- Just got back from my wife's Rheumatologist.
- He did diagnose Lupus....but mild. No organ degeneration or immediate concerns. It may get worse, it may go into remission or it may stay exactly the same the rest of her life, so follow ups every quarter from now on.
- He also diagnosed Fibromyalgia which more of an immediate concern inasmuch to get ahead of the pain.
- The doctor really dumbed it down for us, which was a little insulting,
- But, as my wife pointed out, he has no idea she's an RN.
- Still, it bothered me enough to share it here.
- I take this as rather good news. My wife not as relieved (and understandably so).
- My first thought upon hearing the news was not "lets celebrate and pig out" but was, oddly, "I need to run."
- Seriously.
- I think some real changes are happening.
- It's a little scary.
12/14/11
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It does sound like it could all be worse! I will say that because your wife is the one dealing very directly with the diagnoses (plus she's a medical professional and that brings a whole 'nother wealth of knowledge/ scariness to the table) I can see why she'd be less relieved. I mean, of course they affect you and the whole family, but it's her body it's all happening to and in.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking your reaction sounds just about right. And yes, change is scary... but scary isn't always bad :)
I'm sending healing thoughts to your wife and wishes for remission.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda and Buttercup. It feels good to have answers. She's doing better this evening, but has some day surgery tomorrow that stressin' us too.
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