Prayers for Tommorrow, please?

[NoahsMommy]

Tommorrow at 5:00 p.m. I have an appointment with my GI. My mom is coming with me...she says, "And I'm bringing at writing tablet with me!". I think that means she's going to document everything?? She's so cute. Its good to have her supporting me.

I'm going to discuss a few things with him:

1. I'm still in constant pain...and have been since March!! He seems to have an "issue" with me taking the pain meds HE prescribed for me, but what else am I to do? LIVE in the hospital??

2. I'm on lots of different medicine that is supposed to get me into and KEEP me in remission. Well, that's not happening because every other day I have a "bad day". I'm on EVERY medicine they can give me and nothing seems to be working. I'm livid that I can't even go on vacation (READ: to relax!!) without being ill and requiring serious narcotics and/or vomiting all night.

3. We're going to point blank ask him if its time my primary GI/doctors be the ones at Cedar-Sinai's IBD Center. He seems to have done ALL he can do for me. I'm going to be sad, as I really like him, but I need to do what's right for my health. I can't keep on like this.

4. Regardless of the answer to #3, I need to find out what my pain is from. They've done every test imaginable and don't have answers.

5. WHEN AM I GOING TO FEEL BETTER? I want to discuss his opinion on surgery.

I need prayers to remain strong and focused. I need to take control of my health.

Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it goes.

Hugs,
Kelly

[shais_mom]

on the way of course!

[Uabassoon]

Tons of prayers headed your way Kelly!

[RobiLee]

Lots of prayers coming your way, Kelly!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that you're still in constant pain. I hope that everything goes well tomorrow and that you finally get the answers you're looking for. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care.(((HUGS)))

[NoahsMommy]

Thanks guys!!

[dukedogsmom]

Good luck! A coworker's daughter had problems with bad pain and it took them quite a while to discover what the problem was. I hope yours is found sooner. It would be very frustrating to not know what was causing it and not get it relieved, either.

[Oggyflute]

Best thoughts and wishes to you Kelly. Doctors are like everyone else, in that they provide a service. If you are not content with how your Doctor is treating you, then it's only right that you go somewhere else. Be strong and focused mate.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

I'm on lots of different medicine
that is supposed to get me into and KEEP me in remission...

I'm on EVERY medicine they can give me ...

Might be time to make a LIST of ALL the meds you're taking,
including any NON-prescription supplements or over-the-counter meds ...

and show that list to a GOOD Pharmacologist to determine if you're
taking meds that may be causing un-wanted interactions!

Doing this is important if you have meds prescribed by
two or more different Doctors -
they might not know what "the Other Guy" has prescribed!

Good Luck at the White Coats!!

[slick]

Kelly, can you feel the love and prayers that are coming your way??? You are very much loved and I just know that the whitecoats will provide the much-needed answers. Please keep us updated, OK??

[NoahsMommy]

Thank you, guys!! Yes, I feel the love.

Phred...
I get all my refills at the same pharmacy - Savon. They have a program that cross-references meds for interactions. Good point though, MANY people don't worry about that sort of thing and it can be deadly.

Hugs,
Kelly

[kittycats_delight]

I will send you all you want and even throw in a little extra strength and focus to help you on your way to feeling well. Lots of good vibes coming for you and Lilith and Vixen send extra headbumpies and whisker kisses too.

[Kater]

Oh Kelly, I'm so sorry you are still in so much pain and are still without answers.
I hope that changes after tomorrow or you at least are directed to another resource.

You are in my thoughts.

[chocolatepuppy]

Kelly, I'm so sorry you have to go through all this. I hope they can get you feeling better soon. My thoughts and prayers are on the way!

[neko1]

Many prayers for you- You are a strong person, I look up to you. I know you will get through this and find the answers you need.

(((hugs and prayers)))

-michelle