Jen to the vet

[carole]

Sure hope you feel better soon Jen, and nothing shows up in the blood tests, hopefully its just a virus that will pass, heres hoping, fingers and paws crossed from across the miles, and hugs and best wishes for you to be back to normal real soon.

[Steffi N]

Jen, I hope that there is nothing seriously wrong and that you feel better soon.
I know how it is. I'm putting off tests I need to have done, but I recently spent $200 to prove that Lovable did not have a UTI.

[jenluckenbach]

I went for those x-rays of the neck and shoulders yesterday. For one of the shots, the tech said "turn your head to the right as FAR AS YOU CAN'. So I did! And then he laughed "Not THAT far! If you can turn you head that far you don't need x-rays"

On the reality side of things:

I just remembered a nasty thing called "the deductible"

I NEVER use my heath insurance and I forgot about the "out of pocket" expenses that I owe BEFORE they start to pay. It's always something........SIGH........

As for how I feel:

No episodes (but a very slight dizzy sensation at times)

And the splint, though a pain in the butt, is helping hy arm and wrist not to hurt.

Thanks for thinking about me.

[catnapper]

I'm glad that you're feeling better. I hope the tests give you some answers.

And yes, that deductible is a sneaky little pest.

[Rachel]

Very good that you are getting this checked out by a doctor, and I am so glad that you found someone with whom you can relate and have some confidence. As far as spending money on yourself, just think of it as spending money on the caretaker of your furkids, if that makes you feel any better about it.

Obviously there are many things benign and serious that could cause an episode like this. I just thought I would relate that these were very prominent symptoms I experienced when I first had panic attacks (which took many years to eventually diagnose).

[Killearn Kitties]

The best of luck with all those tests. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[PayItForward]

I have been thinking about your wrist problems, I know a lot will be unavoidable stuff from work but you could use a track ball instead of a mouse and train yourself to use your good hand.

My right hand used to hurt a lot until, I got this trackball. I only let myself use it lefthanded and my wrist is a lot better.

[jenluckenbach]

I may actually get to start feeling better!

Low thyroid hormone.

(and sinus problems)

So a couple of medicines, and good as new, hopefully.

[Steffi N]

Jen, I am glad you know now what is the matter. I hope the medicines help and that you are feeling better soon.
Keep your chin up.

[Karen]

It's always a relief to get a diagnosis. Hope you are feeling all better in no time!

[micki76]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Low thyroid hormone.

(and sinus problems)

I was just about to suggest thyroid, then I read the rest of the thread and my diagnosis was confirmed, lol. I was also going to suggest a hot flash. Menopause can start at any age and your epoisode sounded like what I experienced after my hysterectomy.

Take your synthroid and you'll probably feel good as new in no time. I have hypothyroidism too.

And, I hate it when my sinuses make me dizzy. I've been that way all week.

Feel better soon!

[ChrisH]

Glad to hear you found out what was wrong. Hope you are feeling better very soon!

Chris

[Logan]

Jen, I hope you will be feeling better soon!!! So glad you got a diagnosis!!!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I may actually get to start feeling better!

Low thyroid hormone.

(and sinus problems)

So a couple of medicines, and good as new, hopefully.

Yeah! Not that you've had problems, but that they found the cause. I, too, have hypo-thyroidism and have to take a pill every day for it. They're not like antibiotics where as soon as you start taking them you feel better. They take a little while to get into your system and get the thyroid going again, but once they start working, you'll start feeling a lot better, and not just with they dizzy spells. I didn't realize it but I had become somewhat depressed and cranky and now my attitude is sooo much better. It took awhile because the doc started out with a low dosage, but now that it's up where it should be I feel so much better just in general. I've stopped taking claritin because I can deal with my sinuses again whereas before they were just killing me. It's amazing how one tiny little gland can affect you sooo much.

Good luck with the medicine. I take Levoxyl and the good news is it is extremely cheap - as far as medication goes that is.

[gini]

Jen, I too am happy that you have a diagnosis now and can be treated.

Sinuses - is there anyone here who does NOT have problems with them?

My Dr. prescribed Zyrtex - however, my insurance won't cover it and told me to get the over the counter Claritin. At a $1.00 per pill even after purchasing them at Costco - that seems a bit steep to me.

Thanks Insurance companies - soon all we will do is just pay them a high premium and find out they won't cover anything at all.