3 doctors in three days... I am still peeling myself off the ceiling at the thought of it.

Hang in there, muji. You are two-thirds of the way through.

Hopefully, no more parking tickets. That is literally adding insult to injury. NO FAIR!!!

Oh ya, stress is on you, going to doctor's brings on a lot of stress with PTSD. I am use to going to doctors now. It's social phobia that gets me, being around people scares the daylight out of me... I am getting better. (meeting lots of friendly people at doctor's clinic.)

Wonderful news no dialysis. That is awesome Muji. Along with no Hepatitis. 2 outa 3 aint bad ....

Yep, rest well dear friend and get ready for visit, day #3. Hopefully ya won't get a parking ticket again. That was not nice to get and very unwelcome! Good luck on your next visit, hope all goes well Muji.
(((((((gentle hugs)))))))
Giz

Hey, I'm glad your medical status is stable. That's good news. And three consecutive days.

My assumption has been that doctor visit are so painful because of social anxiety. It never occurred to me that ptsd could be part of the mix.

Yay for the good news! : )

Yikes that is a lot of poking!! You must be exhausted. You are doing great, remember to breath and give yourself credit for handling things so well. Also try and focus on the good news that things are not getting worse and than you do not have to Dialysis and no hepatitis! Those are all good things.
So proud of you!

Muji, so glad for your good news on no hep and no dialysis! But UGH, I sympathize. I cringe at the idea of one doc in one week---three in three days? I'd be under my bed hiding, no joke. You will endure, and this weekend, be sure to just curl up and rest and re-energize:-)

Purrs of support,
Leo

Congratulations on the good results! You're doing great and the week will be over before you know it. We are in the same boat, with different chronic issues though, mine too is incurable, so I understand how you feel. My weekly schedule always consist of 2-4 doctors appointments, I always have to joke that I see my doctors more than my friends and family...it's true!

One thing I learned in therapy that really helps with all the stress of doctors appointments is to visualize the appointment before it takes place. You won't always know exactly what's going to go on, but you can still guess. I imagine going in, checking in successfully and sitting down in the waiting room, then being called back to see my doctors. I try to imagine my doctor giving me good news, every time, I always imagine hearing positive results. Should the results be less than great, I deal with it afterwards, but beforehand I go in optimistic and positive. If it happens to be an appointment where things will be done that are more invasive, I try to imagine the best case scenario, that there will be no pain or less pain, that it will be finished quickly, that it will go by smoothly without any complications.

Like you said, you've made it this far, you can keep going, you've got this! You will be in my thoughts tomorrow for your final appointment, sending positive vibes and well wishes your way.

I'm glad the news has been good so far, Muji, but sorry that the appointments are 'stacked up' the way they are.

May your neuropathy tire of being inside you, and ... when it beats a hasty retreat ... may it leave restored/improved kidney function in its place ;-)

Salud !

I will share something that happened to me two days ago at the doctor. I usually will sit there stewing over (what is he going to do..) or what is going to happen when he walks in and sees my face. (have MPD) so he has seen *many* parts of me over the last ten years....

anyway I was totally floored in that I was sitting waiting in the room for the doctor to walk in and I stayed grounded, and *stayed* grounded for the very first time just by focusing on something in the room, just looking around at this and that. (tongue depressors...etc.) in the room. I also did breathing technique as I tend to hyperventilate a lot from anxiety.

So that is how I stayed grounded for the first time. It was such an odd feeling, but wonderful at the same time. I am so use to going to see doctors, at least 2 a week over the last couple years or so... but now it is not as often. I know it is difficult being *touched/probed* and also prodded by doctors. ((((gentlest hugs)))) of comfort for today Muji. I'll keep you in my prayers for a great outcome hopefully. ~Giz

You all give me the strength for this, let me assure you. Thank you so much for it. I'm off to my last appointment of the 3 right now.