ARGH - No answers!!

[LBTC]

Ladies, I'm sorry to vent, but I am SOOOO frustrated!

I haven't ridden since July because of these damned symptoms that we *thought* were my gallbladder (no stones, just inflammation). Well the last test I did, a HIDA scan returned normal gallbladder function for the results.

My doctor has given up trying to find the solution himself and is referring me to a gastrointerologist. I understand this means scopes. Probably from both ends.

I'm frustrated. I do have discomfort in my right side, even as we speak. The lastest new symptom is ithcy hands at and feet at night and in the morning. Alchohol is a bit soothing, bacon makes it worse. I'm bloated almost all of the time. And the worst of it is, I can't do anything strenuous. The 2.5km walk home in the evening is sometimes enough to wipe me out. On good nights, I do light weights, but I'm so frustrated. I want to be active again! I want to ride my bike, do kickboxing, feel the vitality and energy I used to feel.

At this moment in time, all I want to do is cry!!!

Well, thank you for letting me rant. I plan to turn my attitude around in a few hours. I really can't let myself stay in this place very long. It'll be too hard to climb out of again.

Tonight I'll rail against the world. By morning, I'll be back to starting the day with Yoga and pulling a tarot card to add some focus for contemplation.

If any of you have any suggestions or ideas or thoughts or anything, bring them on.

Thanks!

(and, yes, I do remember that I could have it much worse, I'm still grateful for all that I have).

Namaste,
~T~

[chickwhorips]

i'm so sorry to hear that its not what you thought.

they'll find the answer to what's going on. it may take a bit longer than usual. till then keep your chin up and it's ok to vent.

[btchance]

LBTC - I'm sorry to hear that. I know it can be frustrating when they can't figure out what's wrong. But hey, at least with the scopes they give you the "good drugs" where you don't remember a thing, and you can sleep for quite a while

With your itching hands and feet, have they checked your bilirubin levels? That can be elevated with any gallbladder, liver, and pancreas problems, and the bilirubin can cause itching. Just a thought.

Hope they figure out what's wrong.

[CyclChyk]

{{{{{LBTC}}}}}

Think you could use all the hugs you can get right now. Those scopes SUCK!!!!

I'm rootin' for ya.

[KnottedYet]

My hands and feet get itchy (and little tiny deeeeep down blisters) when I encounter gluten. Seems like hands and feet are so sensitive, they must just react first to everything.

Tongues, too. My tongue gets bald spots when I eat some gluten.

No wonder all those general practitionar look-sees involve checking the mouth, hands, and feet!

[Bikingmomof3]

(((((((LBTC)))))))))

A gastroenterologist should be able to find the problem. I am sorry it has takne so long.

[Xrayted]

My hands and feet get itchy (and little tiny deeeeep down blisters) when I encounter gluten. Seems like hands and feet are so sensitive, they must just react first to everything.

Tongues, too. My tongue gets bald spots when I eat some gluten.

No wonder all those general practitionar look-sees involve checking the mouth, hands, and feet!

Hmmm... Knot, I didn't know it could do that. My one niece has the occasional itchy hands/feet problem since her two kids were born. Wonder if that may be part of the solution. Thanks! (You ladies never cease to astound me with your knowledge.)

LBTC - Sorry to hear that. But then again, that means there's one more out of the way and you're one step closer to finding out what's going on. (The gallbladder thing made total sense, though.)
I know you must be getting impatient with the whole thing, but try to hang in there. Your good health is worth waiting for the correct diagnosis. In the meantime, try to keep your mind off it. Ok, ok, I know how that sounds. I've had people tell me that too. Sounds like a bunch of horsesh*t, right? Yeah, I guess it is in a way. It took me a while to realize that worrying over what I had no control over was actually making it worse.
Being a giver, naturally I dug myself out of the emotional hole I was in by putting my energy into others. I got a puppy and spent lots of time with my family and friends. I did so much babysitting for the kids in my family when I was laid up that I think a few of them thought I was their Mom. (Actually, for 3 of them, I was for a while. But that's another story.) They all certainly ate through my refrigerator like they were mine. (I've got 17 of them now!)
My point is, find what works for you. No matter what we all say, you're the only one who truly knows who you are and what you need to live. When I say "live" I don't mean eat, sleep, and breathe. That's just existing. I mean besides the bike, what floats your canoe, bends your bamboo...? The answer is usually right in front of you if you open your mind and heart.

Good luck and take care!!

Cindy