Dr. appointments

I've tried as much as possible to avoid going to the Dr. with this illness. If it's something related to the M.E./CFS, I know they are going to say there is nothing we can do about it...so what's the point really? If it's a viral symptom or a dizziness symptom, the only thing I can do is wait it out.

However, I had an anual physical scheduled for today with my NP (Nurse Practitioner) and my new GP wanted to see me again in September. Then at the end of October, I fly south to see my ME/CFS specialist. That's ALOT of Dr. appointments for me!! I'm looking forward to seeing my specialist, but NOT to the travel. Otherwise, I usually find appointments a let down. Even if I'm feeling really sick, it often doesn't show in my blood work and I've never been given a suggestion or drug by a regular doctor that's made any difference in this illness. (My specialist, on the other hand, has helped me both deal with the social and emotional aspects of the illness as well as helped me figure out how to pace and avoid relapses).

I had a big fat swollen lymph node on my neck last week. My NP today could still feel it, but it's gone down some. She said it was probably infection/viral related as per usual. There was also a mildly swollen one in my left armpit (which has been sore today). The only other thing was that my throat is red and sore (she noticed redness on both sides with no swollen lymph nodes). My blood pressure was low 98/70 which explains my dizziness. I have OI (Orthostatic Intolerance) but it only affects me when I'm in a crash.

The best part about seeing my NP, though, is that her sister has M.E./CFS. It makes her very sympathetic and supportive towards me. Although probably inappropriately, she sometimes gives me updates on her sister and shares similarities between us.

Anyways, I've been busy finishing a paper and my folks have been visiting. While I've been feeling quite fluey the last week, my energy has returned closer to my "normal" which means I can do some visiting and even go out once a day.