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Weird (and oddly nice!) to see that I'm not alone. What's that old saying about misery loving company?
I'm 35 and have spent the last 10 months bouncing from specialist to specialist, and the phrases "Weird," "I've never seen anything like that," and "I'm stumped" have become commonplace responses from each one of them. I guess I should also mention here (just for giggles!) that I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes when I was 17 and Thyroid Cancer when I was 18, so basically, my endocrine system and I are not on good speaking terms.
So, my symptoms include: heavy weight gain around the trunk, "moon face," clavicular fatty deposits, the great Buffalo hump, insane fatigue, breakouts on my face and neck, headaches (this one has been there consistent since August 4th), easy bruising/lots of cuts that heal slowly (even taking my diabetes into account), higher blood pressure (which really aggravates me, 'cause in my history of so-so health, my perfect BP was always my pride), muscle weakness (who knew just walking to the door would be a task??), stretch marks (which are another big bump for the ole self-esteem!), depression (well...maybe more like crazy mood swings), and just a total lack of energy and feeling like I don't have the strength to do *anything*.
We've done CT scans, urine collection, saliva tests, and all have come back "suggestive," but no one is willing to make that final jump to MRIs for a FINAL diagnosis.
Grrr. It's a good thing I'm patient and understanding, because otherwise I'd be pretty angry and bitter right now. Good thing I'm not that, right? ;)
Seriously, I'm trying to keep a sense of humor about things, because otherwise, I think I'd spend my days crying in my bed. I've dealt with diabetes and cancer, both at an age where it should have at least shaken me up a bit but didn't, but this may be the straw that breaks the Angela's back. Not feeling well for so long...the doctors not finding anything, worrying that they'll start thinking you're crazy...it's getting to be more than I can take, so this board is truly a Godsend.
So...welcome me! :-)
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