New symptoms, same headaches

I'm back so sorry i haven't written in a while, I haven't forgotten about you! I don't think i can ever forget about you lol!

School is awesome i love everything about it, the professor is really great and i'm learning at such a fast pace, everyone is really great. I'm now friends with almost all my class-mates.  and parking is not only free but always there for me lol.

I've been really busy with school, and life in general in search of a job in search of myself. Basically adjusting to my new schedule. I've been trying my hardest i can honestly say that this month i have put in a lot of effort to eat healthy. Fruits, Vegetables, a lot of water and small portions. Luckily my mother has been cooking for me as healthy as she can. Just adding flavors by lemon, pepper or natural herbs. No condiments. She's trying her best to help me out.

I've been able to reduce body volume my clothe fit better i joke about feeling like a dis-inflated balloon lol (I really don't i just say that because my shirts are loose) Anyway although i'm happy that my eating habits have changed and that i do believe this will be a lifetime commitment to my body and my health. I have been struggling with my health this whole month. I've had constant headaches (moving constant headaches its sometimes at the top, side, back of my head and etc........ I don't like it one bit (well duh! who enjoys headaches) Its not only pain but mostly heat that i feel like that part is on fire like a burning sensation specially in the back of my head. Mind you that my wisdom tooth needs to be extracted, my hears have felt full and i think my saliva gland is annoying me again. Also this whole past month i started using the Iphone which im not used too and it might be that my head is annoyed by it. Maybe little by little my body is telling me to learn at a
slower pace.

I've been extremely tired, to the point where i have been taking naps because i don't have any energy whatsoever (although some of my classmates have also been very tired after school and none of them have my condition) So it might be that my body is adjusting to this new routine. Keep in mind that this is my first month out into the world since my surgery.

Last week my neck kept hurting so much and it still hurts it got so bad that my neck was supper stiff. I couldn't move it. That lasted about a whole week. But my neck still feels supper tender.

But i now have a new symptom to add, Since my last period i have been feeling extra sensitive on my stomach. It has hurt nearly everyday upon waking up. When i was on my period i felt that it could be my ovaries since even when i cough i had so much pain in the lower abdomen. Then my whole stomach started hurting exactly in the middle. Now my pain has gone to my lower left side. It hurts everyday and if i put pressure on it hurts even more. Last week around Wednesday i got yet another new symptom. On my back left side at first i thought i had slept the wrong way on my bed. But its now been 4 days and the pain is still there. Now im really worried, I'm getting a stomach ultra-sound this coming up Tuesday. Its really scaring me, i pray that its not something serious.

I did talk to my endo about my fatigue, headaches and lack of energy he drew blood to check my thyroid level, he called to give me my results and said that my thyroid levels are where they should be. I'm not really satisfy with this conclusion i asked him what may be causing all these symptoms and all he said was 'Its not your thyroid its probably something else' ummm really???????? Isn't he my doctor doesn't he have the obligation to find my problem? after all that is why my insurance is paying him so much money each time i go.

He left me with nothing so i'm seriously in search of a new endo this one isn't doing it for me anymore. I just wish i could take his secretary Patty with me to another Endo she's supper nice and so very helpful.

Although this Tuesday im having my stomach ulta-sound done in with him because i need to know whats going on ASAP i do however want to find if possible a female Endocrinologist if anyone knows about one please let me know. Need to also check my ovaries and im thinking of getting my yearly physical done as well. I just need answers im tired of living like this. I'm back to being isolated from my friends its just school and back home. My anxiety is back and i have mild depression. It annoys me to feel like this. But i just need answers.

My parents and i are even thinking of trying to go to Cuba during the holidays. Because im tired of all these doctors, all of my health issues didn't just come out of the blue. There has to be a reason for my condition. I no longer want to be just another number to these doctors i want to be a person who they really invest their time to helping me live my life.

Wish me Luck and please pray for me i'm worried and scared, I hate going to the doctor so much its like a trauma i definitely have white coat syndrome.

So take care of your health you never know how precious it is until you loose it. Drop those Cheetos and Sodas and get yourself some real food.

thanks for stopping by and take care of yourself, I'm trying my hardest!!!! All i need is my health back.

Exercise: Doing Its Job For Cancer Patients (Guest Writer David Haas)

Hey Everyone, David Haas a re-searcher and writer of the benefits of networks and staying physically fit for people going through Cancer.  Wanted to share a very insightful article on this blog.  Check it out.

Physical fitness is not a cure-all for cancer, but it is extremely important to the health and well-being of cancer patients. Exercise can help cancer patients regain the lost energy when going through cancer treatments and even help the treatments do their job in fighting the cancer.

Modern research has examined the benefits of exercise for cancer patients, and the findings are promising. Physical exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing certain cancers; reduce the risk of cancer recurrence; improve survival rates for certain cancers; and enhance overall quality of life.

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), several studies have examined the relationship between physical activity and various cancers, including breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, and prostate cancers. The research seems to link exercise, weight, hormone levels, and cancer. While these studies did not look at pancreatic cancer, leukemia, mesothelioma, and other cancers, it is evident that exercise has benefits for all cancer patients.

Exercise Benefits For Cancer Patients

Conventional cancer treatments, such as radiation and chemotherapy, are proven methods of fighting cancer cells. However, these aggressive treatment methods come with many negative side effects. Physical exercise can improve the side effects during and after treatment.

Fatigue is a common cancer symptom and treatment side effect. It can start from the time of diagnosis and last long after the last cancer treatment. While many cancer patients feel too tired to exercise, physical activity can actually increase energy and reduce fatigue.

Most cancer patients also experience stress, depression, and sleep problems. Exercise releases endorphins that improve mood and reduce depression and anxiety. By lowering the stress hormones, exercise helps patients sleep better, too.

Weight gain is another common side effect of cancer treatment, especially hormonal therapies used in prostate and breast cancer treatment. The steroids in some chemotherapy medicines also cause weight gain. Exercise, along with a healthy diet, can reduce or control weight gain.

Bone thinning is another side effect of hormone therapy, and this increases a cancer patient’s risk of osteoporosis. Walking, dancing, and other weight-bearing exercises can strengthen bones and reduce this risk.

Other benefits of exercise for cancer patients include pain reduction, improved balance and coordination, increased appetite, stronger muscles, and better digestion. Of course, it is important to seek medical advice before starting an exercise program. Whether they are in mesothelioma treatment, recovering from a mastectomy, or starting chemotherapy, cancer patients should consult with their doctor about the best kind of exercise for them.