Guess what arrived today in the mail!? If you guessed 'remedy' then you won a gold star! :D
I've already popped in my Prednisone antidote.... and then Monday will be Phosphorous! Stoked is an understatement of my feelings.
My mom said something awesome to me the other day from coming home from the clinic. I was a little upset and my brain was racking for answers. And out loud I dramatically sighed, "What's going on with me! What's going on!?"
Mom gently took my hand and said, "Jesus is going on."
I love it! It's got bumper sticker written all over it. :) Jesus is going on.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The plot doesn't thicken.. just continues...
Thinking ahead of the game, I didn't eat breakfast this morning. Unfortunately, by the time I saw my GP, I hadn't eaten for 14 hours, and that was too long of a fast (apparently). She said even diabetics would have low blood sugar with that amount of time passed. And indeed mine was lowish(69). So I have to wait until tomorrow to get the labs done. LOTS of labs this time. Last time we ordered labs, she had order a TSH (that's to test thyroid function). The result was in normal range, but just on the outskirts. She didn't mention it, and I didn't think too much of it, cause I was just getting over being sick at the time, and that can always screw with things. However, she thought that it was now something to consider, in light of my high blood sugar and all. So we're not only testing for diabetes, but also thyroid problems.
Labs are: Fasting glucose, HGBA1C (that's for diabetes), TSH, Tree T4, Free T3 (all that is thyroid.. extensive testing)
And of course.. it'll be Friday.. which means results won't come in till Monday (or later?...). She had me set up another appoint THREE WEEKS from now. I'm thinking to myself, "Uhhhh.. that's a long time..... shouldn't we be getting on this ASAP?" But whatever. I have my arsenal of doctors to consult with. And believe you me, as soon as I get my hands on those labs, I will be consulting with all of them.
1 hour past best time! And my cat is cooing at me..wanting to play.
Labs are: Fasting glucose, HGBA1C (that's for diabetes), TSH, Tree T4, Free T3 (all that is thyroid.. extensive testing)
And of course.. it'll be Friday.. which means results won't come in till Monday (or later?...). She had me set up another appoint THREE WEEKS from now. I'm thinking to myself, "Uhhhh.. that's a long time..... shouldn't we be getting on this ASAP?" But whatever. I have my arsenal of doctors to consult with. And believe you me, as soon as I get my hands on those labs, I will be consulting with all of them.
1 hour past best time! And my cat is cooing at me..wanting to play.
So what happens now?
So after finding out yesterday about my glucose, I hoped online and posted the question to Dr. Fuhrman on his website. His reply, and I quote: "Wow, you are diabetic then. Get your fasting glucose checked and a fasting HBA1C too. Lets get the data together as fast as possible."
I then attempt to call Dr. Awesome, but he never got back to me. At this point I'm wondering if I should tell me GP in Auburn... I don't really want to, cause all she likes to do is give me drugs... and I didn't want her to upset that I had another doctor order labs for me (I don't know how doctors feel about that... *shrug*). But fortunately for me, I didn't have to make the decision.. for at 5 o'clock, her nurse called me... informing me that there were some abnormalities in my labs that were quite serious and that they made an appointment for me for today at 1:15. She didn't tell me what was going on, just that I needed to come. She said that they technically didn't have any spots open.. but they made one for me. And that was that. No other info. She didn't tell me what it was, or what they wanted to check, or anything. Just... come in at 1:15.
Since Dr. Fuhrman wanted a fasting flucose level.. I'm assuming they're going to want to do the same... so I haven't eaten yet today. Bah! I fasted for FORTEEN DAYS and it's only been 12 hours.. and I'm all mopey and want something to it. It'll be interesting to see what happens. I'm a little surprised that the nurse didn't tell me to fast. I want answers as fast as possible people! None of this waiting around nonsense. I'll be ready for lab work as soon as I step my foot into that door.
Speaking of which... better get going!!!
Here's a great quote I found from my fasting days:
The Way of the Duck: Calm and serine on top, but paddling like hell underneath.
I then attempt to call Dr. Awesome, but he never got back to me. At this point I'm wondering if I should tell me GP in Auburn... I don't really want to, cause all she likes to do is give me drugs... and I didn't want her to upset that I had another doctor order labs for me (I don't know how doctors feel about that... *shrug*). But fortunately for me, I didn't have to make the decision.. for at 5 o'clock, her nurse called me... informing me that there were some abnormalities in my labs that were quite serious and that they made an appointment for me for today at 1:15. She didn't tell me what was going on, just that I needed to come. She said that they technically didn't have any spots open.. but they made one for me. And that was that. No other info. She didn't tell me what it was, or what they wanted to check, or anything. Just... come in at 1:15.
Since Dr. Fuhrman wanted a fasting flucose level.. I'm assuming they're going to want to do the same... so I haven't eaten yet today. Bah! I fasted for FORTEEN DAYS and it's only been 12 hours.. and I'm all mopey and want something to it. It'll be interesting to see what happens. I'm a little surprised that the nurse didn't tell me to fast. I want answers as fast as possible people! None of this waiting around nonsense. I'll be ready for lab work as soon as I step my foot into that door.
Speaking of which... better get going!!!
Here's a great quote I found from my fasting days:
The Way of the Duck: Calm and serine on top, but paddling like hell underneath.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Labs are back.. with an interesting twist...
Platelet count is 31, (I was guessing 30.. so I was close!!) The 'celery' theory seems to be true.... I could tell my count dropped, due to the natural order of things for us women. So I upped my intake of celery ten fold. :) Seemed to help a bit!
So there's that..
Here's the twist:
I also had Dr. Awesome order a metabolic panel, right? Juuuuust to make sure things are in working order and all groovy. HOLY SMOKES I'm glad I did!!! Glucose is 352!!!!! YIKES!! What on earth!??!?! That's screamen high, for those of you just joining the program. (Reference range is 65-99). What does it mean, you ask? I'm not totally sure... I DO know it means I've got a crap ton of sugar floating about in my blood stream..... and maybe this is why I'm having a hard time concentrating these days. Good grief! Time to change some eating habbits. I may not be eating refined sugar.. but I've been eating a lot of dates and honey. Good grief good grief good grief!!!
So there's that..
Here's the twist:
I also had Dr. Awesome order a metabolic panel, right? Juuuuust to make sure things are in working order and all groovy. HOLY SMOKES I'm glad I did!!! Glucose is 352!!!!! YIKES!! What on earth!??!?! That's screamen high, for those of you just joining the program. (Reference range is 65-99). What does it mean, you ask? I'm not totally sure... I DO know it means I've got a crap ton of sugar floating about in my blood stream..... and maybe this is why I'm having a hard time concentrating these days. Good grief! Time to change some eating habbits. I may not be eating refined sugar.. but I've been eating a lot of dates and honey. Good grief good grief good grief!!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Paging Dr. Janzen
Before I start the homeopathic treatment, I figured it a good idea to get a CBC. However, I did NOT feel like talking to my GP... I couldn't imagine her being so keen on the idea of what I'm about to embark on, and most likely wouldn't order a lab just because I wanted to order them.
So I sent an email to Dr. Awesome in Santa Rosa, explaining that I wanted to test before I started..just to have the foundation. What's nice is I can take the order to LabCorp and get it done for free! So I asked if he could order a CBC and Metabolic panel (just cause I haven't tested that in a while).
I never got a reply to the email (which I've come to expect now), and today it came in the mail! In the envelop were two things: A copy of my email, with "Ok" written under it. And a lab order. :) I love it. I really am becoming my own doctor.
So Monday I'll go in and get my blood drawn (Hopefully they won't screw up!...it's been known to happen with me). As always, I'm excited to see where they're at. For sure they were down a week or so ago.. but I feel like they went up a bit. Mid to upper 20's instead of low 20's/teens.
Whee. I'm passing out. Bed time 20 minutes ago!
Anti-superbowl party tomorrow! WHOOHOO! It's always a good time. :)
So I sent an email to Dr. Awesome in Santa Rosa, explaining that I wanted to test before I started..just to have the foundation. What's nice is I can take the order to LabCorp and get it done for free! So I asked if he could order a CBC and Metabolic panel (just cause I haven't tested that in a while).
I never got a reply to the email (which I've come to expect now), and today it came in the mail! In the envelop were two things: A copy of my email, with "Ok" written under it. And a lab order. :) I love it. I really am becoming my own doctor.
So Monday I'll go in and get my blood drawn (Hopefully they won't screw up!...it's been known to happen with me). As always, I'm excited to see where they're at. For sure they were down a week or so ago.. but I feel like they went up a bit. Mid to upper 20's instead of low 20's/teens.
Whee. I'm passing out. Bed time 20 minutes ago!
Anti-superbowl party tomorrow! WHOOHOO! It's always a good time. :)
Hey Spring! Thanks for the sneek peek!
My Saturday started out like any other day in which I didn't have work in the morning. My feet finally touched the floor about 9:15 (after my cat so graciously offered to wake me up at 5:45am.. I was actually tempted to get up, since I seemed fairly alert... But that thought fled from me within 5 minuets and was soundly back to dream land until 9:oo)
Breakfast was the usual awesomeness: A carrot, bit of broccoli, kale, cilantro, walnuts, and banana blended together and poured over oatmeal, chopped pineapple, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
I enjoyed some mid-morning fresh air, as it was sunny out, but still cool and quite breezy, and watched my cat romp about in the year, clearly more comfortable with my presence there.
Then back inside to read and learn about homeopathy and do some emailing.
*Time passes*
I popped my head into my parents room and check the outside temperature. 71 degrees! WHOA! All types of fantastic. I threw on some shorts and tank top and jumped on the trampoline for about 15 minutes. Just wonderful. Sunny. Slightly breezy. Ahhhh. I was hoping the stronger g-forces would help pull out the gunk that's still hanging out in my middle ear. Something was definitely going on in that neighborhood, but it's still there. :P
All in all, it was a beautiful day, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time outside.
And it ended with ice cream:
Blend all that in a blender. (Sometimes I add honey and/or stevia to sweeten it more). Add as much ice as you want. The more you add, the less sweet (and more cold, obviously) it becomes. And there you go!
Breakfast was the usual awesomeness: A carrot, bit of broccoli, kale, cilantro, walnuts, and banana blended together and poured over oatmeal, chopped pineapple, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
I enjoyed some mid-morning fresh air, as it was sunny out, but still cool and quite breezy, and watched my cat romp about in the year, clearly more comfortable with my presence there.
Then back inside to read and learn about homeopathy and do some emailing.
*Time passes*
I popped my head into my parents room and check the outside temperature. 71 degrees! WHOA! All types of fantastic. I threw on some shorts and tank top and jumped on the trampoline for about 15 minutes. Just wonderful. Sunny. Slightly breezy. Ahhhh. I was hoping the stronger g-forces would help pull out the gunk that's still hanging out in my middle ear. Something was definitely going on in that neighborhood, but it's still there. :P
All in all, it was a beautiful day, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time outside.
And it ended with ice cream:
OREOESQUE ICREAM
(Why this kind of tastes like Oreos, I don't know... but there you have it)
About a 1/4 - 1/2 tsp vanilla- A small cup of water
- About 1/3 cup of nuts (I have walnuts and cashews here)
- A few dates
- A scoop of choffee (ground, roasted coco bean)
Blend all that in a blender. (Sometimes I add honey and/or stevia to sweeten it more). Add as much ice as you want. The more you add, the less sweet (and more cold, obviously) it becomes. And there you go!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Spring please!
I don't know if it's just me and my low platelets or WHAT.. but I am SSSOOOOOO COLD!!!! Bah! I want to curl up in a warm blanket with a book, and read/sleep the days away until it gets warmer. It's so beautiful outside, but deceptively frigid! I don't recall ever struggling so much to stay warm.... I wonder if it's my count... Hmmmmm. Apparently eating celery can help platelet counts? I just read that today on one of the forums on PDSA.org. Interesting. Huzah for 'ants on a log'! I think I'll have some for lunch. :)
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