Sunday, October 21, 2012
Endocrinologist just SOUNDS scary
Endocrinologist...the name somehow reminds me of an insect. In a few weeks the name will mean just a little bit more to me. For those that know me personally, you may know that 2 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Having this means that almost ANYTHING s can scare me at any time of day, or night. It's something I have learned to deal with and don't even take medicine for it anymore. Although there are definitely periods of my life where I should take them no matter what. I stress out easily. Both of these things I have attributed to my adult acne. Say huh??!! Yes, I am struggling with adult acne. Blerg. It usually comes and goes, but it has literally stuck around since January. There are times when its gotten better but not too much better. I finally decided to make a dermatologist appointment, because my face looks worse than my students. Warning: if you've never seen me without makeup you should stop reading now, cause things are about to get personal. The derm listens as I tell her about abnormal hair growth (SERIOUS YUCK!), bumps all over my arms, chest, back...ugh, YUCK, and all of the other issues I'm having. She immediately gives me some Retin a micro and orders blood test. The Retin a has been wonderful and my face looks better than it has in years. The blood test, ummm I'm really note a fan of needles, the word "vein", or seeing blood. I know, big baby. I'm telling you, the office I wentl to for bloodwork was peaceful, I cried as soon as I sat down in the chair I started crying. Not because I was in pain, but because I hate blood. The situation also slightly reminded me of what I went through in late 2007/early 2008.
All of my hormones were tested and I got my results Friday. My testosterone is way too high, my dhea sulfate is way too high, and my thyroid hormone is way too high. The doctor told me I need to make an appointment with an endo or gyno. Whaa?? I of course Google what all of this means and 1) I can very possibly have PCOS 2) I'm temporarily infertile (thanks body, what did I ever do to you??!!) 3) my thyroid is messing up everything 4) all of the above.
I really have never though anything was/is wrong with me. But I haven't really felt normal in a few years. I am always tired, even when I get enough sleep. I am really looking forward to getting answers soon. I just know that everything is in God's hands, so prayers are welcome!
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