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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

hedgehog

(36,286 posts) Tue Apr 9, 2013, 01:05 PM Apr 2013

So- i went yesterday and had blood drawn for a number of tests - [View all]

I don't see the doctor until next week. Any one of the tests could explain why I've been losing strength and stamina. Here's hoping at least one delivers news of something treatable!

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So- i went yesterday and had blood drawn for a number of tests - [View all] hedgehog Apr 2013 OP

I hope you find some answers libodem Apr 2013 #1

Wishing you all the best Hedgehog. Hoping for your good health. LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #2

Update - i went to the doctor today and found out that after waiting six weeks hedgehog Apr 2013 #3

Argh how frustrating! I feel bad for you. I agree, time for a new doctor! LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #4

I just had a call back from my GP - I'm referred to a new endrocrinologist already! hedgehog Apr 2013 #5

Great! Hope you get answers soon! LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #6

Thanks! I don't have anything life threatening, just ongoing fatigue that keeps hedgehog Apr 2013 #7

That sounds like me...you been tested for Multiple Sclerosis? LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #8

I haven't been tested for that, but am pretty confident in the current hedgehog Apr 2013 #9

I'm guessing all the autoimmune diseases have some things in common then? LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #10

I suspect that autoimmune diseases are all sisters under the skin. hedgehog Apr 2013 #11