yo dawg, yo

[phaballa]

This is going to be a long, probably boring, probably eyeroll-inducing entry about my health (or lack thereof), so if you're easily annoyed or whatever today, you might want to skip.

Comments

[llamabitchyo]

*sends llama hugs*

That's a bunch of scary, and I don't know what to say about it except, man, I wouldn't feel bad for having Catsilo come with. If nothing else, don't think of it as adding stress to the relationship, think of it as not having to drive yourself home after a crappy, stressful experience. You deserve that much. Right?

*hugs*

[phaballa]

Yeah, the driving thing was what decided me. It took me probably 15 minutes to talk myself into asking him to come with me, and it was the thought of, "What if they take more blood?" that got me to ask. Because man! I probably shouldn't have driven home last week after all the blood they took, and me already being sick. It was crazytimes. I'm going to try not to feel bad about wanting support, though. He wouldn't do it if he didn't want to.

[brighton_girl]

You did the right thing. Period.

I also think that it's awesome that Catsilo is going with you to the doctor. Patients are HORRIBLE at asking about things, because you're so freaked and so much is going through your head at the moment. Make a list, make sure you completely understand and absolutely refuse to take any drugs you do not feel comfortable with.

[phaballa]

Yeah, I'm feeling pretty okay about not taking the prednisone. Ever since the Paxil, I always do a ton of research on any meds that I get prescribed before I actually start them. If anything, I know my body better than a doctor who just met me, and I know what will happen to me if I take a drug like that, and I know how I will feel emotionally so I can weigh that against the physical benefits. I did the same thing when I tried out loestrin. The moment I realized I was having bad side effects (it was making me really mean and angry, weirdly), I stopped taking it. With prednisone, it's a good thing I didn't even start taking it, because your adrenals stop working on their own once you start and you have to be weaned off it. Ick.

[lferion]

*Hugs you*

[phaballa]

<3

[berrylicious877]

I think taking a someone along is a very mature decision. It's easy to get overwhelmed when it's happening to you, so someone else being there is a good thing. They can remind you of your questions and not let you be steamrolled.

Good luck.

[phaballa]

Yeah, exactly. It feels like something I should be able to do on my own, but I know my limitations, and I suck at remembering all the things I wanted to say and standing up for myself with doctors...

[wendy]

Urgh Andrea, so much suck. I voluntarily swallowed radioactive material this morning, so you know. ALSO SUCK.

Email me if you ever want to chat or need moral support or whatever. I am here for you, always.

[phaballa]

<3 Thanks, Wendy. I wish I could come up for a weekend, but I know you're working weekends now. OH but that reminds me. Do you want to go see Lady Gaga? Catsilo and I really want to go, and if you let us sleep at your house, we will buy your ticket :) We'll probably go regardless, but it would be more fun with you, and staying at your house is much cheaper than getting a hotel room.

I'll email you with the details if you're interested... I think it's in July, maybe?

[wendy]

Short version: YES. I will email you this evening to discuss further. YAY.

[phaballa]

OMG YAY.