Off Topic.. wish me luck.. please

[MeanLaureen]

Tomorrow I'm going to see my rheumatologist again for a two month check up. I've decided to tell him he has got to do something for me or I'm going to demand to be send to John's Hopkins or Duke.

In 2 weeks I will be "celebrating" the 2 year anniversary of being sick. Also it will be 20 months since I started taking the chemo drugs. 2 years of fevers, and pain that has only gotten worse.

The past month I have headed downhill rapidly. Part of it from the disease and part of it from the Fibromyalgia that I have developed as a side effect to my disease. Fibro is inflammed by stress and to say the last month has been stressful for me is an understatement.

My solo WDW trip did wonders for me mentally for the few days I was there.. however the physical pain I have endured lately, especially the last couple of days, has taken it's toll on me. I continue to smile and act "business as usual" but that is getting harder and harder to do. ( Especially when smiling hurts at times..lol )

So tomorrow I will lay down the law with the doctor. Do something for me NOW. I can't go on like this any longer. I'm going to be nervous because he is a very intimidating man and supposedly tops in his field in Virginia.

Wish me luck for the strength to stand up to him... I'm going to need it

 

[Raulandpinboy]

You go girl tell them you want to be better by the end of May. no excuses. If he doesnt listen to you, just call me I'll go up there and put a southern hurtin on him and whup his hide.

 

[NHMickey]

Sandy and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers Lauri... I hope all the news you hear from your DR is good...

 

[GotAnyPins]

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you....and after many years as a nurse and working w/ some of the most intimidating Drs. you could ever imagine, I have worked out a foolproof way of dealing w/ them, and putting yourself at ease..

First you realize that they are just like you, they put their pants on one leg at a time....and just when they get to the "I'm God , and you aren't" speach, imagine him standing there

NUDE.... works everytime...

Good Luck

Donna

 

[LynniethePooh]

Lauri.......I know it is so tough to put your foot down when you have had enough of the crap and want some answers. You will have my prayers and special thoughts coming your way. Keep your head up high, shoulders back, and don't forget to give him a MEAN LAUREEN look now and again too!
Hugs and Hugs

 

[JudithM]

Lauri, this doctor may be one of the best around, but you as the patient have rights. I understand how frustrating it is to have symptoms & want relieve. My thoughts & prayers are with you along with pixie dust.

 

[Doctor P]

Hope everything goes well for you.

 

[BeautyLLM]

Lauri, my father is a doctor and he is a huge advocate of the "doctors are NOT gods" credo. You have every right to insist that your doctor do something more for you...it's just easier for HIM/HER if (s)he doesn't.

Please keep us posted....You go girl!

 

[Buzz2001]

Good luck Laureen! I can't imagine what you have been through and hope you can stay strong. Lots of pixie dust coming your way.

 

[Figment2]

Good luck, Lauri! Just remember - you are MeanLaureen and you will not take no for a answer!

Cyn

 

[buggin']

Good luck today Lauri!!

Piixe dust & hugs are coming your way!

Buggin'
Amber

 

[olbear]

Laurie,

Just having recently become a regular member of the Dis board since becoming a member of the "Band", I had no idea about how sick you are. I never would have known it this past weekend. You looked like you hadn't a care in the world. I only noticed Sunday at Scoop's seminar that you were in pain. And Donna filled me in. God bless you, I am so sorry.

I do believe Doctors have their place. But I also believe in natural healing as well. And lots of praying of course. You cannot beat "the great Physician"!! But there is a product I take that is natural called, "Chlorella" and it is made by a company called Earthrise. It has been known to cure cancer when taken in large doses and is highly recommended for Chemoterapy as it helps illiminate or lessen the effects it causes. It is a detoxin and is completely natural so it will not interfere with anything synthetic (drugs, etc) that you are taking. When something is wrong with our body it is usually trying to tell us it is "lacking" in something, such as a certain mineral. Chlorella helps to restore the bodies minerls naturally and to heal itself. It is also good to take everyday as I do for preventative medicine. I actually ran out a month ago and didn't take the time to go get more, and that's when I got sick with bronchitis two weeks ago. SO I know it works. Anyway, please consider this product. And know that you are in my prayers.

Blessings and God's best!!

Winnie

 

[3kids4me]

Lauri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had no idea that you were sick, and I'm so glad that you got to enjoy a weekend at Disney.

Don't let the doctors get the upper hand. It's so hard when you are in pain. Do you have someone to advocate for you so that you aren't the one that has to worry about that too?

Please keep up posted on your progress.

 

[suzanneb]

You are so right...it is TIME to go to Johns Hopkins or Duke....I don't know which is better...but both are excellent...you need to find out what can help you...I'm so glad you're going to lay down the law, it is your RIGHT!!! Keep us posted...thinking positive thoughts and LOTS of pixie dust for you!!!


Fondly,

 

[KathiWithAnI]

Alright Lauri-- you go give them what for!
Not that I want you to have to go to either of those hospitals, but if you do have to come to Duke, you won't be alone, because I'm right here
Talk to you soon
K.

 

[SueEllen]

Lauri,
As I said yesterday--best of luck today. Make 'em do something--and don't take no for an answer.
Sue Ellen

 

[perndwler]

Good Luck Lauri. Just remind him, you're the one in pain, not him!