I'll start with the positives. My energy level has improved. I would guess this has to do with the B12 supplement. I'm still taking an oral supplement and I think within the next month or so we'll be re-checking my levels to see if there's been an improvement. As I mentioned in an earlier post, my nausea has also improved. It's no longer 24/7 which is amazing! My "extreme episodes" which usually happen at night are also becoming more rare. Some nights I feel like I'm right on the verge of one of these episodes, but the Allegra/Zantac combination seems to put an end to it. I can feel it the moment those meds kick in and my body instantly relaxes, allowing me to pass out and sleep through the night! Hooray for that!
Logically, I know I've come leaps and bounds since last December. I've had a very active summer so far. Most active days cause me to feel a little like road kill the next day, but it's so worth it for the memories made. In December, I was so ill that being active wasn't an option. I wasn't able to shop for my girl's Christmas gifts and when they opened them, I watched from the couch. It was the worst form of torture ever, right behind waterboarding!
So, overall I'm doing much better but I'm still dealing with a ton of daily symptoms that are making me miserable! My everyday symptoms are congestion, ear ringing, tachycardia, shortness of breath, red irritated eyes, sore dry throat, painful joints, burning in my mouth and tongue, burning in my stomach, and palpitations. I've also been having days with extreme weakness and tremors in my arms. It's a lot like having the flu for the past seven months.
After discussing these symptoms with Dr. Goodman, he decided to add a small dose of Zyrtec to my cocktail. Hopefully that will take care of some of these symptoms. For now I'll say positive and push on and I promise to post again soon!
"But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge." -Psalms 94:22
Amy
