Doctor frustration

[WindingRoad]

Indy you doing OK?

[indysteel]

More or less. I've been moody the last couple of weeks, which may have absolutely nothing to do with my thyroid ad everything to do with my tendency to stress out over everything. I've also been really tired, too (and no, I'm not pregnant!). In any event, I have to get new bloodwork this week in anticipation of an endo appointment on the 16th. I'm eager to see where I am.

Thanks for asking, WR. I really appreciate it.

[Catrin]

Crossing my fingers for you IndySteel!

[WindingRoad]

I struggle with stress freaking me out and making me moody too. I feel for you on that, no fun. Good to know you are not pregnant Keep us posted on how things turn out.

Try to take it one day at a time, for sanity's sake

[indysteel]

I struggle with stress freaking me out and making me moody too. I feel for you on that, no fun. Good to know you are not pregnant Keep us posted on how things turn out.

Try to take it one day at a time, for sanity's sake

I'd be just fine if one of my cats would consistently stay healthy. Poor Henry just goes from one thing to another. Last week, it was an ever-worsening case of chin acne (yes, cats actually get blackheads) that he simply will not leave alone and a limp in one of his hind legs. He's going to be death of me. I worry--sometimes excessively--over every illness and injury, especially when we're scheduled to be out of town.

But you're right; I need to take it a day at a time. My vet was very helpful in reminding me, too, that sometimes there is only so much we can do for our pets. As fatalistic as that sounds, it's good for me to be reminded of it.

[indysteel]

Well, I went off my anti-thyroid medicine about three weeks ago--with my doc's permission--and so far, I seem okay. Every time I've reduced my meds, I've had a short period of adjustment where I felt edgy and a little racy. I've had some of that this go around, but it seems to be passing. I haven't had trouble sleeping for the most part, and my resting heart rate has been normal (for me). Yesterday, I saw it as low as 49, so that's good. I get bloodwork next week, and have another follow up visit with her in July. If my numbers remain in the normal range, then there's hope that I'm in remission. Fingers crossed.

[Catrin]

....If my numbers remain in the normal range, then there's hope that I'm in remission. Fingers crossed.

Fingers, toes, and hair crossed for you. hmmm, don't know how to cross my hair but you get the idea

[indysteel]

Fingers, toes, and hair crossed for you. hmmm, don't know how to cross my hair but you get the idea

Thanks!