Doctor Appointment Review: 10/20/2014

Hey everyone! So I just had another doctor appointment but this time it was with a GYN doctor to discuss my periods.

Check out my last Doctor Appointment Review at this link: http://dealingwithic.blogspot.com/2014/10/doctor-appointment-review-10142014.html


Purpose of the Appointment: My primary doctor referred me to see a GYN doctor because of my crazy periods.

What Happened: So I talked to the doctor about my periods and she decided to do a Von Willebrand Genetic Disorder blood test. It's a excessive bleeding disorder that is genetic. You can have excessive bleeding if you get cut and you can develop bruises easily but also women can have abnormal bleeding with their periods. She said it will take a while to get the test results back and if I have this I will have to get my daughter tested. She also switched my birth control method.... I was taking Depo Shots but then she switched it to Birth Control pills where I only take the white pills everyday to stop having periods. I go back in a month for a check up.


*When the test results come back I will do a blog post on it.*


Love,
CES <3

Doctor Appointment Review: 10/14/2014

Hey everyone so I know I am not as active on this blog as I am on my personal life blog but I will be posting more on here when I can because I did start this when I found out I had a bladder disease which I had now for about 4 years now. Nothing really has change in those 4 years because I am still looking for health insurance so I can go see a Urologist and get proper treatment. Anyways I just had a doctor appointment and I thought I would share how it went.


Weight: I weigh 96 pounds now so I did gain about 2-4 pounds. I always had trouble with my weight because I can never gain much weight it's kinda like a roller coaster because I would gain some weight then it will drop sometimes dramatically. I am thinking it has do with my anxiety because sometimes I don't eat well as I should. I would like to weigh at least 105 pounds. My BMI right now is about 20.

Purpose of the appointment: This may be TMI but I went because I am having problems with my periods. My periods are not normal because they would last about 2 weeks or even go for a month or longer. I kinda just had enough of it. Plus I had to get a Depo Shot because that's what I use for birth control right now until they figure out what's wrong with my periods.

What Happened: So of course I got a new doctor which I hate because at this clinic you get a new doctor all the time. Anyways so I told the doctor what has been going on and he basically said there's nothing he can really do because my last doctor run all the test and they came back all normal. The last doctor ran a blood test, pap smear, and a pelvic ultrasound. The results were normal. So all the doctor could do was do a blood test to make sure I did't loose any vitamins or anything since I been on my period for so long. No results yet on that. Next he referred me to see a GYN Doctor to see if she can tell me what's wrong with my periods...... The GYN Doctor is the same doctor who diagnosed me with a bladder disease. I see the GYN Doctor this Monday October 20th and hopefully I get some answers. The last thing he did was give me a flu shot. So right now they are just calling my periods a Dsyfunctional Uterine Bleeding till I get a proper diagnoses.

Thoughts: It's really fustrating not knowing what's going on and not having health insurance.... I am just trying to stay positive and not stress so much. Hopefully I get some answers when I go to my next appointment.


*I will do another doctor appointment review when I go see the GYN. If you don't know I am currently diagnosed with IC and Anxiety Disorder.*


Love,
CES <3

Anxiety Disorder: What Helps Me Relieve Stress 2014

Hey everyone! So not to long ago I got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I am going to share with ya'll what helps me relieve some stress. My stress levels haven't been so bad lately because I been trying to find things that help me stay calm. Even little things or things you wouldn't think of could help relieve your stress.


What Helps Me Relieve My Anxiety/Stress?


1. Going on walks with Chloe- Usually on the days that I have Chloe I will take her on a walk around the neighborhood in her stroller. We live in the country so it's nice and peaceful not a lot of noise except for when cars drive by. On walks we usually either see cows or horses. It helps me get some exercise and helps me think.

2. Yoga- Yoga is a major thing that helps relieve stress and is good for IC. It helps me relax and helps with the muscles in my body to relax and not be so tense all the time.

3. Reading- When I read books I feel like I am in that story which helps distract me from all my stress. It's relaxing to lay in bed and just read. Right now I am currently reading The Maze Runner book #1.

4. Watching YouTube- When I watch my favorite vloggers on YouTube it helps distract me from my stress.

5. Working on my Blog- When I work on my blog I feel like I am staying busy and it helps with my stress. I actually started blogging to help channel my stress in good way. I feel like blogging is kinda like my diary.

6. Playing with Chloe- Chloe helps me so much just because she makes me smile and laugh. She can keep me busy so I don't stress over everything.

What helps you relieve stress???


Love,
CES <3

Health Update: Overall Health, Pain Journal, Health Binder, and No Health Insurance

Hey everyone so I haven't posted since July 4th so I decided to do a health update. I am going to be talking about a few things such as my overall health, my pain journal, health binder and having no health insurance.

My Overall Health:

I been okay lately except that I am always tired because of my insomnia and with my daughter waking me up at night. My bladder still hurts and I even have pain after urinating, it is not a bladder infection because I got tested it's just something that my bladder does to me. My lower back hurts a lot as well and I been having migraines again. I have some really bad acid reflux lately as well and I been chewing gum and that seems to help a little. My periods are still crazy my last period lasted about 2 weeks which I hate, I still do the Depo Birth Control Shots. I don't take any medicine right now except for maybe Advil or Motrin when I need it. I been doing research on what vitamins help with IC which I will do a blog post on that very soon. I don't want to take any vitamins right now till I figure out what vitamins I really need to take which I know I need a probiotic because I been having stomach issues lately.

Pain Journal:

If you don't keep a pain journal you really should because doctors recommend it to keep track of your pain that way they know how you exactly feel and how they need to treat you. What I write in my pain journal is basically how many times I urinate, pains, exercise and if I take any medicine/vitamins. Doctors also recommend to keep a food diary to keep track of all the foods that irritate your bladder.

Health Binder:

I recently started keeping a health binder which I put all my medical records and anything that has to do with my health in the binder. I also do a lot of research all the time about IC so any information I find I also put that into the binder.

Health Insurance Issues:

So I told ya'll in my last update that I applied for the Medicaid Disability which I just found out I got denied for it. I am very annoyed that I can't get health insurance. American Disability Act and Social Security recognizes IC as a disability but I keep getting denied. Right now I am trying to find all my medical records then I am going to go downtown to see if someone can help me.

I won't give up on trying to find health insurance so I can go see a Urologist and get the right treatment.

*This is my health update for right now. If you have any ideas or tips on getting health insurance please let me know below*

Love,
CES <3

Exercise Ideas for People with IC

Hey everyone! Happy Independence Day!!!
Today I am giving some ideas on what exercises you can do that will help people who have Interstitial Cystitis.

1. Walking- Most simple exercise that you can do to help your body.
2. Elliptical Machine- Keeps hips more level and helps with the pelvic muscles
3. Recumbent Bike- (Never heard of this) Suppose to help pelvic muscles
4. Rowing- It isolates the pelvis while giving a great exercise for your body
5. Stretch Classes- Helps reduce chronic muscle tension
6. Yoga- Can help to relax your body
7. Swimming- Find a pool that doesn't have a lot of chlorine in it.
8. Golf
9. Bowling

My exercise is that I walk with my daughter every day and sometimes 2x a day around the neighborhood. I push her around the neighborhood in her stroller. Plus just keeping up with a toddler is a work out!

If you have any tips and ideas for exercise that helps people with IC please leave a comment.....


Love,
CES <3

Mini Health Haul: Healing Bath Crystals, Fish Oil and Herbal Tea

Hey everyone I have a small haul to share with ya'll. Just three things that I picked up that I thought would help with my bladder.

I picked up some Herbal Chamomile Tea that is caffeine free. Chamomile is suppose to be good for the bladder.

This is called Healing Waters Chamomile Green Tea bath crystals. You put 1 cap full in warm water and it's suppose to relax your body. I tried it tonight and it was very soothing so far.

I picked up some Fish Oil vitamins because they are suppose to be good for your body and promote a healthy heart.
















Love,
CES <3

I am Back! Quick Update (Working on getting Health Insurance)

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting on here I kinda neglected this blog. I am back though and will be posting more on this blog.

So I just went to the doctor couple of days ago and he told me that I need to see a Urologist to start treatment on my Bladder for Interstitial Cystitis. I am just finally glad they decided to actually do something about me being in pain everyday.

Right now I currently don't have any health insurance which that needs to change quickly. I just put in a request with Medicaid to get a form to see if I am able to get Medicaid. I am praying I get this because I need to start treatment.

So another update is I just got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder which I found out is related to Interstitial Cystitis.

*More to come soon!*

Love,
CES <3

Doctor Appointment Review:4/27/2012

Hey!
Today I had a Doctor Appointment to go over test results that I had done and they all were pretty normal. The Doctor gave me homework to sit outside everyday for at least 5 minutes because the sun has vitamin D in it and I lack Vitamin D.

The Doctor decided to re-check my Vitamin D levels to see if they went up from last time which I haven't got the results back yet. He also gave me a Vitamin B-12 shot.
Lately I been having Chronic leg and back pain so the doctor ordered me to have X-ray done on my Left Leg and my lower back. Hopefully they find something. The doctor said it might be my Muscles or I might have weak bones.

So just a little review on my doctor appointment today.

Stay Strong,
CES <3

More Test Results coming....

Hey Everyone!
So I went to the doctor Friday and the doctor doesn't understand why my Vitamins are so low for my age and why I am having leg pains.
The doctor did a series of blood work from checking for different diseases to my count of my white and red blood cells and to my vitamin levels.
I hate waiting for test results to come in because I get very nervous and scared to know what it is.
I should know something by hopefully tomorrow or by Thursday.
I also have a doctor appointment this Friday because the doctor wanted to do some research to see what he thinks is going on with me. I have no clue what it could be though.

Updates will come as soon as I know something!

Stay Strong,
CES <3

My Pain Journal

Hey Everyone!

My Doctor told me that I needed to start doing a Pain Journal which is basically just writing down how I feel everyday and what Symptoms of Pain do I have. It helps me keep track of how I feel on a Daily basics and it helps my Doctor understand my Pain more. I think for the People who deal with Chronic Pain all the time should do this Pain Journal.

So this is what I use to write and keep track of my daily pain. I think this works best for me but you can use a regular spiral notebook or a small notebook. Just find what works best for you!














So What I would do is on one side I would put the Date and the other I would put Rate which is for me to Rate my pain from 1-10.

On one Side I write all the Symptoms of Pain I am having through out the day for Example: Headache, Stomach hurts, Lower back hurts, and Fatigue. I will write those down for the day then next to them I will rate how much Pain I am in or how much it bothers me.

Now I was gonna show you pictures on how I did mine but my Camera is acting up.

I just hope this explained a little on what I do to keep up with my Pain. It's just a easy way for me to keep track and that way I can show my Doctor.


Stay Strong,
CES <3

Did You Know:Stress is a good thing sometimes

Hey!
So I was looking at books on Amazon that I can get for my Kindle that were free and I came across this book called "Stress Proof Your Life."

When I started reading this book today, I came across a Chapter that talked about how stress can be a good thing. Did You Know?

*Stress keeps you young=Your adrenal gland produces a hormone called DHEA. It stimulates a younger looking appearance.

*Stress makes you smart=DHEA makes your mind sharper.Chronic stress though makes you forget things.

*Stress lifts your mood=It forces you to make decisions and to take responsibility. Recent Study found that small doses of the stress hormone cortisol protect some people against depression.

*Stress improve your stress life=It is said that low levels of stress are linked to control of sex drive.

*Stress keeps you alive=People under regular pressure tend to take better control of their life.

So I hope you found this as interesting as I did. You should check this book out if you have stress and don't know how to find ways to improve it. Again its called "Stress Proof Your Life."

Stay Strong,
CES <3

What Vitamins do I take?

Hey!
I take 2 Vitamins that my Doctor had told me to take, just for the record I haven't really taken Vitamins until now. I know that's bad. Anyways I thought I would share what Vitamins I take.

First I wanna talk about the Vitamin that the Doctor had Prescribed me. The Doctors did some blood work and found out I have a Vitamin D deficiency. I was wondering why I was so sick all the time and why I wasn't getting better. The doctor told me that me having lack of Vitamin D caused me to feel sick all the time.

The Doctor had prescribed me Drisdol which is Vitamin D. I am suppose to take it once a week, which I take it every Monday. So far it has been working pretty good but I won't know for sure till I go back to the doctor so they can check my level of Vitamin D.

Next my Doctor told me to take a Daily Vitamin. So first I was taking One a Day Women Vitamins but I hate taking the Pills. The Pill is big and I just hated it. So I switched to taking One a Day VitaCraves a Adult Mulitvitamin gummies. You chew 2 gummies daily.

I love these Vitamins just because it's easier for me and more on the go when I am in a hurry.

Love,
CES <3

What is Fibromyalgia?

Hey!
Today I wanna talk about Fibromyalgia because the Doctors told me that I have this.
   Fibro is which a person has a long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness of your Joints and Muscles.

Cause:


The Cause is unknown.

Fibro is most common in Women between the ages 20-50.

Symptoms:


Pain can be Mild to Severe.

• Painful areas of the Shoulders, Back, Chest, Hips, Shins, Elbows, and Knees.
• Pain may feel like a deep ache or Shooting or Burning Pain.
• People with Fibro tend to wake up being Stiff. Also might have trouble falling asleep because of pain.
• Some people have Pain all day Long.
• It can get Worse with Daily Activities.
• Pain can also get worse with the Weather, Stress, Depression or Anxiety

When I went to the Doctor I told them I have Problems with my Knees and my Ankles. My Knees hurt all the time and when I walk they sometimes give out on me. My Ankles hurt all the time and they get Worse at night where I can't even fall asleep because of the pain. 

The Doctors did a Reflex Test on me and I barely had Reflex in my Legs.

The Doctor put me on medicine to help with the Nerve Damage that I have in my Legs.

Stay Strong,

CES <3

Health Update for March 2012

Hey! Sorry I haven't posted on here a lot. On my other Blog CES101 you will see me post regularly. So this month has been crazy because at the beginning I was having not a lot of pain which is good. I had my Spring break this Month which I went to Hawaii and It was amazing. When I got back I started to have bad back pain, stomach hurting and headache's. I went to see my regular doctor this week and he told me I might have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He just said he will have to check up on me every month and for me to start keeping a pain journal.
I had my Check up today for my Bladder. She just ask me how my medicine is treating me which the medicine has been easing the pain but the pain will never go away. It gets really worse during my periods and I had to tell the doctor that. She prescribed me some medicine that will help when i am on my period. Hopefully it works.
The doctor's also told me that I don't need to have any stress because it makes my health worse. I can admit I have been under a lot of stress lately. The doctors told me to start doing Yoga which I occasionally do but I really need to start doing more of it. I am hopefully taking Yoga in the fall at my College.

So just a Quick update on how my Health has been lately

Stay Strong,
CES <3

I have Bronchitis

Hey Guys!
So I went to the Hospital the other day because I had a Fever and I couldn't stop coughing. It was only getting worse. The Doctor gave me a breathing treatment and had a xray done of my Chest.

The Doctor came and told me I have Bronchitis which I thought thats what I had because my Only symptom was that I was coughing really bad and my chest was hurting.








The Doctor prescribed me Antibiotics, Cough medicine and a Inhaler. I been on this for about 2 days now and the cough is not as bad as it was. Hopefully I won't be coughing that much on Spring Break.

Stay Strong,
CES <3

I have a Vitamin D Deficiency

Hey, Doctor called me today for my Test Results. Doctor said that I have a Vitamin D Deficiency because my Range was really low than it's suppose to be. He said thats why I haven't been getting rid of my Cold. He put me on a Vitamin D Supplement and that I have to take it for 8 weeks.

Stay Strong,
CES <3

So Out of It

Hey so today hasn't been my day. My doctor up my dose today on my medicine and I felt like I was gonna pass out at class. I was so out of it and when I was walking I felt like I didn't have no balance. The medicine is affecting me like crazy. Plus I only got like 2 or 3 hours of sleep last night. Not a good combo to have. Next week my doctor might up it more but we just have to see how this week goes and how it takes away my pain. I really hate to see how I will act at work because I have to work tomorrow.

So just a little post about how my day is going so far.

Stay Strong,
CES <3

Strength, Courage and Confidence

Hey! There is this Quote I wanted to share with you today because I really love this Quote.

Stay Strong,

CES <3

Anxiously Waiting on Results

Hey yesterday I went to the Doctor because Lately I been having pain in my ankle and my knee. When I got there the Doctor said I have High Blood Pressure and I have lost Weight. The Doctor did the reflex test on my knee's and saw that I have no reflex in my legs. The Doctor decided it was best to run some Blood Work on me, He tested me for Diabetes, My Vitamins, and to see if I have any Nerve Damage in my Legs. The Doctor said I won't know the results until next week so I am anxiously waiting on the results. My Doctor just Prescribed me Medicine to help with my Leg Pain and my High Blood Pressure. I hope next week I will find some answers out to what has been going on with me other than my Bladder pain.

Stay Strong,
CES <3

What Doesn't kill you makes you Stronger!

Hey! I love this song and I thought it was perfect to post on here.

Stay Strong,

CES <3