RE: RE: What about Journaling?

[Guest guest]

Vivian

I don't, but I do have a small notebook that I will write doctor questions

in. If something is of concern that I want to mention, I notate it for my

next appointment.

Not recording things on a daily basis may be good for some, but I have a

father who is obsessed with his health. He takes his blood pressure many

times a day and records it, along with how he slept (time to bed, when he

awoke, etc.) the time, color and texture of every bowel movement and

anything else he can test. I think he would have a daily CBC if he could do

it himself. Since I never want to be like this, I wouldn't think of keeping

a daily journal. He doesn't even have mito. He is almost 84 and thinks he

can feel like he did at twenty if his doctor would only find the cause of

his problems and treat them appropriately.

Well, there is my rant for the day.

laurie

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> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 23:22:59 -0500

> To: < >

> Subject: RE: What about Journaling?

>

> Ellie talked about maybe needing to journal which a lot of her doctor's

> recommend. I have heard it too. But like her I hate the idea of it.

> Although, useful information, I feel like on one hand it would get me

> " too focused " on what my body is doing like my doctor suggested, on the

> other hand I do tend to forget what has happened once it stops.

>

> What about you guys.do you journal your symptoms?

>

> Vivian

>

> can't sleep...that old stuck switch!

>

> Can't sleep again! :-( Mine has lasted 2 weeks as well.

> Seems atmospheric, our weather is so crazy, but I did just get back 2

> weeks ago from helping during ' surgery. I guess I need to

> do the journal thing which I hate, but all my Dr.s have recommended.

> they want to see if there is a relevant psycho, physical, or

> metaphysical reason I am having these spells. Ahhhhhhh

>

> My damaged Mito for a good nights sleep!!!

>

> zzzzz Ellie

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

You are as steady as an oak. It is good to know that even the strong

can rant now and again. It made me

smile and remember that when I work for internist how some people were obsessed

with what color their poop was and every other little thing. That is why I had to smile when the

internist suggested that I was thinking too much about my body. I remembered today that I was having

pelvic pain in January when I saw the pulmonologist

and the only way I mentioned it was because she asked and it was happening

then. She told me to call the

internist. I thought no way, it

will only cause me to come in again soon and shoot if it is not killing me or

really impairing my quality of life, no way I’m mentioning it…I see

too many doctors as it is! If I’m

alive at 84 that would mean that I got to see my grandchildren and weddings and

so much more; I won’t even care if my poop is purple!

P.S. Today was my 16th wedding

anniversary. and I had a

wonderful time! I am so grateful

for this day!

can't sleep...that old

stuck switch!

>

> Can't sleep again! :-( Mine has lasted

2 weeks as well.

> Seems atmospheric, our weather is so crazy,

but I did just get back 2

> weeks ago from helping during '

surgery. I guess I need to

> do the journal thing which I hate, but all my

Dr.s have recommended.

> they want to see if there is a relevant

psycho, physical, or

> metaphysical reason I am having these

spells. Ahhhhhhh

>

> My damaged Mito for a good nights sleep!!!

>

> zzzzz Ellie

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Vivian,

Congratulations on your 16th wedding anniversary. I hope it was

a good and special day. You deserve it!

Smiles,

a

[Guest guest]

Hey a,

Thank you for reading my e-mails! It was one of the best anniversaries

ever. It started tough as I have

been very tired the past couple of days, and had such a hard time getting out

of bed. But luckily I have Provigil and took one.

I know that I will pay the price tomorrow. But it was so lovely to spend time with

my husband awake! And with energy!

I have been reading your trouble with your hearing. I¡Çm praying for you this night!

Vivian

Re: RE: What

about Journaling?

Vivian,

Congratulations on your 16th wedding anniversary. I hope it was

a good and special day. You deserve it!

Smiles,

a

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Vivian

Happy Aniversary!! I'm glad you had a good day.

laurie

PS - your purple poop made me laugh.

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> Reply-To:

> Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 20:58:00 -0500

> To: < >

> Subject: RE: RE: What about Journaling?

>

> Laurie,

>

> You are as steady as an oak. It is good to know that even the strong

> can rant now and again. It made me smile and remember that when I work

> for internist how some people were obsessed with what color their poop

> was and every other little thing. That is why I had to smile when the

> internist suggested that I was thinking too much about my body. I

> remembered today that I was having pelvic pain in January when I saw the

> pulmonologist and the only way I mentioned it was because she asked and

> it was happening then. She told me to call the internist. I thought no

> way, it will only cause me to come in again soon and shoot if it is not

> killing me or really impairing my quality of life, no way I'm mentioning

> it.I see too many doctors as it is! If I'm alive at 84 that would mean

> that I got to see my grandchildren and weddings and so much more; I

> won't even care if my poop is purple!

>

> P.S. Today was my 16th wedding anniversary. and I had a wonderful

> time! I am so grateful for this day!

>

> can't sleep...that old stuck switch!

>>

>> Can't sleep again! :-( Mine has lasted 2 weeks as well.

>> Seems atmospheric, our weather is so crazy, but I did just get back 2

>> weeks ago from helping during ' surgery. I guess I need

> to

>> do the journal thing which I hate, but all my Dr.s have recommended.

>> they want to see if there is a relevant psycho, physical, or

>> metaphysical reason I am having these spells. Ahhhhhhh

>>

>> My damaged Mito for a good nights sleep!!!

>>

>> zzzzz Ellie

>>

>>

>>

>>