Hi Terryjean - I'm sorry to hear that you've been through so many tests, and have so much pain, and still don't have a clear diagnosis, let alone some kind of treatment program. It must get very frustrating for you at times and all of us get concerned when dealing with the unknown.
Do you have anyone in the mix of medical professionals that you're seeing who is looking at your situation as a whole, perhaps your primary care physician? It's not clear from what you've written whether there's a coordinated approach here or if you're on your own in seeing multiple specialists. Do you have anyone that you can talk to about what you're experiencing right now and your concerns? If not, you may want to see if your health plan includes counseling support as simply having an objective person to talk with can be very helpful while trying to deal with a health condition. You might also find some ideas in our reference page on anxiety, which is a normal state of tension and unease that's a natural and normal response to stress or uncertain situations.
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/anxiety#definition
Will you let us know what you think of these suggestions, and also keep us posted on your progress in getting a diagnosis? Take good care, Pat
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Hi Terryjean - I'm sorry to hear that you've been through so many tests, and have so much pain, and still don't have a clear diagnosis, let alone some kind of treatment program. It must get very frustrating for you at times and all of us get concerned when dealing with the unknown.
Do you have anyone in the mix of medical professionals that you're seeing who is looking at your situation as a whole, perhaps your primary care physician? It's not clear from what you've written whether there's a coordinated approach here or if you're on your own in seeing multiple specialists. Do you have anyone that you can talk to about what you're experiencing right now and your concerns? If not, you may want to see if your health plan includes counseling support as simply having an objective person to talk with can be very helpful while trying to deal with a health condition. You might also find some ideas in our reference page on anxiety, which is a normal state of tension and unease that's a natural and normal response to stress or uncertain situations.
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/anxiety#definition
Will you let us know what you think of these suggestions, and also keep us posted on your progress in getting a diagnosis? Take good care, Pat
March 24, 2010 - 6:06pmThis Comment
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