JaimeLynne

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Thanks ladies. I am definitely feeling better knowing that I have not missed out on the test. That just sent me over the edge this morning. School has always been a big stressor for me. Getting behind doesn't help but I'm thankful that I have understanding teachers. Karma, yes I do go to UTA. I grew up in Denton and actually lived on College St. right by TWU. Do you know where that is? Amanda, I think regular massages sounds like a terrific idea! Actually I found a Wellness Center nearby that does lymphatic draining (massage & detoxifying foot soak) - it sounds really interesting.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Oh you poor thing. I know how tough that can be. Just make sure all your teachers know what is going on and hopefully they will work with you on things. Thanks Tami. I have been keeping my teachers in the loop for the most part. The one class I had to drop I informed my teacher of what was going on (at that time kidney stones) but she never returned my emails. So I had to drop that class. Not too big of a hit considering it's a lower level Literature class that I can take at any time. As for the Woman's Health class attendance is not mandatory, so I had let her know about the kidney stones but when I got so sick with the flu/bronchitis I didn't bother to contact her. I figured it wouldn't be a big deal and I would be back in plenty of time for the first test - OOPS. My other two teachers have been very generous in letting me make up things so I've been lucky on that end. Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 First of all... Secondly, I am convinced everything happens for a reason. I am sure that reason is nowhere near apparent right now but one day I am sure it will be. I know this is not the option you want to hear right now but is it possible to take this semester off and concentrate on you and your phyical, emotional, and spiritual well being? I know you dont want to take more time off which leads to a longer wait for your B.A. but if you are not happy with how things are going (missing classes, missing tests, not being able to get the grades you know you can achieve). Then maybe a thought!! I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers! Thanks for the good thoughts. The thing is, I took last semester off to focus on my health. Things just keep snowballing health-wise for me. I can't take another semester off. I became very depressed last semester and was just coming out of that. I need things to do to keep my mind off of being sick. My focus now is just to get through these 3 classes. Then I will have 4 classes left to complete my BA. I plan on taking 2 in the summer and 2 in the Fall. For once my focus is not on getting straight A's but just completing the course work and getting the credits! Of course, I don't want to bomb everything but my GPA could withstand a couple C's if need be. Whatever I can do to get it done!!!

Thank God, I can breathe a sigh of relief!!!! My teacher just emailed me back and said the test was rescheduled for Friday. PHEW PHEW PHEW PHEW PHEWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! *breathe* Someone is looking out for me. I am so grateful.

I am so frustrated right now! I've been doing my best to keep up with school while I've been out sick, but today it seems to have come crashing down on me. Let me add that I am normally an anal A/B student so this is very difficult for me. I have already had to drop 1 class because I've only attended 1 session in 3 weeks. Even though I still don't feel 100% (more like 60%) I got up today, showered and attempted to go to class. On my way down the stairs I realized I am too shaky to drive out to Arlington (a 25 minute drive). So, I come upstairs and get my syllabus out for the class I was headed to - turns out we have a TEST today!!!! It's over Chs. 1-4 and I'm barely through Chapter 1. This particular class is "Woman's Health Issues" (kind of ironic, huh?) and I love it!! Our grade is composed strictly of 4 tests - that's it. Aye yi yi. I had no idea our first test would be so soon. I can't believe I hadn't looked at the syllabus already. This feels like one of those horrible dreams you have about school, ya know? I wrote my teacher and am praying that she will let me re-take the test. I feel awful for missing it. If I have to drop this class that will put me 6 hours behind. I am already so far behind in my degree plan. Last semester I had to drop 3 classes due to illness. I was set to graduate in the Fall but now I am so worried - this is my 7th year in college for a BA! I can't even express how disappointed I am right now.

How cool Sarah!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Feb14Bride he likes to build things - so I could get him a tool of some sort - but how romantic is a tool?? LOL I got Martin a top of the line drill last year for V-Day. You should have seen the expression on the face of the sales guy at Sears when I told him what it was for Needless to say Martin loved it and uses it all the time.

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Damn it Jaime I keep hoping you'll say you feel great but life is sure kicking your butt right now ( I'm soooo sorry you have the sore throat to deal with. Too bad I'm married and out of state because I would totally make you my domestic partner to get you some good insurance!! My mom would say to gargle hot water mixed with salt and vinegar to kill what's in your throat, and take teaspoons of honey and lemon for the cough. If they sell Odwalla juice out there I recommend C Monster...one an hour if you can. It's brought me to health faster than anything over the years when I've caught bugs. A vicious flu is going around my job...I mean bad, like several people have taken their kids to the E.R. this week alone, and then they are getting it from the kids and passing it around at work. I feel it coming on so I'm on Odwalla too...lol lol Jamy I would love to be your domestic partner! hahahaha My Grandma always says gargle with warm salt water too. Haven't heard the vinegar part. Thing is it's all the way down at the bottom of my throat. I've been drinking Ramen broth hoping that will help somewhat. And yummm I love Odwalla - good idea. Apparently the same vicious flu is hitting everyone in Dallas too. They said on the news the other day they had to cancel a soccer tournament because all the coaches came down with it. Several teachers at school have canceled class that I know of. So at least I don't have to feel alone in being sick this time around. I've had the flu before and this is by far the worst yet! I'm so getting my flu shot next time around. I had a bad reaction to one in 7th grade so I haven't done one since but I think this has convinced me to give it another shot! My throat is on fire! I found a doctor through a guy I work with who only accepts cash patients and it's only a $50 charge!!! He says the guy is really good and he likes him. They got me an appointment for today at 2:15 - YIPPEEE!!! Hopefully they can figure out something to do with this darn throat of mine so I can get some sleep. I'm ready to go Ninja mode on this thing

Happy Birthday Tammy!!!

Well, I went to see the school doc today. Actually it was a Nurse Practitioner. She said there's a nasty strain of the flu going around campus. I took a flu test and tested neg. but she still thinks it the flu. I've been having the worst hacking cough with an almost unbearable sore throat. I requested a Guifinessin/Hydrocodone cough syrup that has worked well for me in the past but she said they no longer make anything like that w/hydrocodone in it. So she had the doctor write me a Rx for Phernergan w/Codeine (apparently she doesn't have the authority to write prescriptions like this). I've tried this before and it did nothing for my pain, but since that's all they could do I went ahead and filled the script. It did help me to go to sleep but I woke up 2 hours later with excruciating pain around my lower esophagus/upper chest (it feels like I've burned a whole inside my throat). I've never had a sore throat this bad. I waited the 6 hours for those meds to wear off and then took what I was prescribed for the Kidney stones (Naproxen + Hydrocodone). The pain is finally somewhat manageable. It got so bad earlier tonight that if I had insurance I would have gone to the ER. Tomorrow I'm going to break down and pay to go see a real doctor. FI sees a doctor right down the street that he likes so I'm going to go to him and see what he can do in regards to the pain management. I am pretty sure that I have bronchitis/laryngitis on top of the flu so I want to get a second opinion on that as well. It feels like I've just killed my throat with this cough. As for the kidney stones, I have no idea if they're still there. The pain of this sore throat is beyond anything I experienced with the kidney stones so it's hard to keep my mind on anything else. I do think there's a very good chance that they've passed though.

Your priest at home sounds awesome! Thank goodness you have him!!!! I think it sounds like things are going to work out one way or another with him on your side.

Oh no Maura! I would be totally PO'ed. Has FMIL spoken with him yet?? Is there another Priest/church that can do your ceremony? I am so sorry you are having to go through this B.S. but I really believe that everything happens for a reason and we just can't see that right now. Good luck!!!!

Woohoo, how exciting!!

I've rarely used the shout box so for purely selfish reasons, I'm fine with it going away if it means less lag on the boards! Woohoo, time to get to postin'!

Glad you got Brendan on board - you guys are gonna have a blast! Can't wait to see the pics!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AlmostMrsForbes I guess I never realized that people would want to be cruel on a message board. Yeah, I really don't get it either. I used to be on a message board and ppl were always trying to "own" fellow members. I was mainly on there because an ex of mine was - so glad that's over!!! I *heart* BDW Speaking of "I *heart*..." - GLENDA, is that a picture of you and your FI?!? Y'all are adorable!!!!

So many choices - this board has grown so much it's difficult for me to keep up with everyone now! Sounds fun though, great idea!

This is definitely true. Tammy (host) and all the mods spend a lot of time and effort making sure this forum runs as it does - thanks ladies!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW I think you should get a second opinion, find another doctor and see what they say. Are you ding this through your insurance? Just a suggestion. Hope you're feeling better, Jaime. Don't have insurance... Quote: Originally Posted by Leia78 i'm a pediatric nurse...i love those "young people" lol Off to see the quack shack doc now...

Quote: Originally Posted by Leia78 oh Jaime, stay positive...though I know it's hard especially when your sick. The immune deficiency syndrome your friend has is a very, very serious syndrome usually associated with AIDs and cancer patients. Sometimes people can get it if they take high dose sterioids or if they have their spleen taken out. Medicine is a practice, not a law...so it's always changing and treatment sometimes varies from doctor to doctor. That being said...a GOOD doctor is invaluable! One that is not only clinically competant but who will take the time to listen to you and be compassionate. They're hard to come by now-a-days. As for your bronchitis, ask for a Z-pack (azithromycin antibiotic) and tylenol w/ codeine to help you sleep. I hope you feel better Thanks Leia, I appreciate all of your advice. Btw, are you in the medical field? You seem so knowledgeable about all this. Oh and I think what I meant to say was autoimmune disorder, not immune difficiency syndrome. Going to see the doc tomorrow is really just a formality because I have to get a note for class. They are very weird about giving out medications. It really depends on who is in that day. Since it's a school clinic they rotate the docs and Nurse Practioners out frequently and they all have a tendency to sort of look down on us "young people" My Grandma has mentioned another doctor who she said saved my Grandpa's life when he had his heart attack a few years ago. From what she's said, he's very open to both traditional and non-traditional treatment methods and really takes the time to listen to you. I think I will try him soon. He doesn't take new patients on but he said he would see me so that's nice. I have a feeling all of this is either somehow connected to A) my wisdom teeth removal or abnormally high cortisol levels. Not necessarily Cushing's Disease but I think something is going on there. There are so many different things that could be causing my immune system to not respond correctly that it is overwhelming, and I don't know what tests to ask for. I will start with my gut though and go from there. The sooner all this gets straightened out, the sooner I can move on with my life!

Those look great! Your set is so beautiful & sparkely, love it!

Yay, that's great news! Love that you're getting married on V-Day, how sweet

ACK! I have the freaking FLU now. My chest hurts so bad I think I may have bronchitis too. It started out of the blue with my voice getting hoarse yesterday at the Urologist's office. By the evening I could feel heaviness in my lungs, and I started to get a hacking cough. This morning I woke up with an excruciating sore throat - it's weird though, it's not actually in my throat, more like my esophagus. Every time I cough it burns horribly. The chills, aches and high fever set in about an hour ago. Brrrrrrr!!!!! I am really trying to stay positive but it's becoming very hard. What is going on with my body?!? I'm really starting to think I have something majorly wrong with my immune system. I know my therapist has this disorder called Immune Difficiency Syndrome and she gets sick really easily. I am so sad - I'm only 24. I'm supposed to be moving forward - graduating college, getting a job, getting married... I'm so tired of having to tell ppl that I'm sick and them saying "why do you get sick all the time?". It makes me feel ashamed even though I know deep down I know it's not my fault. I have been such a trooper through all of this but I am really sad and scared right now.

Ok, so I went back for my checkup today. SO FRUSTRATING!!! First off, I waited TWO hours for the doctor without one word said to me that they were running late. When I was back in the waiting room I could see from a reflection of a cheesy art print a woman in the next room over standing at her door tapping her fingers impatiently. I later heard her almost yelling in pain while NO ONE came to check on her!!!! WTF!?!? ANYWAYS, two hours later the doc comes in without one word about being late (at this point I thought I may have miscalculated my appointment time). She asked how I was doing and I said better. She then said she had taken a look at my Xray and was "trying to convince herself that she saw a very small stone". She took me out to show me. I saw something else on the Xray that I thought she would point out but she pointed to an even tinier blob and said that's where she thought the stone is. Now that I think about it I've been feeling pain in TWO areas - one where she pointed out and the other in the spot I saw on the XRay. I'm kicking myself now that I didn't point that one out to her. It matches up exactly to where I feel pain the most. Anyways, she basically said there's nothing to do - "it's either really small or has passed already and to keep their card handy in case I needed it". I asked if there was anything at all I could do to help it out and she said not really. I said this stone that she pointed out has been stuck in the same place for 3-4 weeks and nada on her end - No help at all. I called my Grandma (who had recommended her) and told her about the poor service I received (2 hr wait for a 5 min consultation on self pay) - she said she was very disappointed and aggravated. I'm so frustrated that after all this crap I still don't have anything concrete. The doc said this is the difference between the Xray (cheap, can't see much) and CT scan (very expensive, but you can see everything) and that you basically get what you pay for. Couldn't you have explained this to me earlier?? Anyways, I'm pretty convinced that there are two small stones still in there. Good news is they're not big enough to be blatantly obvious on an X-ray. Bad news is my doc can't tell me anything and it's very frustrating. Good news again is that the pain has gone down. Bad news, it's still there. So I guess it all just kind of evens out. Not really good or bad...

I love that dress - it looks like it was made for you! You look gorgeous in it