I haven't written a blog in quite a while, I have had a LOT going on in the past few months so here's a quick post to catch up.
As some of you know, I have been ill for about nine months now and have seen over twenty doctors, nurse practitioners, and specialists in Hawaii and all over Henderson and Las Vegas. Finally, I have officially been diagnosed with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, polycystic ovarian disease, Hashimoto's disease, and fibromyalgia. That is a LOT to deal with, and it's been hard to get my head around since I will be living with most of these problems for the rest of my life. One of the specialists also told me that I have basically no immune system left, as all these problems have gone untreated and worn it completely out. I have been pretty overwhelmed but in a strange way, feel a slight sense of relief now that doctors have finally put a name (or names) to what problems I've been having with my health. At one point I was tested for Cushing's syndrome, a condition where a tumor grows on your pituitary gland near the brain, which I was terrified about. Thankfully, I do not have it, and I am now moving forward dealing with the health issues I know I do have.
I have drastically changed my diet, cutting out most carbs and sugars. I am following a low glycemic index diet and have lost 12lbs in less than a month. I am still finding it difficult to exercise frequently as my body is weak and I get tired extremely quickly, but it will be a long process and I accept that now.
I am starting my second semester of graduate school in a couple of weeks, and will be graduating in December of 2013. I wish it were this December, but I have never been one known for her patience. I'm glad I am furthering my education, but I doubt I will ever feel it necessary for me to complete a doctoral study.
That's about it for now, just wanted everyone to know I am still alive and kickin'! :)
