Getting established with a new doctor is far from my favorite thing, as most of you know quite well since I kvetch about it on a regular basis. Physicians insist on painful tests and sticking me repeatedly with sharp instruments, etc... this makes me dislike their company rather quite a lot.
I may have struck it lucky this time. My new doc, whom I shall refer to as Dr. Banana, as it rhymes with her last name, has it going on. I mean, she's on top of things. And I got some good news, which tends to make me view her more favorably.
Ready for it?
I've been taken off the medication to control the essential tremor!! Huzzah Huzzah! Picture me with my happy face on because I don't need it anymore. The tremors are gone baby, gone.
I'll even be driving next week; re-acclimating myself to it.
Of course, there was also less positive news.
As a side effect of one of the medications I've been on for years for diabetes, my kidneys are showing signs of failing, something this particular medication is known for causing. Not that I knew that until Dr. Banana told me (and I immediately began researching). I'm off that medication and the hunt for a replacement has begun...
Have had to be taken off two other medications because they were exacerbating the spinal arthritis; we are trying other medications but, as always, I can only try one new medication at a time because I have odd reactions. The doctor informed me of that... this on our second appointment and without me having to argue for a cautious approach. She gets it! Physical therapy to prevent the loss of mobility is still in my future, but that has been delayed until the sciatic nerve calms down a bit; it's quite grumpy about what's going on with my spine.
If it ain't one thing it's t'other, but no more tremors.
Oh. I do go Monday to have an ultrasound done of the remaining half of my thyroid. A goiter has developed suddenly, which explains more than it doesn't. What she's talking about, HERE Of course the C word got tossed around, something I don't put much stock in since I've been on this merry go round before.
Now if I can just find a job I'll be really quite content.
Have you considered the 600 calorie, three month, diet for your diabetes? It really does work, and the diabetes doesn't return. I have considered doing it myself, but I'm too much of a gourmet.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it Cro, will see what I can find out about it and run it past the doctor.
Deleteit's wonderful to hear the tremors have gone, I didn't think that was possible. I'd like to know which diabetic mediation causes the kidney damage, I have diabetic friends and could warn them to have their medications checked.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to find a doctor who "gets" you and is actually helpful.
I'll send you and email with the info. later today.
DeleteYou really are on the good news/bad news cycle aren't you? Except for a change the balance is tipping the right way. Hooray for no more tremour. Hooray for a doctor who listens. And fingers and toes crossed on the other fronts.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC... it's a pity I'm not fonder of cycles.
DeleteGood news about the tremors. Good luck with the job hunt.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLots of good news. You really did luck out in finding a doctor you like and trust. Congrats on the essential tremor being gone and going off that med. Like Elephant's Child, my fingers are crossed for the rest.
ReplyDeleteThank you to you as well!
DeleteI think things are looking straight up. Physical therapy will do wonders. It keeps me balanced--at least I catch my balance when my toes mess up.
ReplyDeleteYay for banished tremors! Boo to kidneys and goiter. But so happy that you've found a good and trustworthy doctor -- that's terrific!
ReplyDeleteHazzah indeed! so great to hear those tremors are gone. And hoping that this new doctor can address the other issues / side effects.
ReplyDeleteGood and bad, yin and yang it seems. damn pills help and screw up at the same time. Sounds like you found a good doctor too.
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ReplyDeleteprayers and hugs
Yay and boo but mostly yay for the tremors being gone! I can't even imagine what kind of a relief that is.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can sort out the rest, and land the job of your dreams. Now then... what the hell rhymes with Banana...?
So glad you like the doctor and I'm doing a happy dance about the tremor news. As for the rest, you know all the words I'd use.
ReplyDeleteI have to find a new doctor. My old one quit. And I just hate the thought. I'm glad you found a good one but I do not envy your health issues. I have my own, but when I hear about others problems, I feel lucky. I hope you can find a job.
ReplyDeleteSome good news. To be rid of the debilitating tremors must be a relief, but the rest, not so good. No matter how good a doctor is, you need some kind of rapport with them.
ReplyDeleteThere is some positive news there..and that's what you must dwell on...easy for me to say, I know. But things are sounding better for you. Keep your chin up. :)
ReplyDeleteSome is good news. I hope your are still tremor free! How did that happen? That is good news for sure.
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