I’ve always been a person that I believe always does my best and tries my hardest. Life is difficult for people that have chronic illnesses. I know because I am in the middle of being diagnosed with one. At a young age I was diagnosed with a heart murmur and have always had to go to doctor’s yearly to make sure it wasn’t getting worse and to have it monitored. It has never caused me any problems and there for they do not correct these.
I’ve learned that people that have Chronic Illnesses often have a lot of pain and discomfort. I am dealing with this myself. I feel bad for people with conditions like myself. While I don’t have an “official” diagnosis yet, my primary care doctor has done a ton of blood work and tests and has referred me to a neurologist. I already see a neurologist for migraines so it is good to have a relationship standing. He’s ordered a bunch of other tests and blood work, but is very sure it is a muscle disease. It is also degenerative. I don’t want to post anymore on it until after February 1st when I go back to see him and get all my test results and have the OFFICIAL word, but it’s a long time coming to finally have this diagnosed. I’ve dealt with it for years. It’s mostly my hips and my legs. I deal with my pain well and I don’t take pain medicine other then Advil for it. However, the Advil is getting to be hard on my stomach so that is the concern we are in now and what prompted me to NEED the doctors help.
Trying to manage this all I try to stay active because I know that stiffness increases my pain and discomfort. I do avoid certain things, like stairs because they tend to be much harder on me then the average person. However, this is all in dealing with my illness. Am I usually the type of person to talk about this stuff? No, however, I think I have a new found respect for disabled people and those people that “move slower”. I know that my illness will not take my life, and I am staying positive and optimistic because there is so much that could be worse. There are good days and bad days, but I will make the best of everyday.
Whether it is a need for acne medicine, mood stabilizers, or a problem like mine, your doctor or health professional should be an important part of your medical treatment. Staying healthy and on top of things is the BEST thing we can do for ourselves and our body!
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