I thought I would keep a bit of a diary on here so I can keep a track of my symptoms and where I am at, as I have the feeling that this won't be a short journey. Any encouragement is appreciated as I have trouble standing up for myself, and have low self esteem.
So here goes...
22nd June - Have made appointment to see the nicest nurse at the GP's office. - Worth waiting to see the nice one - well, least grumpy one
Feeling yuck and think I need to check iron etc as am feeling tired, achy, restless legs, migraines, and...weird - a bit jumpy and...pins and needles / buzzy sensation in muscles. Grumpy too - though I know that the grumpyness and some of the aches and prob migranes are part of the gluten challenge before the C and G n the 8th July. - have started spending a lot of time on the couch watching bad telly, and the weather is part of it, but I hink there is something else going on.
I didn't want to wait until the 8th July when I see the specialist as there may not be time as they rush me through the procedure, and I won't be feeling the best anyway(!) and will be meeting him for the first time so will be nervous too.
Kind of second guessing myself about getting these test done, but they don't cost me much, they won't prevent anyone else from getting care, and if ll fine, they will show the gluten is to blame.
23rd - made list of what I want checked...
Iron, B12, Vit D, Magnesium, CRP, liver enzymes.
The is a lot more that would be nice - but I will have to use my best negotiating tactics to get this as it is.
24th - Tried a class at the local gym this morning - underestimated it!!! - Did not think mums and bub class would be that intense (actually was not intense - just shows how unwell my body is!)
Went to appointment and got bloodtest - forgot list and forgot to get prescription too - poo!
She was a bit vague about which tests she was going to do, but I said there was not point in doing thyroid as they always do that and it is always fine.
Think she is doing HbA1c and blood sugar - don't want to know!!! ( NB I don't have diabetes, but had gestational diabetes and had hot it right down, but then have been really bad lately - there is a cholocate promotion on at the mo, among other things!)
Anyway, she said she would watch out for results and phone / email depending if something else needs to happen.
I will see her next week anyway for Miss P, so can chase up then if needed.
25th - Having trouble walking - really sore legs - Damn Gym!
Posted forms for C & G - horrific weather, even our street flooded!
Chiropractor tomorrow.
So here goes...
22nd June - Have made appointment to see the nicest nurse at the GP's office. - Worth waiting to see the nice one - well, least grumpy one
Feeling yuck and think I need to check iron etc as am feeling tired, achy, restless legs, migraines, and...weird - a bit jumpy and...pins and needles / buzzy sensation in muscles. Grumpy too - though I know that the grumpyness and some of the aches and prob migranes are part of the gluten challenge before the C and G n the 8th July. - have started spending a lot of time on the couch watching bad telly, and the weather is part of it, but I hink there is something else going on.
I didn't want to wait until the 8th July when I see the specialist as there may not be time as they rush me through the procedure, and I won't be feeling the best anyway(!) and will be meeting him for the first time so will be nervous too.
Kind of second guessing myself about getting these test done, but they don't cost me much, they won't prevent anyone else from getting care, and if ll fine, they will show the gluten is to blame.
23rd - made list of what I want checked...
Iron, B12, Vit D, Magnesium, CRP, liver enzymes.
The is a lot more that would be nice - but I will have to use my best negotiating tactics to get this as it is.
24th - Tried a class at the local gym this morning - underestimated it!!! - Did not think mums and bub class would be that intense (actually was not intense - just shows how unwell my body is!)
Went to appointment and got bloodtest - forgot list and forgot to get prescription too - poo!
She was a bit vague about which tests she was going to do, but I said there was not point in doing thyroid as they always do that and it is always fine.
Think she is doing HbA1c and blood sugar
- don't want to know!!! ( NB I don't have diabetes, but had gestational diabetes and had hot it right down, but then have been really bad lately - there is a cholocate promotion on at the mo, among other things!)Anyway, she said she would watch out for results and phone / email depending if something else needs to happen.
I will see her next week anyway for Miss P, so can chase up then if needed.
25th - Having trouble walking - really sore legs - Damn Gym!
Posted forms for C & G - horrific weather, even our street flooded!
Chiropractor tomorrow.
