follow up from hospital basically useless
So, I went to my follow-up appt. to see my pcp after being in the hospital last week. Apparently, it is simply "protocol" 
or something, b/c my pcp is the one who was available to admit me and do rounds to check on me. I came in loaded with questions, but she could basically just answer a few.
She did tell me that my thyroid level that was low was the second thing they look at: FT4? And, I was mistaken in thinking she'd checked my thyroid in October or November; she only checks it once a year and it was previously checked in August (actually was a little bit lower than usual, then). She also told me that my iron was most likely low b/c when autoimmune disorders are triggered, the iron count can become low as the body tries to "fight" off what's not really there.
Also asked about help with the night sweats or if I should check to see if I'm transitioning to early menopause. She told me that things should get better once the thyroid medication is taking effect. She was fine with me seeing an endocronologist, but told me that it would be awhile before I'd get in...and that is IF they think it's serious enough for me to go there. Actually quite a relief, b/c I am thinking that we caught it early and it was just one more thing added to my flare.
The things I wanted to ask her about: advice on getting around the house, managing to just go day by day, etc. ...she told me that my neuro was the best one to help me with that. Wondered about the idea of seeing if I can get in to see him a little sooner, but I see him on the 6th. Not as far off as it seems, I guess. Had hoped to see him before the power chair eval., but I'll hang in there. Perhaps it will be helpful to see my PT next week.
For a child hypochondriac, I REALLY hate being sick; esp. when it lasts so long.
or something, b/c my pcp is the one who was available to admit me and do rounds to check on me. I came in loaded with questions, but she could basically just answer a few. She did tell me that my thyroid level that was low was the second thing they look at: FT4? And, I was mistaken in thinking she'd checked my thyroid in October or November; she only checks it once a year and it was previously checked in August (actually was a little bit lower than usual, then). She also told me that my iron was most likely low b/c when autoimmune disorders are triggered, the iron count can become low as the body tries to "fight" off what's not really there.
Also asked about help with the night sweats or if I should check to see if I'm transitioning to early menopause. She told me that things should get better once the thyroid medication is taking effect. She was fine with me seeing an endocronologist, but told me that it would be awhile before I'd get in...and that is IF they think it's serious enough for me to go there. Actually quite a relief, b/c I am thinking that we caught it early and it was just one more thing added to my flare.
The things I wanted to ask her about: advice on getting around the house, managing to just go day by day, etc. ...she told me that my neuro was the best one to help me with that. Wondered about the idea of seeing if I can get in to see him a little sooner, but I see him on the 6th. Not as far off as it seems, I guess. Had hoped to see him before the power chair eval., but I'll hang in there. Perhaps it will be helpful to see my PT next week.
For a child hypochondriac, I REALLY hate being sick; esp. when it lasts so long.
last night (though I did warn him he should read the side effects and beware). Not a good idea to bring up genuine concerns about finances, my health, and our kids while on these meds. 
But, last night, I was too busy looking at the overwhelming picture of it all. My husband's laid-back manner just seemed to make it worse (not his fault, but I took it the wrong way).
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