So…first, I was right about loving my doctor!! I needed his attention and he got that and gave it to me!! And did so with logistical concerns (like realizing that I was coming to him with something that we needed more time than he was scheduled for) and good science and openmindedness all wrapped in to his approach.

The summary – he agrees that this is not something that I should just be rolling with at this point and, yes, the symptoms are mostly vague, but we're going to scrub up and dive in. I'm making appointments with Endocrinology and Neurology, going back to the nutritionist to learn exactly what caught her concern when she looked at my blood work the first time we met, getting a full slate of blood work done again, and tracking everything so that I have data for all these approaches. And following up with him (with more time) so that we can sort out the various pieces and have a outline of what might go with what, which will help me navigate the lenses of the specialists in a more savvy way.

This is all that I hoped for with this appointment. I knew there weren't going to be answers. I wanted this medical partner. I do believe that even finding something I don't want to find would be better than just living in unknown…though let's hope for finding something simple or even just clearly diagnosed and managed!

Thanks to many of you who have shared your experiences and pockets of knowledge. I do have to remember not to borrow too much trouble (or fall over the cliff of hypochondriac), but beyond those things is a heap of information that is certainly a big component of a research phase!!

I know I've mentioned that I am extremely capable of a thorough research phase and that is very true! As with so many established methods of mine, I want to make a few adjustments here. I'd like to take in that paying this kind of attention takes time and energy and I need to make priority space for it. That doesn't just happen…doesn't just get crammed in! But it is way easier to say that than to consistently, thoroughly do it. There is A LOT OF CRAP out there ready to OOZE into freed up pockets of time! And this balance between the substantial lists of things I want to do, things I have to do and learning how to relax better is a constant negotiation. (Isn't negotiation such a sweeter word than battle?)

And I have more to say about that, but this is the scoop on the physical front!!

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