Bored of Waiting
November 6, 2009 6:18pm
You know what frustrates me the most is: the waiting! It's so boring, annoying and anxiety inducing. I think one reason I hate waiting for the …
Vicsta 
4:33pm Thursday
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About Me
Vicsta
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About Me
I have been sick for years and never really gotten to the bottom of it. As time has gone by, I have become sicker in that I have added more and more illnesses and symptoms to the list. For the past year and a half I have had some disturbing symptoms - including: growing in height, enlargement of my skull, feet, tongue and hands... so I am now waiting to see an Endocrinologist to get test done for a suspected pituitary problem. I do bits and bobs of money earning - am currently developing a website dealing with cosmetic hair replacement and increasing self-esteem when you have lost your hair. I am also doing some puppy sitting for a friend.
I have been sick for years and never really gotten to the bottom of it. As time has gone by, I have become sicker in that I have added more and more illnesses and symptoms to the list. For the past year and a half I have had some disturbing symptoms - including: growing in height, enlargement of my skull, feet, tongue and hands... so I am now waiting to see an Endocrinologist to get test done for a suspected pituitary problem. I do bits and bobs of money earning - am currently developing a website
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Interests
Yorkshire Terrier dogs, travelling, history, spirituality, cooking, languages, animals, watercolour painting, general art and crafts.
Yorkshire Terrier dogs, travelling, history, spirituality, cooking, languages, animals, watercolour painting,
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14 hugs received, 13 hugs given, 2 journal comments, 1 journal post
Friday
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Vicsta gave almostbuffed a thanks 10:00pm
Aww thanks for your kind and supportive message. You always know the right thigns to say. How are things…
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Vicsta gave CLErical1 a hug 9:59pm
Aww great to hear from you. Any news of stuff your end in regards treatment or what the docs are going…
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Vicsta gave MoonLittleMoon a thanks 9:52pm
Thanks for your support last night. x…
Thursday
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Vicsta gave MoonLittleMoon a sympathy 5:40pm
Yeah Dr X that I saw today was an Endocrinologist - first time I have seen one bizarrely. I wouldn't…
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Vicsta gave MoonLittleMoon a hug 5:37pm
Oh babe, that sounds like hell - your status. I don't like the idea of you being on the table for 2 hours…
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Pup Sitting/Mum Away/Cold & Wintery
October 28, 2009 12:40pm
So, I am back writing away on this thing. I find it weirdly therapeutic; a relase!
Anyway, things are trundling along as they do. The pup …
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Funny Face
oh goodness, was it last night? seems longer. but i suppose your lastnight would have been my morning or something :-D
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Rainbow
Hey Vicky,
Your roller coaster ride seems to be heading down right now, but soon it will start to ascend again. It's so frustrating when you don't have a good relationship with a doctor - I've been there too - but keep asking questions and don't be intimidated. Meanwhile, love your doggies and go for your walks. I think of you and send hugs, love, and good wishes.
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Little Love
Hi hunni. It's been ages since I've gotten on here able to actually do much other than stare at the screen and try to take in the words. I read and replied to your journal. So sorry you are having such a rough, horrible time. ((hugs)) I do hope you get some answers and conclusions soon. Hope your mood and health steadies soon.
Doesn't really help how awful the weather is at the mo does it? It affects my moods alot.
I'm feeling pretty crappy still. The furbabies are doing well. Poppy still has a bit of a cough, but is healthy otherwise as far as we know, apart from the murmour in her heart. Fizz and Betty are cheerful as ever!
Love you hun. Take good care of yourself. xxxxxxx 
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Vic you did better than me 'cos I cried at my appt. That's when she diagnosed depression! It's quite windy but not as bad as last week when we had trees and fences down. I think we are due to get the worst of it tomorrow.
Always here just to natter if you wish.
Just watched the children in need concert on bbc. Loved it.
Take care and sleep well. xxxxx-
Little Love
Commented on your journal dear Vic. Thinking of you and sending love. xx
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Suffering for a few years - diganosed on 14/02/08.
Treatments
- Nerve Blocks Working / Worked
Close Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Diagnosed since 2000 Main symptoms - long cycle or lack of periods unless taking agnus castus, pain in ovaries, AGA (alopecia), acne, weight gain, increased hair on body
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- Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful
- Dianette - helped with acne, but in the long term caused side effects of bad mood swings, suicidal thoughts etc.
- Vitex Working / Worked
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diagnosed in 1991 Fatigue, muscle and bone pain, lack of concentration, memory problems, bowel problems etc etc!!
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- Reflexology Working / Worked
- Helped but have to keep it going on a regular basis
- Reiki Working / Worked
- Like Reflexology this is not a cure, but has helped me cope with pain and other issues. You have to keep the treatments up.
Open Androgenic Alopecia
I have been suffering from AGA since I was about 19 years old. I believe it to be a result of the PCOS I suffer from. I have worn wigs, but I currently wear headscarves outside and to work.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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- Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful
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Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- I am continually working on this, as I was put on Cipramil, but decided to come off it as I hate taking drugs. I have found challenging my thoughts, behaviours and reprogramming my brain to be the thing which has allowed me to live a fairly normal life.
Open Anxiety
I go through phases of really struggling with anxiety. I get terrible anxiety attacks that cause me to wake from sleep. I find it hard to enter new situations or do new things because I get so anxious. I find it makes me quite anti-social and sometimes reclusive.
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