Feeling Less Overwhelmed
If you missed it, my blood results came in and here’s the scoop.
Sorry, no pictures again on this post. I’ve been processing a lot and haven’t been focusing on the camera.
Actually, will this tide you over?
Lucy yawning while in Mommy’s tummy:
One of my favorite pictures of Lucy (she was 4 months old):
And some food porn:
Okay, back to what’s been consuming me since yesterday. Yes, it is a lot to digest but I do think it’s manageable. Some things that I didn’t mention yesterday was that I asked her if it was normal for her to see this many things out of whack and she said that it isn’t necessarily BUT that all of my “out of whack” numbers point towards definite patterns. They are NOT all over the place but rather paint a pretty complete picture of what’s going on with me. That’s good news. I also forgot to mention that I’ll be doing acupuncture with her twice a month. I think that will be good.
After I talked to Shaun about it his response was, “that can’t be YOUR blood work-there’s so much wrong!” I thought about it and it actually doesn’t surprise me. I’m an optimist and like to see the glass half full but if I’m being really honest, I haven’t felt GOOD in a REALLY long time. I’ve actually felt REALLY BAD for quite some time. It makes sense that my blood work is that “wrong”. It does make me REALLY mad that no other doctor took me seriously or could figure out this issue. It also doesn’t surprise me because my Mom has many of these same issues. My Mom eats gluten free but is also vegan. Eating this way has really helped her.
Let me answer some of your questions. Actually, before that I wanted to thank you all for all the support you showed. There were some mighty nice things said and I truly appreciate it.
Questions:
Have you thought about seeing an Endocrinologist?
Yes. It’s on my list of things to do 🙂
Will all of these “rules” be forever?
NO! That’s the good news. We’re working to detoxify my body right now and as I start to feel better I can add things in and see how I do with them. I’m very hopeful (as is the doctor) that I will be a pretty “normal” eater once I get everything regulated. I may always need to be gluten free though. Sigh.
I guess those were really the two big questions. Everyone else just gave me a lot to ponder (and lots of love!).
I really appreciate all the support and I’m really hopeful that things will start to look better. I’m also extremely thankful that I’m already part of this community and that I already know what much of this stuff is (food wise). I can’t imagine how overwhelming it would be if I were eating a “normal” American diet and I got this one. I think I would freak out. At least I have THAT going for me 😉
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So glad you have such a fantastic advocate in your corner–you! I am sending good thoughts your way and hope you find relief soon! Thankfully, there are many gluten-free foods available now.
I just read your post on your new eating restrictions, and at first I was feeling quite overwhelmed for you. But after reading this one too, I realized that your acknowledgement of the blog community you’re already a part of is something to really consider. I like to believe that everything in our lives happens for a reason, and your life seems to be in a place right now where you are equipped to handle all of this better than many people would. You’re going to be just fine. 🙂
Hello. 🙂 Delurking to empathise with the stomach issues! I’m currently seeing a gastroenterologist because I’ve been having severe attacks of stomach pain since last April, and they’ve been getting increasingly worse. The worst ones so far have lasted as long as seven or eight hours without relief and have been so painful that I’ve vomited and almost passed out. My GP immediately gave me the blanket and totally unhelpful IBS label, however, as pain is almost my only symptom, I’m still doubtful that IBS is the answer, and I’m desperately hoping that the gastroenterologist will be able to do something and I won’t just be left with, “It’s IBS. Deal with it, and take antidepressants because they might help with the pain, while causing a lot of side effects.” It’s incredibly frustrating, I know, when you can’t figure out what’s wrong, or if it’s a food that might be causing problems, and it impacts so hugely on your life. Do you mind if I ask what symptoms you’ve been suffering? If you’d rather not say, I totally understand. I suppose I’m just trying to see what other people are dealing with when they get labelled with IBS too. All the best with the new diet; I know that it can be very depressing and a lot of work trying to work out what you can and cannot eat!
Hi Laura-I sent you an email 🙂
Hey there! OK, first off, the ultrasound pic of Lucy threw me for a loop. I thought that maybe there was an ALTERNATE reason for you not feeling good. 🙂 I’m glad that you have uncovered the source of your troubles and are on the road to healing! 🙂
I also thought there was a bun in the oven at first glance!!
That ultrasound is so cute–looks like she is laughing 🙂
you’re also lucky that glutenfree has become pretty popular, so it’s not like you have to hunt out your options (even if you do move to pa). and that you eat such a variety to start with — my husband only eats raw lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, sometimes peppers, very rarely onions, and cooked green beans and tomatoes. that’s IT. no legumes. no leafy greens. no squash. i’m pretty sure he counts “wings” as a food group. so you’d be SCA-REW-ED if you had that diet! (just trying to make you feel like it could be worse)
anyway, you’re being quite brave, in case no one has told you.
sorry things are so overwhelming; i understand. i haven’t shared this on my blog but i just found out i have low thyroid levels too. i’m still awaiting my bloodwork.
Well, that’s what I was hoping…that you just get things in line & go forward. You eat pretty clean — most of the time, so its surprising to me that like Shaun says, there is so much wrong. Thank goodness it is all manageable.
I too, was struck by the u/s wondering if …..
Hugs to you. Thanks for putting it out there!!
p.s. Doctors are supremely frustrating, if you’re a woman and it is not a “virus”, then it must be either stress, anxiety or because you’re a working Mom. Been there.