but I know I'll never be happy if I give up even if I never get answers. At least I'm trying. Could I get a little credit for that? I don't think it's healthy for a spirit to be broken this many times in such a short period of time. I HATE medicine, I HATE tests, I am not particularly fond of doctors and I absolutely HATE POTS!! UGGHH. A word of advice; research is always good but also dangerously depressing. Take caution.
In my research today I discovered that if I pass out and someone decides to sit me up they could in fact kill me. Good to know! I also learned that although I have the medical vocabulary of most med students I understand little to non when researching actual medical sites that might actually help me understand my own body. Too bad. I think they need to sit down, think hard and write all the information they have about POTS in English and call it 'POTS: A comprehensive guide to your body in terms you can actually understand'. Just a thought.
Showing posts with label Gastroparesis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gastroparesis. Show all posts
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Gastroparesis and the like...
I am currently in the process of studying and re-learning mathematics for my assessment exam coming up. I get to take the exam whenever I feel like it which is kinda nice but could also kill me as I am slightly terrified of taking this test and now have the opportunity to put it off. I am shooting for next Monday so I'll let you know how it goes.
In other news, I am currently dealing with tummy troubles. They have been occurring for about 6 hours now and are beginning to frustrate. I thought I just ate too much but after an hour I figured there was more to this tummy story. My doctor ordered me a gastric emptying test (which is not scheduled yet as the flighty receptionist has not called me back) which tests for gastroparesis.
Gastroparesis: Ordinarily, strong muscular contractions propel food through your digestive tract. But in gastroparesis, the muscles in the wall of your stomach work poorly or not at all. This prevents your stomach from emptying properly. Gastroparesis can interfere with digestion, cause nausea and vomiting, and play havoc with blood sugar levels and nutrition.
http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-126300/Gastroparesis?q=gastroparesis&qpvt=gastroparesis
I have an appointment with my POTS doctor on the 11th. Her plan for the two weeks between appointments was for me to where my stockings everyday (they are a pain, not to mention a struggle to get on), drink 100-140 oz. of water per day (which has not happened yet but I am drinking about 95% more than I used to) and take a new prescription that is supposed to help ward off headaches as I get those almost daily (not too fond of pills but been doing well so far). By far the hardest thing has been drinking more water. I have to drink slowly as water makes me kinda nauseous (weird huh?), I feel it sloshing around in my stomach and I am currently considering taking permanent residence in the bathroom.
On a more exciting note, I am planning on adding some humor to this sorta depressing blog... not quite sure what that's gonna look like as most POTS humor is not found humorous by non-POTS patients. Maybe it will make you laugh even if you don't understand. I will be expecting comments.
In other news, I am currently dealing with tummy troubles. They have been occurring for about 6 hours now and are beginning to frustrate. I thought I just ate too much but after an hour I figured there was more to this tummy story. My doctor ordered me a gastric emptying test (which is not scheduled yet as the flighty receptionist has not called me back) which tests for gastroparesis.
Gastroparesis: Ordinarily, strong muscular contractions propel food through your digestive tract. But in gastroparesis, the muscles in the wall of your stomach work poorly or not at all. This prevents your stomach from emptying properly. Gastroparesis can interfere with digestion, cause nausea and vomiting, and play havoc with blood sugar levels and nutrition.
http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-126300/Gastroparesis?q=gastroparesis&qpvt=gastroparesis
I have an appointment with my POTS doctor on the 11th. Her plan for the two weeks between appointments was for me to where my stockings everyday (they are a pain, not to mention a struggle to get on), drink 100-140 oz. of water per day (which has not happened yet but I am drinking about 95% more than I used to) and take a new prescription that is supposed to help ward off headaches as I get those almost daily (not too fond of pills but been doing well so far). By far the hardest thing has been drinking more water. I have to drink slowly as water makes me kinda nauseous (weird huh?), I feel it sloshing around in my stomach and I am currently considering taking permanent residence in the bathroom.
On a more exciting note, I am planning on adding some humor to this sorta depressing blog... not quite sure what that's gonna look like as most POTS humor is not found humorous by non-POTS patients. Maybe it will make you laugh even if you don't understand. I will be expecting comments.
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