mrdave92
06-02-14, 12:15
hi guys, hope you're all well. just thought i'd give a quick update.:)
I had my doctors appointment today relating to some bowel problems i've been having and other strange symptoms. he gave me a thorough check (wasn't pretty) and said it's nothing serious and that my stomach symptoms add up to IBS. He said the blood test and exam would have shown irregularities if there was anything serious. IBS is far from pleasant but i feel relieved that some of my symptoms now have a diagnosed medical cause that can improve over time.
I showed him a picture of the facial rash and he said it didn't resemble a Lupus rash and looked more like eczema which i suffer from on my elbows and legs. I also discussed the trembling i've experienced in my left hand and he said it was a low grade tremor which didn't resemble anything serious (i.e parkinsons) and did a quick nose to finger test which i passed with flying colours. I'm still a bit worried about the tingling i've had on my head and in my feet over the last few days+ the hand trembling and body vibrations in my head, back and legs. MS seems to be my worry again but i've passed neurological exams, eye tests and optic nerve exams so i'm trying my best to rationalise these symptoms.
I'm still feeling positive although the symptoms persist, a lot of aches and pains! On a positive note my dizziness has improved a lot although it still comes in spells. I had my 2nd CBT session yesterday and it went well, i discussed a lot of issues i didn't know had even bothered me in the past. It's strange how we can be oblivious to our high anxiety and stress but subconsciously it affects us deeply. My therapist said she was impressed with the progress i've made and she gave me a lot of praise which is always nice.
I'm joining the gym soon which i'm quite worried about as i get palpitations and head pains a lot but i'm going to go and try to ease my way back into things, i'm hoping it will go okay.
hope everyone is doing okay and keeping those dragons at bay!
I had my doctors appointment today relating to some bowel problems i've been having and other strange symptoms. he gave me a thorough check (wasn't pretty) and said it's nothing serious and that my stomach symptoms add up to IBS. He said the blood test and exam would have shown irregularities if there was anything serious. IBS is far from pleasant but i feel relieved that some of my symptoms now have a diagnosed medical cause that can improve over time.
I showed him a picture of the facial rash and he said it didn't resemble a Lupus rash and looked more like eczema which i suffer from on my elbows and legs. I also discussed the trembling i've experienced in my left hand and he said it was a low grade tremor which didn't resemble anything serious (i.e parkinsons) and did a quick nose to finger test which i passed with flying colours. I'm still a bit worried about the tingling i've had on my head and in my feet over the last few days+ the hand trembling and body vibrations in my head, back and legs. MS seems to be my worry again but i've passed neurological exams, eye tests and optic nerve exams so i'm trying my best to rationalise these symptoms.
I'm still feeling positive although the symptoms persist, a lot of aches and pains! On a positive note my dizziness has improved a lot although it still comes in spells. I had my 2nd CBT session yesterday and it went well, i discussed a lot of issues i didn't know had even bothered me in the past. It's strange how we can be oblivious to our high anxiety and stress but subconsciously it affects us deeply. My therapist said she was impressed with the progress i've made and she gave me a lot of praise which is always nice.
I'm joining the gym soon which i'm quite worried about as i get palpitations and head pains a lot but i'm going to go and try to ease my way back into things, i'm hoping it will go okay.
hope everyone is doing okay and keeping those dragons at bay!