Health...

Honestly, I don't know what I'm doing

Well, now that I've established that... My current, and most extreme worry on my mind recently has been my health. Over the last couple weeks I have been... well... falling apart. I have been shaky and dizzy... Naturally, it took me a week to talk myself into going to the doctor because I knew they would want to draw blood and I have the tiniest veins ever. Plus, I always hate to go to the doctor to just have them roll their eyes at me and tell me I should be fine. 

Unfortunately, that's basically what happened. I took an Uber because Isaac was running DoorDash, and that meant I couldn't afford to go to the other side of the river that day. I also could hardly walk, because on top of all of those fun symptoms, my back had gotten thrown out that day. Isaac had to cajole me into going, as all I wanted to do was curl up with my babies and nap. He is very convincing though, so I went to a convenient care and what did they say? "We can't do anything about your back, but we think you're dehydrated." 

Great. Everything I wanted that day. I wrapped up in the blankets while they put the fluids in through the needle, and when I was full of fluids my blood pressure changed so they said I was good to go and told me to follow up with my doctor. 

That brings me to Tuesday of this week. I finally took the time to make an appointment on Monday, as I was running through my calling to do list as I do every Monday. They got me in before work on Tuesday and yet again decided they were going to run tests. This time, instead of filling me with fluids they just drew blood. It always takes forever for them to find a vein on me but imma tell you, this nurse knew what she was doing. She only poked me twice, moved my vein and not the needle, and she had my blood drawn fast. I had plenty of time to get to work, and even a little time to settle my soul before I walked into work to see the people I see every day. 

This morning I got the call I was dreading. They already told me that if my symptoms persist that they will be doing an EKG on me in a little over two weeks, when my next appointment is. I wasn't certain what to expect when they called. 

The short end of it is that my vitamin D levels are lower than previous, even though I've been taking what they recommended. So, they sent another prescription to the pharmacy that I will be taking weekly along with the rest of it. They are also going to test me for diabetes, because there's something about my sugars... I don't understand it as well as Isaac does. I guess I'm just too scared to comprehend it the way he does. I've gone so long with my only health difficulties being my mental health and my occasional back problems that the fact that this is happening seems stunning. I'll keep you all updated on what happens, but I'm probably going to continue to be anxious about it until I get the appointment over with. Too bad my doctor couldn't get me in sooner. 

Anyone else have health difficulties? Between Isaac and myself I feel like I've gotten used to being in doctors offices recently. I even know exactly what to pack to make it go by faster, depending on the situation. What are some of your go to tips and tricks for doctors visits? I have never figured out what I could bring to help curb my anxieties of needles. The only thing that ever works is Isaac, which makes me feel like I'm using him. Any ideas? 

Love you guys! 

Susan