man! the meeting sounded intense!
sorry you did not get to talk with stephanie too.
soup sounded very good!
bizi

thank you
bobby

I saw my PCP on Thursday. He increased one of the prescription meds and recommended adding another OTC… that makes 5 meds for my GI problems now. He ordered a whole bunch of plain X-Rays (I already had them done) that I imagine will be useless and is referring me to a gastroenterologist. My appointment isn't until May 12th, but the receptionist said that they will review the notes from my PCP and give me an earlier appointment if they think I need it. If my PCP documented everything we discussed, that's what will happen. Everything I eat makes me sick. I would stop eating, but taking the meds on an empty stomach would make me sick.

I wake up around 6am every morning without an alarm. If I stay up really late I may wake up as late as 8, but never later than that. Yesterday I slept until 1pm!!! I can't remember the last time I slept that late!!! I don't know why… I have been feeling terrible because of my GI issues, but am otherwise fine. At any rate, it didn't interfere with my sleep last night. I went to bed at 10pm and woke up this morning at 6:30 so I'm right back on track.

The letter I needed from the NH DMV got here Thursday. I'm just waiting on my driving record now. I'm sure my request is at the DMV by now, so I should have it in 7-10 business days. My husband's going to take me to the MA DMV a week after I get it. I plan on going straight to my insurance agent from there. So, I could be finished with part 1 in as early as 2 weeks! I'm very excited!

how much do you think nerves or anxiety are contributing to your distress or can't you tell? you have been under so much stress and must have cabin fever on top of it all.
bobby

You are right about the stress, and especially the cabin fever, Bobby. I wish this had something to do with anxiety, but unfortunately it doesn't.
It's MS and the meds, and possibly something else. My digestive system is not working right… I can't go to the bathroom, I can't bend over or burp without throwing up in my mouth, and the abdominal pain is constant despite all the meds. That's why I don't want to eat…

no joke but how about bananas? or mashed potatoes or yams
bobby

Kay,

I hope that the gastro doc can help.

DO you have a special fun outing planned for when you get driving privileges?
A way to celebrate?

M

oh kay, I am sorry you are having these awful gi symptoms. I hate throwing up....
((((HUGS)))))
bizi

I have been eating regular food, but a lot less of it. I don't know why I never thought of of changing my diet Bobby lol. My doctor didn't suggest it either. Thank you I will try eating some plain white rice for lunch today to see if it's easier on my stomach. I have cut way back on the coffee but can't eliminate it. I need it to function. But as usual, I drink lots of water all day, but even that comes back up on me.

I haven't made any plans for when I start driving again. Because I haven't driven in over a year, I'm going to be nervous at first, and will have to drive with my husband the first couple of times. I have a feeling he's going to give me a hard time about driving alone and I'm going to have to fight for my freedom.

bananas are easy to digest too.
If water is coming up then you have a serious problem.
tell me when You are seeing the gastro guy/gal?
just read, may 12th that is a long way away. Maybe they will see you sooner.
I am sorry that you are having these gi problems....
((((HUGS))))
bizi