My Fight Begins

Well; Here it goes. If you have been following my blogs you will understand this & me.

 

I haven't been feeling well for the past 2 weeks due to being on Steroids. I received the results of my temporal biopsy and was ecstatic that it was negative; however this only meant there was NO arteritis on this artery. So, the next step was to find out what is the cause of all this inflammation in my body. My pcp ordered more blood work ANA  which came back back negative for Lupus (Thank God). A new Sed Rate , which came back even higher than two weeks prior & a  24 hr urine collection & Dexamethasone blood test. I was feeling literally drained emotionally & physically from all this testing, not to mention trying to have my body adjust to the prednisone sucks; insomnia, nausea, depression, overeating & extreme fatigue.

 

A week later I received "The phone call" the specialist explaining to me that my results were positive & I need to see my pcp. I was seen immediately & was informed of the final diagnosis. I have in my body CUSHINGS DISEASE.  It has been explained to me What, How & Why I have this; NOW it is time to FIGHT IT.  I have been told there is NO cure for it but they're are several treatments to possibly supress anymore growth of hormones.

 

After numerous explanations & a second confirmation from the endocrinologist. I am in for a fight. I DO NOT wish to feel like a pain nor burden on anyone. I do know that dealing with all these synthetic hormones & prednisone have already taken a toll on me physically.  I can honestly admit I DONT know if I have it in me to fight anymore; but I have NO CHOICE but to do so. I cannot give up but for the past month I have been stricken with weakness. THIS IS NOT ME.. It will get better. I have to keep telling myself this & NOT lose my FAITH.

 

SO. I had to give my readers an update since last blog & well here you have it. Results are in... So, when & if you see me in public and I don't look well (despite with the help of makeup) just SMILE; that ALWAYS makes me feel better....

 

SO today MY FIGHT Begins; one step at a time; for the rest of my life........................ Goodnight............... Neena44 )0(