Dr. appt. next week...

Mama.Angie · #1 July 26th, 2012, 10:30 AM

So, I've been sick every month this year. Every single month, often for 2, almost 3 weeks at a time. This means I've only not been sick for maybe 12 weeks this year?! That sounds terrible writing it down like that. I've been to the Dr. before and it's never anything more than a cold, virus, infection, whatever.

So now I have a Dr. appointment next Friday to ask WHY I am sick like this?! Have I NO immune system?!

I'm not even really sure what I should be asking... any suggestions what I should be asking to have done?

I had a random 24 hour sickness on Monday, fine Tuesday and Wednesday, and today I wake up with a sore throat. I've had it. Made the appointment this morning. Next Friday is a long way away, so I have time to think of what needs to be addressed.

tricia_16_ · #2 July 26th, 2012, 11:23 AM

I hope they can figure it out and you start feeling better!

irishblessing · #3 July 26th, 2012, 11:30 AM

have you tried doing things to boost your immune system?

mom2more · #4 July 26th, 2012, 11:36 AM

Do you take a multivitamin?

And is it possible there could be mold in your house? Or maybe you have developed allergies? Do you use air purifiers in your home?

I know that my allergies used to go crazy....then I bought two air purifiers (the big tower stand on the floor units). I put one in our family room and one in our bedroom. Helped sooo much!!

jmom · #5 July 26th, 2012, 11:47 AM

I was gonna say allergies too!

PurpleQueen · #6 July 26th, 2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jmom

I was gonna say allergies too!

i have had this thing where i thought i was sick very often cause my nose ALWAYs ran ... i was going thru alot of tissue and got sick of this but i realised it was just allergies and were buggin me.

BUT im no doc i could be really wrong and i know this is scary but i always dr google myself ... that way i have betters ideas of what to ask

Dixana · #7 July 27th, 2012, 10:08 AM

If you find out what's causing it LMK!
DSD is like that, and has been forever. The kid is on some kind of medicine 8-10 times a year. Prescription medicine. It's exasperating and makes me want to beat her mom with a stick for not being more concerned about it.

Admin-Rachel · #8 July 27th, 2012, 03:23 PM

Hope you can get some answers!

w292737 · #9 July 27th, 2012, 03:51 PM

I hope you get some answers

Dee Darling 3 · #10 July 27th, 2012, 04:02 PM

Angie I hope you find out the source of your illnesses

marieks85 · #11 July 27th, 2012, 06:12 PM

Oh no! I'm glad you have an appt and hope you get it figured out

mandy5586 · #12 July 27th, 2012, 07:08 PM

I hope you get some answers, too! That is NO fun for you or your household!!

Mama.Angie · #13 July 29th, 2012, 06:40 AM

I'm sure it's not mold, we did a major inspection and overhaul on this house when we moved in. No mold. I AM allergic to cats, and we have two, but my allergies are limited to touching them, them myself, I know the reactions and we do our best to maintain the hair in here. I'm certain it's not that either.

I'm still at a loss as to what I should be asking for... but this Friday at least I can get started. I'm sure my Dr. would have an idea about what to get started... I hope... I mean she has all the records from my going in this year.

Dixana · #14 July 29th, 2012, 08:30 AM

When you get sick, do others in your house catch it as well? When someone else is sick do you always catch it? Or does it usually come out of nowhere?

Mama.Angie · #15 July 29th, 2012, 08:39 AM

Often yes, after I get sick it passes on to DH, and or Kairi... Alexis rarely gets it.

That makes me think it IS just cold, flu, virus... but I feel like they wouldn't be getting it if I didn't give it to them. I feel like my immune system is just shot and I pick up everything. I used to be able to go anywhere and be around others, but now if I go near anyone who has anything I will 100% get sick...