I’m close to that point now, and I don’t want to get any closer. Of course I would take care of anything that needs immediate attention, but at this point I am afraid to have any diagnostic tests because whenever they look the doctors seem to find something, even if it isn’t what they expect to find. For instance I went to my urologist a few weeks ago because of a long-term problem I have that is related to my MS. The doctor did a routine urine test that showed microscopic blood in my urine and sent me for a kidney scan. I wasn’t worried, I figured the blood was probably from a UTI, but instead I found out I had a kidney stone! That wasn’t something anyone I ever imagined having. Of course this meant that I had to have two more diagnostic tests and spend a day in the hospital outpatient surgical ward to have the stone zapped with radiation. I want to stay away from any machines that can identify problems because they always seem to find something.
So, I am taking a break. I have called and cancelled all my medical appointments for the next two weeks and I am going to enjoy not having to jump on my scooter and ride the bus to yet another doctor’s office, only to sit and wait anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour to be called and then wait a little more in the exam room, only to be given a paper gown to put on and go through whatever physical or medical test I am there for. No, for the next two weeks I am going to pamper myself; I’ll get up late, have a nice breakfast and when I feel like going out I will take my scooter and go someplace nice and peaceful—maybe Central Park or a Museum, but someplace that I don’t need to show my insurance card, pee in a cup or have a blood pressure cuff wrapped around my arm. And then, when I feel like I can tolerate it again, I will reschedule my appointments.
...so you cancel those appts (they're not gong anyplace)...and get your little butt on your scooter and have a helluva lot of fun!! enjoy your "freedom" :)...denise, for the next week ?or 2?...have fun...enjoy the weather...sit in the sun and start a new book...go to an outside cafe' and order a wonderful glass of white wine...whatever you do...ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY :)...cindi
I totally agree with you! You need a break and I wouldn't feel the least bit guilty either. I don't go to near as many Drs. as you do and I feel the same way. My sister used to comment to me that "is that all you do is go to the Doctor"? Like I enjoy it? As you can see I said "used to". Well I got sick and tired of her attitude about my illnesses and decided not to talk to her about my illnesses anymore. Use this time to soothe your soul. I light candles, have my favorite tea, read a good book and wake up late. It really helps to kick back and not have to deal with Drs., tests, nurses, blood pressure cuffs, and especially the scale! LOL. Take care. Lorie
Thank you for your kind and supportive comments. I don't talk about how I feel to very many people at all. I know they cannot understand what I am going through and at times they have acted like I go to doctors because I am looking to have something wrong. I tried to explain that no, I go because I have a problem and I want to feel better. But you are right, I need a break. I'm going to do just as you advise and take care of myself. Thanks again. I hope you are feeling well and having a nice summer.