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it's so hard when you don't feel well either physically or mentally and it's bogus that the doc isn't listening to you. i'm assuming they've checked your thyroid, but have them do it if they haven't.
i wish i had some words of wisdom outside of be gentle with yourself right now, but i do have plenty of 
for you.
we're always here for you.
as well as people who understand.
They have checked my thyroid. That's normal. My red and white blood cell count came back literally text book perfect. They said the tests that are irregular are my CH50 level which is high. Allergist who took test said in note he sent me: "I was expecting it to be low, don't know what to make of it being high?" The reverse was true of my immunoglobulin levels. Three were abnormally low, he said in note "gee I was expecting them to be high, don't know what to make of it." No explanation of what they actually do mean in terms of my general health, and no recommendation for follow up. So I made appointment with primary care doctor's office. They said "immunology isn't our field we don't understand it either."
So I googled. According to legitimate health sites high CH50 means either you have cancer or a serious infection. On the immunoglobulin levels they said it's likely hereditary, which I know my mother had one that was low, E. She had to carry a medical alert for it. If your levels are low and they give you a blood transfusion with that immunoglobulin present it can kill you. I am low on A, M, and E. Plus they said abnormally low or high levels can cause hives and stomach issues, exactly what I am having. I finally called them everyday tell they gave in and referred me to an immunologist. He can't see me unti August 6th. I've been fighting them since February. Hopefully it isn't cancer, or if it is, it isn't one that's terrible sensitive on the treatment end.
I wish I could help you too. A safe place to vent and have people to discuss it with does help me.
The Psychiatrist is going to download the lab work I am concerned about and check some of the medical databases she's subscribed to, to see if she can help me formulate some questions for the immunologist. She also said if I can get a list of Doctors accepting my type of insurance they will go over it with me and help me find a new primary care doctor.
She says she's noticed the high turn over rate at the practice I have been going to. I have had three different doctors in three years, and thinks something's not right there. It's sad. They have been treating me since I was born but all the founding doctors have either died off or resigned. Now they just seem to have no concern for anyone anymore.
I actually felt better after talking to the Psychiatrist yesterday. At least she is going to try and help get me some answers and understands I am afraid of what I may find out health wise.
Thanks for the reply.
it's good to have someone in your corner.
hope you're doing ok
