Oh The Wonders Of Medical Science and Our Bodies

Ok .. let me first tell you my little adventure yesterday that ended me up at the ER .. The hormone replacement I am on called Hydrocortisone .. well one of the side effects is anxiety attacks... well I had my 4th one yesterday . And they are getting worse .. I ended up in the ER .. with the worse one yet .. Doc sent me home and told me to contact my Endo Doctor .. Well , I did that .. and here is what he is telling me now .. It appears Ms.Carden that on one of your surgeries to remove your adrenal glands.. they LEFT IN PART OF YOUR ADRENAL GLAND .. Ok .. and .. he goes on to say that this tissue appears to be producing cortisol .. the hormone I am now replacing .. and I may not need to be on this replacement thearpy .. ok I am more confused now .. He then goes on to tell me I need one more test and when I come in to get my biopsy done in JANUARY .. they will be able to test me for it then .. Ok so now I have to wait until then to get fixed .... I am so confused ... I feel like crap .. I have no energy .. and am pushing myself just to clean my apartment ... normal .. I think not . I have not worked out in 2 months .. NO WEIGHT GAIN THANK YOU .. But I must get better as I did not loose 200 pounds to watch it creep back on .. So I wait .. and wait .. but in the mean time .. I am smiling .. as it is Christmas .. and I am going to see my Grandbabies this weekend and attempt a trip to DC to see the Whitehouse and the lights.. Wish me luck ... Thanks for letting me rant .. I love you all .. Natalie

Nat, sometimes doctors can be so wonderful that we think they're up there next to God. Other times, we wonder how they got their medical degrees. I wi**** were easier to tell the two apart before they open their mouths. Be patient with yourself girl, you're still healing. Are you alone when you've had these attacks? Several members of my family have a history of panic (anxiety) attacks. I've had them in the past but thankfully, not for a long time. They are AWFUL! Being alone used to be worse for me....that's why I asked that question.

Natalie Hey there girl, how r u? I have been reading up on your posts on the boards and trying to keep updated from Kathy. Girl you sure are a strong one, I just couldn't imagine going through what all you have endured. I know you are so tired of the road blocks that have been put in front of you but I am so amazed and proud of how you have been handling them. It is so obvious that God has set forth a plan for you that we can't begin to figure out right now, but rest assured that he knows the whole course especially the finish line, I think we could safely say that with all that he has put out there for you he has shown you through it all and he will continue to show you through it, the most simpliest thing that has come from it is that you are an inspiration to thousands of folks that come on here and read, people that you will never know or see will draw inspiration from your journey, thousands will be praying for you and that alone is rewarding to know that you have helped people that may have never been a believer in prayer to start praying and believing. So girl you keep that strong faith you have, and I know you remember where you started from before this journey and that you are a much healthier and happier person now than back then. So we all love you and we are all praying for you, and most of all we will all rejoice with you when the road blocks are over and you are fullfilling what God has wanted. God Bless you, we miss you here in Hopewell and I wish you and Alan as well as your whole family a safe and blessed christmas. Keith (the 2nd one)

Good greif !!! When it rains it pours !! You will be fine weight wise, Natalie. Even if you do put a pound or two back on you KNOW the reason and when you are stabilized you will be able to work it back off in good health. Keep your faith, keep your spirits up..let go and let God. My heart goes out to you. Pete and I are experiencing alot of commotion right now also..not the health issues like you are..but big changes. I just keep reminding myself it could be worse. Hopefully the steroid will be managed better and these anxiety attacks will stop soon. I know very little personally about the type of surgery and hormone replacement you are having except from my medical text books. Love ya, Dana

Sorry to hear this Nat. I am battling w/ dr over my meds too. They are killing my memory and concentration and I am not even sure if they have the wrong diagnosis for me. Who knows???? Hope he helps soon or i will visit another dr. Trying to smile since it is Christmas too. Will be different being alone this year. Hope u get some good news soon. Shannon

Sorry to hear this Nat. I am battling w/ dr over my meds too. They are killing my memory and concentration and I am not even sure if they have the wrong diagnosis for me. Who knows???? Hope he helps soon or i will visit another dr. Trying to smile since it is Christmas too. Will be different being alone this year. Hope u get some good news soon. Shannon