Pain and Frustration!!!

Here I am another day in pain and cant work. I finally got fed up with the diarrhea yesterday and went to gastro. My surgeon did colonoscopy, pcp has treated me all he can. GYN did ultrasound and sent me for a catscan. This has all been in last 6 weeks. No one knows why I keep getting the bad spasms or cramps in my intestines or diarrhea. She sent for lab stool test and Monday I have Small Int Barium xray test. She tells me to just take immodium before hand and go back to work. I take it last night and the spasms/cramps whatever they are still wake me up. Call her office and she is off today. PCP is waiting on a call from her. I dont want to lose my job or get written up for not being able to be there. Cant miss but so much time w/o drs note. I have used all my sick time and personal time due to this. Was off for 2 wks on ST disablity. Went back this Tuesday and off again Thurs,Fri and now I have a test on Monday. This is sucking my finances and my mental health. Cant someone just figure it out???? Well pray for me and that the PCP will at least call me back and approve the time I have been off work. Then STD will pick it back up again. I am so happy that I feel better in my bones and definately look some better. I want this to be a happy journey as it is some of the best time of my life. Shannon

Shannon, I will pray that you come through this, that you can eventually look back on this and be at peace that you're finally well! Sooner then later! Kirsten

Thanks Kirsten. They called me in something for the spasms and it seems to have helped some. Makes me drowsy but I think that will only last a short time. Shannon

Oh, SHannon. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I pray they'll figure it out soon. BUt you stressing over missing work and finances isn't helping either. Believe me, I know. I really want you to feel better. Hugs, Tonya

Thanks Tonya. You are doing great on your journey. Shannon

My heart goes out to you Shannon. I have been thinking about you and praying for you. I hope that they figure something out soon. Courtney p.s. email on the way with the info I mentioned the other day

Thanks Courtney. I am studying that site. Hope I am all better soon. Want to be happy,joyous and free. Shannon

You are still in my thoughts and prayers sweetie that someone will find out what is causing all of this. Is it an option for you to go back on ST Disability? Will one of your doctors give you a note excusing you from work? You just need the time and space in order to get this all figured out, and if work is not in the back of your head, you can concentrate on you....... Hope you feel better soon!! Dianna

Thanks dianna. Of course the dr did not call me back today. That would be great if they would. I will just go back Tuesday. I have another test on monday. I am really trying to focus on me. Shannon

Oh, you poor thing. I am SO sorry that you are going through this. Keep your chin up, try not to let it stress you out (stress makes things worse), try to think positive (Ok, stop saying that you are POSITIVE that it is stressing you out - hehehehe). Hope you feel better, and try and have a good weekend. Jill 263/182/145