I heard from my Dr. re my joints. Everything came back 100% normal. I am negative for RA Factor, Lupus, Lyme, any indication of Gout. My x-rays look great - even in my leg that has "hardware," as Dr. A referred to it, has no indications of arthritis. Also, I am not anemic! (I eat a pretty balanced diet and take vitamins - so it never crossed my mind I would be! However, apparently it is common with menstruating women and in particular those that eat a vegetarian diet.)
Dr. A prescribed a NSAID that is stronger than Aleve and recommended that I meet with a rheumatologist. I am torn. Why bother? What are they going to tell me? I think this is in my head. I think my EMDR therapist is right. I think it started as real pain and then my anxiety decided to go on a ride with it. I don't hurt all of the time. When I do hurt - yeah it aches like a brat. I have to think about it some more. Since there is nothing major wrong with me and the pain is tolerable, if annoying, I am not clear I really need to go any further. My fear was RA or Lyme. I am not big on prescription meds or allopathic medicine in general so.....again, I am not sure I see the point in meeting with a specialist.
On the other hand I have been thinking about meeting with the neurologist to discuss my headaches. I have had a pretty severe headache every day this week. It will be interesting to see if it continues or if it is hormonal - I should be getting my period early next week.
I did a little bit of research about my headaches and indeed, the type of headache I have consistently does fall into the migraine category. Who knew! Yet again, am I willing to take medicine for it? probably not since they aren't incapacitating - just very annoying. DH was right - he should tell me when I don't have a headache!
Things are stressful in my relationship with DH right now and as a result I am really focusing on my diet/weight. This winter I have gained roughly 5 pounds (high of 118). This is totally due to the fact that I haven't been able to walk as much as normal and have been eating lots of sweets. So, I decided to track my calories with a free calorie tracker at Every Day Health (and have already lost 3 pounds - down to 115). It makes me much more conscientious about what I eat. I have also gone back to using protein powder since I know I don't get enough and it does really help with the hungry horrors. I have been using Designer Whey and really like the chocolate flavor. I am aware I am focusing on my weight and health because I feel out of control in my relationship with DH. This is not an uncommon method of dealing for me. After Pete died I became vegan. Talk about control issues! :)
That is where things stand now - we'll see where they go.....
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I wish I was 118. How tall are you?
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I'm trying protein powder(s) as well. I've some low calorie ones I like (though I wish they were high calorie) and I'm currently trying a weight-gain powder I got from GNC. Normally I don't like those. This one is tolerable, especially if I plug my nose while drinking it, as it is too sweet for me. However, so far it does not seem to be supplementing calories as much as replacing them. It remains to be seen.. ;/ Still it might be okay to use just for those days when I can't think of anything to eat (and would be eating nothing). So maybe it's still good.
Hope your joints get better (and migraines. wow). =(
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Have a good one.
I am 5'2" and a quarter. You know you are short when you count a quarter inch. 118 is within the normal body weight range and my husband calls me a skinny blink, BUT I like my weight better around 113 - 114.
I find the protein powder fills me up so I don't eat as much. A friend who works out a lot recommended the Optimum Nutrition protein powders - they are 140 calories a serving. If you make it with soy, rice, or almond milk you could really up your calorie intake. i don't drink milk so I didn't list it as an option! :)
The Designer Whey mix is good enough that i am happy drinking it just mixed with water.
Good news on the negative test results. Thinking of you.
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