Medical Issues

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I'm overwhelmed. As I said in my Lupus post, the dr is thinking it might be Fibromalagia. (Still could be other things instead or in addition though) DS#1 is going to the neurologist for OCD symptoms (sounding like that's promising according to the school psychologist and pediatriciam). HE already has Tourette's, ADHD and Sensory integration disorder. DS#2 had his "well baby" check up yesterday and his hemoglobin is low (need vitamins and iron) and they want us to go to a pediatric cardiologist about his heart murmur- which seems "functional" but they just want a better handle on the severity because one dr says it's a one and one dr rates it a two. ANy experience/advise in any of these areas would be greatly apprectiated. Dh is "ok" for now- though his cholesterol ratio has been bad and he goes to the dr in three weeks. Oh- and he's about to lose his job- 3rd time in the last year. He works for COmanche program with Sikorki (the one the goverment just cancelled). AHHHHHH! (Primal scream)

By Happynerdmom on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 12:06 pm:

Laura, I'm so sorry that this is all happening at once! It feels like the walls are caving in! Just take it one moment at a time...one day at a time is still too overwhelming sometimes! I'm sure you know stress makes your condition worse...you can't get rid of it, (don't you love it when the dr. says to cut out stress?!) but you really can learn to better manage it. Your family needs you to feel your best...this means don't feel guilty for taking care of YOURSELF!! I'm not sure what you believe about God, but my faith keeps me strong. None of this craziness comes as a surprise to God! He'll give you the strength to get through it...one moment at a time...I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.{{{HUGS}}}

By Bellajoe on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 12:27 pm:

I'm sorry this is happening Laura, i really don't know what else to say. Hang in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

By Dana on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 12:53 pm:

Laura, my prayers will be for all of your family, strength and happy outcomes.

By Amy~moderator on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 01:40 pm:

When it rains, it pours, that's usually the way it goes. I'll be praying for sunshine soon.

By Mommmie on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 01:42 pm:

Prayers to you, Laura. You have a lot on your plate right now! Health issues can really take a toll, not to mention job issues on top of that.

My son is LD, ADHD, stutters, and we are about to do a Sensory Eval. He's 9 and in 3rd grade. So, I can identify with that stress, for sure!

By Bobbie on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 09:26 pm:

Laura, Can feel your pain. And I am with Amy, I will pray for sunshine. Because that spring shower of issues seems to always turn into a down pour before it all comes to an end.. Vent any time. Big hugs....