Thursday after all the fun down on the farm, I left there crying. I was in horrible pain and it was in more areas. My arm, my hand, my breast, my back…just everywhere! I went home and tried to relax and the pain only got worse.
I was on fire, I was stabbed, my bones and muscles ached, acid was running through my veins. It really scared me.
Thursday evening I went to the ER, Morgan went with me which was extremely cool of her. I hate going to the hospital alone, but I didn’t want J to go because that would mean bringing the little ones.
When I got there the first check in nurse looked at me and said “Well, honestly I don’t see anything abnormal.” I was thinking DUH…I just told you I have pain but no injury. There are no bruises! The next check in nurse actually took me back and listened to everything that had been going on with me. I told her about my first ER visit last month and how they gave me a blood test to rule out a blood clot and then simply told me I tore my bicep…
Here are some narcotics…don’t use your arm for 6 weeks (seriously? I have 3 kids how do I manage that)…get the hell out. Yea thanks.
They were shocked that the ER in GA only gave me a blood test to rule out the blood clot. I had driven for a very long time and the symptoms were the same symptoms of a blood clot. So they ordered a pulmonary study. Good news…no clots! Next they gave me an x-ray, totally normal! I also had an EKG, I am not sure what they were looking for with that. Again, totally normal. Where they did find something odd was in my blood tests. Nothing deadly, I’m totally not gonna die (I went there thinking I was, ugh). However, I have some elevated inflammation markers which shows them that yes indeed I am in pain, it is not all in my head. They referred me to a Rheumatoid doctor.
They told me 3 things that it could possibly be:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Compressed nerve damage
None of these sound very nice to me, but hey…I’m not gonna die. The pain sucks and has now started to pop up in other areas. As I said, it had already moved into my breast and back. Last night it moved into my leg as well. I wish I could put it into words better, but it is unlike anything I have ever felt.
They gave me another RX for more anti inflammatory and pain pills. These pain pills are non narcotic and don’t make me loopy. They do take the edge off the pain and I am feeling much better. I also notice that I feel a lot better on the days I get a work out in. I am going to try to add some home exercises for the days I can not make it to the gym as well. Someone mentioned Yoga?
So, even though I do not have a diagnosis, I do feel much better in knowing that it is nothing deadly and that there is something causing this pain. We do not have health insurance so I need to call the doctor on Monday and see what the office visit will cost. Then I will just have to try to get some extra graphics jobs in to get it covered. Things are super tight right now, but hey…atleast I ain’t dying!
If you are looking for some graphics contact me! I am working deals like mad at the moment…you will definitely get a hook up! Come take advantage of my pain! You can view my portfolio at Stitchblade Designs.
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Oooh I hate when dr’s make you feel like its in your head. Hopefully you’ll find the cause and treat it. I cant imagin being in pain like that!! {{hugs}}
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Thank you 🙂
I’m glad you aren’t dying and pray they’ll be able to nail down what the heck is going on!! I’m sorry you’re hurting. 🙁
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[rq=76570,0,blog][/rq]Seiuli Saturday
Im so glad you are not dying! 😉 I hope you get some more detail answers and a treatment plan that works for you!
Big hugs!
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I can so sympathize, girl! Last year I went through a lymphoma scare. MRIs, CAT scans, then they thought they’d given me fatal blood poisoning with the dye they injected in for the contrast MRI. It was not a fun few months! Bottom line: I still don’t have a diagnosis, but I don’t have lymphoma. I felt the same way–“I’m not dying!” Or, “My husband isn’t going to be a single father to 4 kids!”
So sorry that you’re in pain–praying you get some answers soon!
Thanks Ashley!