Dr visit...

July 7, 2010

Well, went to my GP today to follow up on testing for Cryoglobulemia... Results

negative. Darn; not that I want a new problem but at least there is a tx for

that...there isn't any tx for Renaulds syndrome without Cryo. So, Dr wants to

test B-12 level and Thyriod. I have to go back for labs after two weeks of not

taking the B-12 supplements. Dr says those two things can have this symptom with

hands and feet.

Told him that I need an anti-dep; don't " feel " depressed, just wanna kill

people . Oopps, probably not the right choice of words! Told him I just have NO

patience and very irratable, that other drivers are stupid!, that nothing ever

cooperates!, and Damn! I hate going to Walmart!! That poor Hubby just tells the

chihuahua to be still and quiet... Mommy a little upset, Shhhh...Anyway, Dr

typed A LOT into his laptop(???) and prescribed Cymbalta. Anybody tried it?

And for pain he prescribed Darvon. Kinda old drug, Darvon. Doubt that it is

Liver-Friendly at all, but I won't be taking it often... Especially if it knocks

me out like i'm afraid it will.

I wish I had a GP that was educated about HepC and Tx. This Dr is pretty

good. This was the only dr in the area that would accept me as a new patient. I

" interviewed " several before getting in to this one. The others weren't willing

to take on such a complicated patient.

In retrospect, I hope the Cymbalta works well. Don't think I should do tx

while having these " rage/ temper " issues. My BFF concerned cause sometimes

anti-deps make issues worse. Altho we laugh, she is afraid I will act out on my

" temper " . I just want this " stressed " feeling inside me to settle down. Oh,

BTW, no smokes since Sunday. So, quess I can lay them down again. I almost feel

like it is worth it if smoking " calms " me. But, I think there was a connection

between smoking again & how sick/ weak I was last week. So, no more for now...

, did you say that you are trying to get help with co pays of tx meds??

Are you getting anywhere with that??

Okay, I have rambled on long enough. If you have experience with Cymbalta ,

weigh in ... Everyone be well and be wise...

Breathing deep and slowly, relax. Trudy in OK

" A well- behaved woman never made history " ...Mae West

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