NoahsMommy
04-01-2004, 08:54 PM
Well....after almost a week of not working and trying real hard to get better, I have lots of good news!
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthr...&threadid=46488
(Just in case anyone didn't know what's been going on)
Anyway. My arm has still been hurting, so I went to my new rheumatologist (specializes in chronic diseases/pain) yesturday and I really like him. He knew SO MUCH about Crohn's and all its symptoms. I learned that my Crohn's causes joint problems and arthritis. Fun huh? Anyway, he did a thorough exam and sent me to get x-rays in my elbows and pelvic area (SI joints, is what the x-ray tech kept calling those ones) to check for that. He gave me lots of information on new drugs for Crohn's and is sending me for 6 more blood tests tomorrow. (Do I have ANY left??) He also referred me to a really good eye doctor, because that is also a concern with this disease. I normally go to LensCrafters to get exams. I guess that wasn't a good idea.
The good part? He knows what he's doing and I trust him. That is a big thing for me. After going to a billion STUPID doctors who told me I had IBS, trust is a hard thing for me to do with doctors.
The even BETTER news?? That program at school is amazing. I registered and they are going to do the following for me:
*Give me a special sticker to put on my car that entitles me to park in up front spots (handicapped) on campus! YAY!!!!!!!!!
*I can take tests in their facility so I can be sure that I'm close to a restroom at all times
*I get a note taker for when I'm sick and unable to make it to class
*My teachers are notified that if I'm not there, its not because I'm lazy or out partying. This will make sure they know I'm serious about school.
*I get to register way before priority registration. They will even MOVE a class location for ME if they see I'm taking two close together time-wise, but requres a HIKE up a hill to get to. Can you believe that???
I'm so happy. My transcript will even be better because wherever I transfer to will know I've dropped all those classes because I've been sick, NOT lazy. That is so wonderful!!!!!!!
The other exciting part? After all this hospital stuff, I've decided I want to be an RN. I talked briefly to the head of Nursing Science on campus and he told me to schedule an appointment with him and we'll chat. He's also high up in the Psychology department, so he'll be able to help me with my ultimate goal of earning my PhD in psychology too! I'm so happy, I feel so much better about my goals and see them working out, more perfect that I imagined. I know I can do it...I know I can and its amazing to know that with all the limitations (physically) out of the way, its attainable and will happen. Yay!!! :D :D :D
Oh wait....the OTHER great part??? (Gosh, I feel so wonderfully blessed) David and I are going to work it out where by June, I wont have to work anymore! I can focus completely on school and get it done. I may work part-time (so I can at least support the cats on my own) a few days a week at my current job.
Isn't all that great? I'm so happy...happier than I've ever been, I think.
I just wanted to share. :)
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthr...&threadid=46488
(Just in case anyone didn't know what's been going on)
Anyway. My arm has still been hurting, so I went to my new rheumatologist (specializes in chronic diseases/pain) yesturday and I really like him. He knew SO MUCH about Crohn's and all its symptoms. I learned that my Crohn's causes joint problems and arthritis. Fun huh? Anyway, he did a thorough exam and sent me to get x-rays in my elbows and pelvic area (SI joints, is what the x-ray tech kept calling those ones) to check for that. He gave me lots of information on new drugs for Crohn's and is sending me for 6 more blood tests tomorrow. (Do I have ANY left??) He also referred me to a really good eye doctor, because that is also a concern with this disease. I normally go to LensCrafters to get exams. I guess that wasn't a good idea.
The good part? He knows what he's doing and I trust him. That is a big thing for me. After going to a billion STUPID doctors who told me I had IBS, trust is a hard thing for me to do with doctors.
The even BETTER news?? That program at school is amazing. I registered and they are going to do the following for me:
*Give me a special sticker to put on my car that entitles me to park in up front spots (handicapped) on campus! YAY!!!!!!!!!
*I can take tests in their facility so I can be sure that I'm close to a restroom at all times
*I get a note taker for when I'm sick and unable to make it to class
*My teachers are notified that if I'm not there, its not because I'm lazy or out partying. This will make sure they know I'm serious about school.
*I get to register way before priority registration. They will even MOVE a class location for ME if they see I'm taking two close together time-wise, but requres a HIKE up a hill to get to. Can you believe that???
I'm so happy. My transcript will even be better because wherever I transfer to will know I've dropped all those classes because I've been sick, NOT lazy. That is so wonderful!!!!!!!
The other exciting part? After all this hospital stuff, I've decided I want to be an RN. I talked briefly to the head of Nursing Science on campus and he told me to schedule an appointment with him and we'll chat. He's also high up in the Psychology department, so he'll be able to help me with my ultimate goal of earning my PhD in psychology too! I'm so happy, I feel so much better about my goals and see them working out, more perfect that I imagined. I know I can do it...I know I can and its amazing to know that with all the limitations (physically) out of the way, its attainable and will happen. Yay!!! :D :D :D
Oh wait....the OTHER great part??? (Gosh, I feel so wonderfully blessed) David and I are going to work it out where by June, I wont have to work anymore! I can focus completely on school and get it done. I may work part-time (so I can at least support the cats on my own) a few days a week at my current job.
Isn't all that great? I'm so happy...happier than I've ever been, I think.
I just wanted to share. :)