Today is 8/15/2016
How much bad news can I handle. I have the following diseases:
Hypertension
Diabetes Type 2
Migraines
Nausea
Gastroenterology:
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Mildly impaired forward motion of the esophagus
Mild refluxing
Small Hiatal hernia
Functional dyspepsia
Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Epigastric pain
Paresthesia of skin
Dyskinesia of esophagus
Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Blood transfusion, No DX
Bile Gastritis
GERD
Heartburn
Other
Tingling and numbness (Neuropathy)
Cortical Blindness
TIA times 3
Seizures
Rheumatology:
Raynaud’s arthritis
Lupus
Mixed collagen vascular disease
Polyarthritis
Flares
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s syndrome
Fibromyositis
Rheumatic Fever (14 y/o) with RA
Severe Sun Sensitivity
Osteoarthritis
Fatigue
Knee pain
Foot pain
Osteoporosis (Left hip)
Osteopenia (Right hip)
I yet to get a Neuro Doctor. I'm going to bed! Does anyone have an idea of what direction I should go? I don't want to just give in. Gail
Hypertension
Diabetes Type 2
Migraines
Nausea
Gastroenterology:
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Mildly impaired forward motion of the esophagus
Mild refluxing
Small Hiatal hernia
Functional dyspepsia
Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Epigastric pain
Paresthesia of skin
Dyskinesia of esophagus
Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Blood transfusion, No DX
Bile Gastritis
GERD
Heartburn
Other
Tingling and numbness (Neuropathy)
Cortical Blindness
TIA times 3
Seizures
Rheumatology:
Raynaud’s arthritis
Lupus
Mixed collagen vascular disease
Polyarthritis
Flares
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s syndrome
Fibromyositis
Rheumatic Fever (14 y/o) with RA
Severe Sun Sensitivity
Osteoarthritis
Fatigue
Knee pain
Foot pain
Osteoporosis (Left hip)
Osteopenia (Right hip)
I yet to get a Neuro Doctor. I'm going to bed! Does anyone have an idea of what direction I should go? I don't want to just give in. Gail
Replies
What a mess! So, you had a TIA and dont have a neurologist? Me too. I have considered asking for a consult but am not sure. But you had 3 and dont either. I wonder if we need one?
Mary Ann
good Lord honey I don't really have advice for you but I'm going to pray for you. Hugs
I am continually praying for you Gail. You need to see both a neuro and rheumy. They both specialize in different aspects and can communicate back and forth on the best ways to make your life more comfortable. You will need to request that they communicate and be demanding. Unfortunately, that means medications, which it can take a while to find the right mix. I'm so sorry you are dealing with so much.