I have an appointment with the doctor next week so I’m going in today to have a battery of blood tests done so that he’ll have the results when I go in to see him.
Some people have suggested to me that I’m suffering from depression, which may be true, but I’ve had depression before and this doesn’t feel like that.
I suspect I have a chemical inbalance or a thyroid problem. We’ll see next week.
I’m just so tired all the time!
**************** UPDATE ******************
I tried to work the system a little by using an order for blood tests that the doctor had written a couple of years ago which I still had lying around the house. The lab wouldn’t accept it, so I have to go see the doctor on Tuesday to get an order for lab work and then I’ll have to go back the following week to get the results.
It’s so frustrating.
We're praying, Peter.
Yeah, thyroid problems do leave one with little energy, and feeling depressed.
I remember being exhausted from walking across the room, or picking up a library book. I wept in my doctor's office "When did I get so lazy?" He said we needed to check my thyroid. I was like "You checked my thyroid three years ago and it was fine….boohoohoo …." Yes. It was my thyroid. My doctor wanted to do other tests on my thyroid before allowing me to have the medication, so I was still miserable for a few weeks, but it was worthwhile in the end.
Hang in there, dude. I still don't have the energy I did in my college days, but then, who does? At least I get to blame my thyroid instead of getting older…. See? Something to look forward to!!!
Been thinking about you…praying for you.
Glad you're going to get things checked out. Thinking about you and praying.
Praying for you and I’m sure you’ll give us the updates. Blessings… 🙂
Love to you
i have a test for you. one week in hawaii….and then get back to me with the results.
Hey Peter, hope you get to the bottom of things. It is frustrating to waste a bunch of time seemingly with no progress.
A day at a time . . .
Thinking of you and offering prayers.
Praying for you, Peter. And PLEASE don't Google any preliminary test results.
I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.
Couldn't you call the Dr's office and ask for them to give you the paperwork in advance? Most will do this for you. Especially if you've discussed the situation with them in the past.
not guessing , not wanting to claim anything when it may be nothing, even tho I know thats hard to hear, when I thought it was something and everyone said it was nothing, I not only was sad and tired and depressed but I got real mad, I knew it wasn't in my head, lol ok bad thing for me to say huh?
anyways you know what I mean I think.
I love you brother and doing the only thing I can and praying.
popping in and letting you know that I will pray for you!
Prayers of peace and healing.