Thursday, October 23, 2008

Solving a Mystery.

This is more of a serious post today. I've been thinking that I really haven't been posting much about what's actually going on in my life so, today will be that day...
Over the past couple of months, I have been experiencing some interesting pains on the left side of my chest. I was experiencing some periods of dizzyness and occasional shortness of breath. My husband pretty much made me go to the doctor so naturally, I went to find out what was going on. The first time I went, I saw the Nurse Practicioner who did an EKG test on me which thankfully came out normal. I do have low blood pressure which she informed me could be a possible cause of the dizziness but, not the pains. Then, she sent me to get a chest x-ray to see if there could possibly be some inflammation in my rib area that could be causing the discomfort. The chest x-ray was normal. So, I went back to the doctor again yesterday and she ran me through a gamut of questions and asked me my symptoms and this and that. I am now going to get some blood screening done to check out my thyroid and anything else that could be the problem. She did a breathing test on me to see if maybe I was having some type of bronchial spasm or whatever and she prescribed an asthma-type inhaler to use when the pains started and to see if it helped. Well, I've been trying it and it doesn't help. First of all, I must be honest and say that I do not like pharmaceuticals at all. I will try to avoid taking them if at all possible. I offered a decline on the inhaler but, she assured me to give it a try and if it didn't work that I could stop. So, I gave in on that one. After all, I do trust this particular doctor and she is very genuine and I don't feel as if she is just trying to get me out of there or make money on me. I feel as though she really wants to help me.
That is where I am at right now. Waiting, wondering, praying. I am thankful that my tests so far have come out positive but, I am confused as to why, if I am so healthy that this is happening? My doctor is having me fill out a "diary" of when my pains start and any other symptoms I might be experiencing with it, etc... This has been a bit of a nuisance but I know it will help in solving this mystery. I would really like to know what has been causing all of this so, I can move on and stop worrying about it. Honestly, I know that I am ok, I just want to know what is causing it. I would appreciate any prayers and will keep you updated on what I find out.

5 comments:

Jenny said...

Oh my! I will certainly be praying for you...that you get some answers soon and it turns out to be something completely not dangerous!!

Casey said...

hang in there...praying for u!

Sarah in the Middle said...

It's always the waiting and not knowing that are the worst, huh? I'll pray for supernatural wisdom for the doctors - that they would just "stumble" on the answer!

Amanda @ notsoextraordinary said...

that's very frustrating... i also hate taking pharmeceuticals... i resist with all that I can, looking for other options etc. unfortunately sometimes you just have to give it a shot... too bad it didn't work in this case. keep us posted

Courtney @ splashing grace said...

we're in a wait & see pattern right now too - NO fun! Praying things are sorted out soon and you're feeling better