Headed down

[clevermanka]

This is the second day in a row that I've felt exhausted in the early afternoon. Yesterday, around 2:00, I had to give up and shut my door so I could lie down for a bit. I didn't have time to fall asleep, but I just had to lie down. I couldn't keep my eyes open at my desk.

Today, I'm starting to get tired again, a wee bit before 1:30. And I even got to sleep in this morning (until 8:00!) because I had physical therapy at 9:00.

I'd been feeling so great for a couple months (especially when I'm going in for weekly acupuncture). Guess I had to crash sometime. I've been watching the scale, too, and I'm starting to gain weight, despite being super strict about minimal fruit and booze and upping my exercise (up three pounds this month, and up one inch around my waist).

Bummer.

Yesterday, I called Lawrence's only endocrinologist to see if she was taking new patients. The process went like this: Called listed number. Was told that wasn't the right number. Was given the right number. Was told I would be transferred to the correct line. Reached the office. Asked receptionist if doctor was taking new patients. Was told I would have to ask a nurse. Left a voice mail with nurse. Twenty-four hours later, I haven't heard back.

Not feeling especially positive about that avenue of treatment. I've had my fill of non-responsive doctors, thanks. Doctors Khosh are looking like my final option. And that's not really helping my attitude, either.

Comments

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

Hugs

solidarity

[tama-grey.livejournal.com]

Man, Lawrence is just the pits for endocrinologists. The excellent Dr. Stewart I saw is in Lenexa. If you're interested I can give you his contact info. Maybe he could at least recommend someone?

[miischelle.livejournal.com]

{{loves}}

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

I'm dismayed to hear this for you, too.

Jbird was sent to that endo.. she only works there a couple days a week from Topeka, or something.
He was not impressed, she was pretty much a by the drug company propaganda by the book 'specialist' when it came to his diabetes, and gave him instructions to way the hell overdo his insulin that led him into some really shitty low levels.

Maybe she's different with thyroid issues?

Endocrinologist

[neversummer-81.livejournal.com]

Wow. I love days like that - all you want is some answer, and there's nothing. Not sure if you can justify a trip to KC, but I know there are several here. I am seeing Dr. Anita Kuruvilla at St Lukes, and she seems to be really good. My mother really likes her, which says a lot.
Quick history: My mom has been coding medical records for 30 years, and definitely has her opinions about certain hospitals, doctor groups, etc. She reads medical journals, researches, and in her own way is a "Truth Seeker" and really has no problem asking why or just telling someone no.
So anyways, that's too bad - esp for a college town that is very surprising. The doctor I had before that was Dr Daniel Stewart. He actually thought I was a "fun case"...

[fitfool.livejournal.com]

I wish all offices would turn one of their conference rooms into a nap room with cots where you could go nap for a few minutes mid-day. I think I'd be so much more productive that way.