Hi Synnove, I am finally able to respond to this.
So for starters, thanks for your understanding. I can't put into words how frustrating the last 3 years have been. It doesn't help that I am under 30 ,female, and have mental illness as well
Here in Ottawa, it takes roughly 9-10 months to see a specialist. I have only seen one, and she has done every test she can think of. As for blood sugar, I am hypoglycemic. I have low blood pressure too..everything is on the low side.
My thyroid has been tested many times, and is in the normal range, although my symptoms are that of hyperthyroid for sure. She tested for all kinds of auto immune diseases. Plus others, such as vitamin E, and Lyme disease.
My GP only recently referred me to a rhematologist, and I haven't heard anything. The current neurologist was trying to get me in with a different neurologist who specializes in the peripheral nerves, but they won't take me for whatever reason, so now I am waiting until December to see a different woman who interpreted the results of my nerve conduction study. December !! Who knows how much this is progressing in the meantime.
Were having a heat wave right now which has caused things to worsen. The fentanyl 25mcg patch I am on doesn't cut it anymore. Yet my pain "specialist" does not believe in breakthrough medication and keeps saying that opiates are bad, can cause more pain, and of course are addictive. It makes me wonder who the hell is allowed to benefit from these drugs that are made for pain??!!
I know it is because i am mentally unstable (depression, anxiety, and more)..and also my age. It is unfair and I feel under medicated.
They are SO quick to hand you the latest anti depressant though..which has more side effects, risk factors, you need to increase over time, and are dangerous to come off of suddenly. How is this any different than opiates? They are just more expensive. Doctors make more money for prescribing them. It seems that the best interest of the doctor comes first!!