Oh how sick I got...

And not from the swine flu. I think anyway. Monday night, I did NOT feel good. I had the runs, and the chills and was sure I was getting the flu. I totally stressed myself out and I was totally sick to my stomach. I was sure I was gonna get sick. Thankfully hubby took over and took care of the kiddos and I went to sit down. I hadn't eaten anything since lunch (which was a Salad Works salad) and I just didn't want to. I tried to down some Propel and saltines, but my body wasn't having it.

I ended up sleeping in the chair that night as I didn't want to get anyone else sick (or have my kids see me get sick). Thankfully I was fine. Whatever it was went away and it was made better by taking 20mg of hydro Tues morning. Then it hit me!! DUH!! WhenEVER I get the runs it takes my body down ten fold. I didn't think to stress dose, which is stupid cuz even if I was nauseous I should've taken something. Was afraid I'd puke it up. Once those meds hit my body, I felt progressivly better and better.

I only ate toast and some cheerios yesterday, but I'm feeling better now. I took another 20mg this morning, just to be sure. I figured I'd stay on 20mg for a couple days then go back to 15mg. I can't believe it's almost been 18 months postop and I'm STILL not good at figuring out my body's signs. :( I'm just glad it's not the flu. Yet. But my daughter is doing better thankfully and my son has yet to get it as well. *knock on wood* I'll keep ya posted.

Meeting the swine flu. . .

It seems my kids school has a case of the swine flu going around. The "odd" thing is, most of the docs around the area are just calling it a "bad virus." But it's a HIGH fever that comes out of nowhere followed by a really bad cough. And that's the "mild version." The moms, including myself, know better. The CDC has said those symptoms are those of the swine flu. So why is the medical community not really dealing with it??

My daughter has this illness; came home on Tuesday with a fever of 102. She was fine before that. For the last 3 days, she's had a fever and then the cough started. But those are the only symptoms. Thankfully she's eating and drinking just fine. I'm just waiting for it to hit my son next. And me. I'm the one that's most susceptible to the worst parts of this flu. I'm taking in as much vitamin C and stuff as I can. And of course the docs are all out of the regular flu shot, so I'm worried. But time will tell. For now I'm just exhausted dealing with my daughter and worrying about if my son will get it. And my back is taking a beating. But I can't see my chiro, til this is over. I just pray it's soon...

WTH is going on with me?!?!?

Ok, I was on day five of being on 10mg when I got a vicious headache. Now mind you I started taking my shots again and I put a new estrogen patch on. So let me get this straight.... estrogen can lower cortisol??? I'm not sure that's what I've read previously, but that seems to be my case. I took some Excedrin just to see if it was a regular headache. Eventually, my headache did go away. BUT it came back with just as much force after the Excedrin wore off. So yesterday (Monday), I went back up to 15mg of hydro and so far my headache is gone. I'm still not sure what to think and I have no idea wth is going on with my body. I guess I'll just stay put at 15mg for now and wait til I see Dr. L next month. But that nagging worry just won't leave me.....

Another update...Sorry it's been so long.

It's been crazy the last 6 weeks. The kids went back to school on the 8th, my 9 yr anniversary was on the 16th, I got an EVIL cold on the 18th and that alone took me out for 2 full weeks. I was exhausted and felt the worst that I've felt since surgery. I saw both my GP and ENT who both said it wasn't a sinus infection or flu, just a really bad cold. I just have to stress the REALLY.

Once the cold started going away, I must've coughed and pulled my back out. It's been over a week now and my back STILL hurts. I've been to the chiro 4 times so far and he said it's going to take quite a few sessions. I'm actually thinking of doing acupuncture to help as well. I just don't know WHAT is going on. And of course knowing me...I panic. The Cushings might be back. SOMETHING is going on and I have to figure it out myself. So I weaned from 15mg to 10mg. Last time I did this, I felt awful. Truly terrible. This time....I'm totally fine. Still have back problems, but no weaning affects. That scares me. I've noticed I've gone up on the scale about 5-10 lbs too. And my stretchmarks are more obvious. I even think I've noticed that my thumb/wrist pain comes and goes like it's cycling... I'm gonna have to start to really jot everything down. :(

Is this how it starts? When someone believes the Cushings is back? I don't know. My skin is still soft as ever, not oily...my anxiety isn't there...my face still looks thin...for now. I don't know. I do know I haven't been good about taking all my meds. I forgot my estrogen patch for a week, would that matter? I haven't been good about keeping a schedule for my GH shots. I take my thyroid and hydro in the morning and that's it. I've been feeling fine for the most part! Minus the cold and my back of course.

I'm making myself get back on track with all my meds. I've been debating about calling Dr. L and telling him about the meds change. I see him in a month and will then. Maybe for now I'll just stay on 10 and see how that goes. If I feel the need to wean again, I'll call Dr. L. I just don't know what's going on and I have to tell ya...I'm really scared. :(