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