I am a bit nervous about Drs visit tomorrow latest UPDATE page 2...Post 23

[mum4jenn]

I rarely ever go to the Doctor but in the last several months I have had several issues that are getting to the point that I need to really see a medical professional about them. Since there is no school tomorrow I made an appointment for a physical. The paperwork I have already filled out is an eyeful!! All the problems and symptoms that you are supposed to check off that you have experienced in the last year or are currently.....most have been checked off by me!! I have for sure high blood pressure,migraines,and either reflux /other problems with my esophogus( have trouble getting some foods to go down after swallowing and the food gets stuck.)

There are lots of other things going on right now and I don't want to bore you guys with my list but thought I would ask for some good wishes for tomorrow.

 

[Feralpeg]

Best wishes to you. I know going to the doctor is no fun, but knowing is always better than what we can imagine.

Your swallowing problem does sound like acid reflux. I had the same issue for awhile and then I took Prevacid and it improved a lot.

 

[Karel]

I'm right there with you. I have to go for a CT scan tomorrow morning. Luckily my husband has off too, so I'm dragging him with me.

 

[Pinnie]

Since I also off tomorrow, I am heading back to my eye surgeon's at the crack of dawn tomorrow morning. Good thougths to you!

pinnie

 

[MsDisney23]

Hoping all works out well for you. I'm sure the Dr. will be able to give you some meds to help with the reflux.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good wishes, Sheila, hope it goes well and a diagnosis. 's My best.

Looks like doctor day tomorrow, best wishes for you too, pinnie, and Karel.

 

[Serena]

Tons of good wishes.

 

[grlpwrd]

Best wishes from me to you, Pinnie, and Karel, too... and MsDiney, too, with your current situation. I just had a follow up appointment last Friday for bloodwork to check my diabetes and cholesterol levels.

I think it's great you made a first step by making an appointment. You never want to wait too late for medical intervention.

 

[Christine]

Good Luck and Wishes and let us know how it goes. Hope you can get some relief soon.

 

[bigmerle1966]

either reflux /other problems with my esophogus( have trouble getting some foods to go down after swallowing and the food gets stuck.)

Sounds like what I have, I have a hyatal (sp?) hernia. It also causes my acid reflux. I take a daily dose of meds and I rarely have that problem anymore. Good luck at the Drs.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Again, hope all goes well today.

 

[Pinnie]

I can give you my update. Last year I had cataracts removed in both eyes and implants in both put in. The left lense has been getting "cloudy" so I had YAG laser surgery to clear it up today.

Hope the OP and Karel are doing OK!

pinnie

 

[Karel]

Thanks for the good wishes.

THe CT was kind of scary, especially the IV, but I guess in the scheme of things, it's not that bad.

Now I have to wait for the Dr. to get the results. I hope they don't find anything.

 

[mum4jenn]

Well...I made it back from the Dr (also had an eye appointment)

I have a months supply of blood pressure medicine, a weeks supply of Nexium and a prescription for Isometh/Apapdichlor for the headaches.

The Dr said he was very concerned about the swallowing/food not going down. I used to be able to walk around and it would eventually go down but the last couple of months I have to (throw up) to get any relief. I have an appointment for a Gastro Dr on this Wednesday and then this Saturday an appt to get a CT scan. Then appointments on the 2nd for blood work etc., and follow-up appointment on the 6th and 9th.Oh...and also a mamogram on the 13th.

Looks like I will be busy.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good to hear you are back and some things being done. And more tests ahead. Do hope they are able to pinpoint the cause. My best going forward.

 

[figment52]

Just checking in for an update - how are you feeling? Did they find anything?

 

[Micca]

Hope you'll be feeling better soon.

 

[mum4jenn]

Thanks so much for asking!!

The GP asked me lots of questions and wrote down all of my symptoms so at least he took me seriously.

I go tomorrow to the GP to get all the lab results and brain
CT scan result. I think I still have to be tested for diabetes so I will find out about that tomorrow also.

I will be having an EGD in April to look for the cause of my having trouble having the food go down. Right now I am taking Nexium which has helped quite a bit.

The GP gave me Midprin for the Migraines and also sent me to a Neurologist who changed that to Relpax. I actually had to use it the same day I went to see him and it helped SOOOO much!! The migraine was 90% within an hour and I did not have the "migraine hangover" the next day!! This Dr also wants to check me for Carpal Tunnel in my hands since I have been dropping things.

The GP also has me on 40mg of blood pressure meds but I think it might need to be increased a little. When I have checked my BP it is still close to borderline and Monday when I went to the Neurologist it was high then but it could have been because I was having a Migraine right then or the fact I waited in the waiting room for over an hour and a half before I even saw the Dr.

I feel better since I have been taking the BP meds so I think that was causing alot of my problems.

I sure am glad my DH has good insurance!! The Relpax would have cost me $321.00 for 16 pills but all I had to pay was $52 (which still hurt my checkbook)

I will update more once I find out the results.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Good work getting your stuff done. I just had a colonoscopy & throat scope yesterday. I also had been putting it off. I have to change my diet. Also Prevacid works for me. Nothing else...that is so wierd.

It feels good to take of yourself, doesn't it? Good wishes on getting well.

 

[luvwinnie]

I take relpax also, works great.