I am a 26 year old who has always taken care of there body with healthy eating, exercise, weight lifting etc.
I have been battling health problems since February and have been to numerous doctors who all tell me something different. I have been misdiagnosed by more than one doctor. I am afraid they really don't know what is going on and basically all they have been doing is caring for my symptoms, not the root cause at this point. I have not been diagnosed with any specific medical condition yet although the doctors caring for me suspect a bowel disease leading to abscesses and other painful complications. I have lost almost 25 pounds and weigh 160lbs and I am 5'11".
I have had some agonizing surgeries and have been enlightened first hand on dealing with the insurance companies trying to avoid paying for anything they can. I also have a high deductible insurance plan. It's a nightmare opening the mailbox waiting for the next bill to come with no end in sight. I have some surgical options but unfortunately the success rate is hit and miss and it can affect me for the rest of my life if not successful.
My conditions are affecting my work and it is hard to focus...additionally the thought of at this point I am simply working to pay for the next painful procedure, checkup or doctor. It is affecting my relationship with my girlfriend but she is supportive and understanding. It's hard to enjoy even fun events at the constant thought of my condition.
I never thought Id be dealing with health issues this early in my life but sometimes you have no choice in the matter. It is a scary experience and it can feel like you a trapped in a black hole while the world is passing you by. It's one thing to deal with something broken or damaged but when it is your body it is the most frightening experience I've ever had.
Does anyone have any advice they can give me on how to keep calm, remain positive and put things into perspective? I am keeping on with my life as normal as I can but it's hard not to be irritable, frustrated and tired. As much as people close to you say they care they don't always seem to understand why you are tired or irritable and can get angry at you and at the same time you cannot blame them if you were in there shoes.
I have been battling health problems since February and have been to numerous doctors who all tell me something different. I have been misdiagnosed by more than one doctor. I am afraid they really don't know what is going on and basically all they have been doing is caring for my symptoms, not the root cause at this point. I have not been diagnosed with any specific medical condition yet although the doctors caring for me suspect a bowel disease leading to abscesses and other painful complications. I have lost almost 25 pounds and weigh 160lbs and I am 5'11".
I have had some agonizing surgeries and have been enlightened first hand on dealing with the insurance companies trying to avoid paying for anything they can. I also have a high deductible insurance plan. It's a nightmare opening the mailbox waiting for the next bill to come with no end in sight. I have some surgical options but unfortunately the success rate is hit and miss and it can affect me for the rest of my life if not successful.
My conditions are affecting my work and it is hard to focus...additionally the thought of at this point I am simply working to pay for the next painful procedure, checkup or doctor. It is affecting my relationship with my girlfriend but she is supportive and understanding. It's hard to enjoy even fun events at the constant thought of my condition.
I never thought Id be dealing with health issues this early in my life but sometimes you have no choice in the matter. It is a scary experience and it can feel like you a trapped in a black hole while the world is passing you by. It's one thing to deal with something broken or damaged but when it is your body it is the most frightening experience I've ever had.
Does anyone have any advice they can give me on how to keep calm, remain positive and put things into perspective? I am keeping on with my life as normal as I can but it's hard not to be irritable, frustrated and tired. As much as people close to you say they care they don't always seem to understand why you are tired or irritable and can get angry at you and at the same time you cannot blame them if you were in there shoes.