I just checked my messages and there was a message from my LLMD's office asking if I could bring my son in early. We were scheduled to go back in July. Now I'm freaking out!
I had been suspicious that my son had lyme so I decided to bring him to my doc and get him tested. I don't think my doc would have called to make an earlier appt unless the results came back positive.
Well...now I'm all emotional and my mind is racing. Not sure why as I my gut instincts were telling me I was correct.
But now I can't stop thinking about all of the "what ifs". This is horrible!
Someone...PLEASE calm me down! I can't stop crying now. What a rush of emotions and I don't even know the test results yet!
Posted by James1979 (Member # 31926) on :
You should be happy!! Thank God you have a doctor who cares about you and your son!!
Most of us can't find any competant doctors, let alone doctors who care. A lot of parents were told that their children have Munchauser's Syndrome by Proxy, and were told to go to a psychiatrist.
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
Amen to that... It took me a few years and almost being put in a psych ward before I fought to get answers.
Posted by mom2kids (Member # 31972) on :
Ditto on that philly, I would be estatic. 1. you have a doc that cares 2. if he does have lyme your caring doc is not willing to wait until July to treat 3. you will know what the DX is
This is all assuming it is Lyme of course. I do understand your emotions though, so just let them be, once they are "out" you may feel more relaxed. I usually do anyway. Take a deep breath (if you can) and don't let your son see you upset. If you can be strong (or appear strong) it will allow him to be strong...
That's just how I would deal with it, not try to be bossy, but it sounds like I am... Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Philly,
I know this is all so very scary and not what you would have wanted for you son. None of us want it for anyone in our lives and it is horrid.
You are an amazing mother to even have found a doctor that will take any of this seriously and it sounds like your son will be in very good hands no matter what the outcome of the tests.
If you feel like crying....do it. It helps release endorphins and will help you have yourself pulled together when you see the doctor. Try to do this on your own time and not in front of your son. If you remain calm, it will help him do the same.
My heart goes out to you. Please continue to keep us posted.
Cathy
Posted by philly78 (Member # 31069) on :
Thank you all! I really don't know what I would do without this place.
I know I may be "jumping the gun" but I just don't see any other reason that he would want us in there early.
But you're right. This is a good thing and now that I've paced my bedroom and cried a bit, I have calmed down a little.
I just worry...much of the time for no reason at all. But my little man has been through so much already.
I called my mom and talked to her and she told me that God doesn't give us anything we can't handle. So...does he think I'm superwoman or something?
It's times like this I REALLY miss my wine!
Posted by James1979 (Member # 31926) on :
Lol! Good call on the wine! darn Flagyl.
Posted by michiganfun (Member # 31128) on :
Ditto tdtid.
And, you are superwoman. You're an amazing and caring MOM!
I raise my glass to you (water of course).
Posted by philly78 (Member # 31069) on :
Well, I couldn't have the wine so I made some fresh lemonade and I must say...it was delicious!
I was sitting outside reading through a magazine and there was a recipe for lemonade and I thought...damn that looks good!
The recipe called for sugar but I just substituted the sugar with xylitol. Figured I would post here if anyone is interested. I haven't had anything sweet to drink in what seems like forever! So, I really enjoyed it.
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup xylitol and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally until xylitol is dissolved.
Let cool.
You will also need 1 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice. Took me 6 lemons.
In a pitcher, combine the xylitol/water mixture with fresh lemon juice. Add 2 1/2 or 3 cups of water (I used 3)
Chill or pour over ice and enjoy!
Posted by James1979 (Member # 31926) on :
Philly - that's a GREAT idea about the lemonaide with xylitol! Not enough people know about xylitol.
I've been making myself some sugar-free hot cocoa with xylitol, and it's been great for sugar cravings.
Also, I recently ordered sugar-free xylitol chocolates online. They even have prebiotics in them to feed the good bacteria!
Posted by philly78 (Member # 31069) on :
Ooh!! That sounds good too.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
philly, So sorry for all you've gone through and now this.
Glad you were able to pace, cry, get calmed down, and get some encouragement from this thread you started. So thankful for Lymenet.
In spite of everything you've gone through, I can tell you are a "count your haves instead of your have nots kind of a person" and that makes a big difference.
Your son is blessed to have you as his mom! Just said a prayer.
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darn Flagyl.
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