Originally Posted by
AbyssalStars
I think of it like this: if there is an abnormal result, at least it's caught now and can be treated/addressed so that whatever is wrong with you does not progress. I got some bloodwork done about a month back that showed I had elevated lipase and amylase, pointing towards acute pancreatitis, which confirmed the upper GI pain I've been having for years. At least now, doctors take me seriously when I say I am in pain, and as a result, I am getting some more tests and potentially getting my gallbladder removed (which hopefully will solve the problem).
I mean, I'm not thrilled that there is something wrong with me, but at the same time, I'm happy that I'm at least a little closer to getting treatment, and hopefully my pain resolved. Fingers crossed.
Edit: I also was worried about my creatinine as I believed the pain may have been related to my kidneys, and I've been feeling incredibly thirsty after some of my pain attacks, but that came back normal (actually on the low side). I hope the same for you! I now think that the thirst may have more to do with anxiety than anything, and pain makes my anxiety worse, ergo I feel thirsty when I'm in pain.