update on my Dr. appt.

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Registered: 11-18-2003
update on my Dr. appt.
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Tue, 06-01-2004 - 2:45pm


I just got back from the doctor and well there is nothing medically wrong with me no inflamation no cancer no lyme disease my thyroids are great I am in perfect health although I do not feel in perfect health though because now no one seems to know what is going on with my headaches so the doctor gace me a script for pamelor 20 mg's at bedtime it is an anti depressant and I really dont want to take it because I do not want it to mix with my neurontin so I am off to call my shrink and get his opinion on things...

I guess I am happy that I am not dying there is a sense of relief but also confusion because I do not know where to go from here so I have to take a headache journal for the next 4 weeks to see if I continue to get headahces and how bad they are..so with a big sigh I trudge on...

I also met a guy over the weekend he is friends with my friend Reza this guys name is Paul he lives in weschester county new york not far from where I live in Connecticut he owns his own business wants to take an exam to become a personal trainer he has these beautiful green eyes he works out almost everyday he is short but not too short for me since I am just barley 5'2 and he gave me those tingles that I have been looking for I know this because he planted one on me on sunday and shivers up and down the spine so I feel the connection I did not feel from the other guy last week but I felt it with paul before he kissed me I get these very odd sensations at times I can tell when things are going to be good or bad and I am almost 100 percent right when I do get these feelings....so Paul called me up last night we talked or almost 2hours he seems pretty decent and he asked me to go out with him sometime this week I have no idea what is going on with all of this I go almost a year with the only interest shown in me is a booty call and now I am getting asked out is there something in the water around here or what...but I am going to do it I am going to go out with him I figure that I am never going to meet my mr. right if I stay at home and complain so I put on my smile and some charm and I go out there and I guess that is all I really needed in the first place....

Oh ya I also wanted to thank......Julie123234

mumontherun, akgrlathrt, trac, barb, caly, mariaC, pamela and everyone else for their support kind words and just being awesome...

you ladies ALL of you ladies are the best..

I love you all

And wish me luck with this new man

All of my love

Erin

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Tue, 06-01-2004 - 3:04pm

Hi, Honey!

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Tue, 06-01-2004 - 4:37pm




(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Erin))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


I am glad the test results didn't show anything that is life threatening.

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Registered: 04-07-2004
Tue, 06-01-2004 - 4:49pm
WOOOO-WHOOOOOO! I'm dancing around twirling right now for you! Big circle of love and flowers!! You've met a guy that gives you that special feeling...it IS that fresh bright Erin coming out to play that has changed things! I'm so super-happy for you! Although it does stink about STILL not knowing what's causing your headaches, and that all the dr can offer is more meds. Did you ask him about physical therapy, like for muscle strain? The muscles in your neck and shoulders hold the majority of the stress your body feels, even if you don't notice it. That has caused me bad headaches before. How about acupuncture? It might be expensive, but if it works then you'll be free!!

Oh, so happy for you. It sounds like things are looking up for you!

HUGS BIG HUGS

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Registered: 11-18-2003
Tue, 06-01-2004 - 5:32pm
THANK YOU.....

Thank you so much barb, Trac and akgrlathrt for the awesome reply to my post and such beautiful words of kindness it really does mean so much...

andI am begining to believe that I made myself alone because of the constant hiding and what not but I am feeling pretty good and I am having fun and you know what dating isnt as scarey as I thought it was after all...

Thank you again and I have also decided to not stress about the head ache thing I am waiting to see when my shrink calls me back to find out about the pamelor before I fill the RX for it dont want to take something tht will mess with my mood stabilizers...

so I figure maybe the headaches happened for a reason maybe it was some hgher powers way of telling me to start looking at myself and the way I was living and that it was time to really make a change and it kicked my butt I tell ya having such a fear of something really bad happening to me made me see that life is not a garuntee so I might as well live it not just with men but with everything I can not wait to tell marnie tomorrow in our session...but anyways thank you all again

I love you all

Erin
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Wed, 06-02-2004 - 1:17am
hey sweetie! i think you are totally smart to be questioning the extra meds- i have found that many doctors are quick to give you something just in case/because they don't know what else to do. and if i took all of the meds doctors actually wanted me to- i would hate to think what it could have done to me! i was getting headaches for awhile and there ended up being a few answers i found- one: allergies- i started taking this nasal spray called rhinocort every day and it made it so much better, you could also take sudafed or claratin D (but that messes with my prozac so i don't know if that is a good option for you either)- and my mom and brother used to get migranes and the nasal spray afrin as a temporary help was great and made them less in the long run. two: a masseuse actually told me this and i thought she was nuts at first then realized she was right- i was clenching my jaw when i slept- and finally- stress.

i am so excited for you with all of these boys. when it rains, it pours! have fun. i love that paul gave you tingles. you are totally right, keep getting out there and having fun and you will be glad you did. sorry i have been mia- life has been crazy lately- but i will tell you about that later. i'm just glad you are healthy and happy!

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Wed, 06-02-2004 - 9:13am
Hi Erin,

I'm glad to hear that there is nothing medically wrong with you, but sorry that with that knowledge, your headaches are not relieved.

Have you looked into a Chiropractor? I know many people who they have helped, and you could bring them your MRI pictures as well. Also you wouldn't have to add another med, which is a concern for you. Just a thought.

I'm happy to hear about Paul. That's exciting! Like Barbara said, maybe your nice list is helping you express yourself in a positive way with others. Enjoy!

Lee Anne

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Wed, 06-02-2004 - 4:26pm
Glad to hear that "technically" you are ok. Fascinating how there is "nothing" wrong. I am in the same boat and it can be SOOOOOOOO frustrating.

Know that we are here for you!

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.

Take care,

Lisa-)

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Wed, 06-02-2004 - 4:57pm
Wow Erin! If there's something in the water would you please send some of that out here to Chicago?!? I am thrilled for you that there's nothing seriously medically wrong and I pray you find out what is wrong. Take care, Judi
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Registered: 11-18-2003
Wed, 06-02-2004 - 5:02pm
I want to thank each and everyone of you for all the support that you have shwon to me over these past few weeks with my family and then with my own issues I could not have kept calm with out all of you..so big hugs and thank you's to everyone...

I really do thnk there is something in the water eather that or it is true what they say about blondes maybe they really do have more fun even though I am looking more like a brown blonde (need to touch up the old hair style)

But thank you everyone you all mean more to me than any word could ever describe..

Love to you all

Erin
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Registered: 05-28-2004
Wed, 06-02-2004 - 9:47pm
Hi Erin!

So glad to hear that your doctor's appointment went well and there is nothing seriously wrong - those headaches can be horrible nonetheless! I get some good ones but think they are from stress...keep that headache journal and keep plugging along - your doctor's will figure it out in time...I have also taken pamilar in the past and felt that it helped...so good luck with that...

and congratulations on meeting a nice guy...have fun on your date and keep us posted...

Have a great day

Julie