I'm having tummy trouble. I say this a flippantly, but I am concerned. Things are happening healthwise, that have got me worried again. Yesterday, I woke up and I could hardly move. My joints were screaming and on fire. I was only able to make a slow shuffle to the bathroom. Once, I got there, I couldn't go. So, I was like, great constipated again. Then, I noticed my glands were swollen in my neck and armpits. I had a low grade fever, and I felt nauseated. Also, I was exhausted.
Ok, here we go again, with that mysterious ailment that my doctor had dismissed as just menopausal symptoms. Later that morning, I had explosive diarrhea. I was also full of gas. This is not menopause. This is something. Menopause doesn't make your glands swell, or nauseous. I was looking up all kinds of things I thought it could be. I finally decided, that I may have chronic fatigue syndrome.
I also thought about my mom's symptoms before she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She had digestive issues, gas, bloating and nausea. Her doctor dicked her around with gas relievers, etc. Well, you can bet your ass, my doctor is getting a call first thing in the morning about this. In addition, I had some blood work done last Wednesday that I want the results of. He ordered a full metabolic panel. He said it was to check my kidney function because of all the medicines I'm on, but I want to see if it also includes pancreas functions.
Cancer runs in my mom's side of the family. My grandfather had mesothelioma, my grandmother had colon cancer, and my uncle had brain cancer. All of them died from cancer. So, naturally, I am concerned. However, my doctor does not seem to take me seriously. I think he sees me as a nice, but crazy person who is prone to hypochondria. I am not a hypochondriac. It's just that I know my body, and I know when something isn't right. I do not feel right.
I must admit, I don't always eat right. But, I've been having this fatigue, joint pain thing for a few months now, and the digestive issues for a month. I've got to find some way for someone to listen to me. I went into the other room the other day and April said that I looked tired and terrible. Seriously, my gut hasn't plagued me this bad since I had my gallbladder out in 1986.
The only way I do get any relief is to lay on my stomach with my right leg bent. That moves some of the gas around so I can fart. I'm telling you, farting feels really good to me these days. I would feel better with some type of scan. I don't particularly want to have cancer, thank you very much. I'm a little too busy.
Right now, I've got a pocket of gas in my belly that is causing me some major discomfort. Do you have any idea what it's like to have to fart, or poop or something and nothing happens? I would kind of like to have a little explosion right now. At least then I'd get rid of this gas. I haven't noticed anything weird like blood or anything. My colonoscopies have always been clear. I am due for one this year. I usually have one, and my gynecological visit around my birthday just so I don't forget.
I have been under some stress lately. I've been working really hard, especially last week. I've got 2 really huge deals lined up. I just hope I haven't missed the window. I also have to take my car in for service so I can pass the emissions test and get my new tags. I am praying that it costs next to nothing to fix, but if it does, maybe my brother will help me. I doubt he will though He hasn't answered my calls or texts since February
I guess he's mad at me for some reason. But, it is what it is. Nothing I can do about it seems. I've been feeling much more "so what" about people lately. Either you like me or you don't. I don't seem to be so desperate for people to like me anymore. It comes from the job, I guess.
I really need some relief. I've tried probiotics, and nothing. I've tried fruits and veggies and had some luck. Okay, maybe not. I go, but again, I explode. Something's going on in there, and I aim to find out what it is. I guess I need a gastroenterologist. We'll see what happens. Sooner rather than later for sure.
Peace, Joy, Love - B
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