My appointments for today

I had three doctor appointments and an MRI today.

My first visit was the electrophysiologist that performed my two EP studies with ablation. This was just a followup appointment since the second procedure. He asked me some general questions about how I was feeling and if I had had any more SVT episodes. I told him that I have not detected a rapid pulse since the second procedure but that I am experiencing chest pain. He reviewed the stress test information and went over my last monitor results again. He said he does not believe that the pain is related to my heart at this time.

My second appointment was in the same building to visit the ob/gyn regarding my abnormal cycles. We went ahead with a PAP since I was due anyway. He told me that my cycles are most likely due to a hormonal imbalance. I have not been on any birth control for about two years due to my diabetes and other health problems so he suggested that I have a IUD inserted. It will not release estrogen into my system and would have less side effects on my current health problems.
Though I am nervous about these things due to the possibility of it migrating, it appears to be the best option unless I want to buy stock in Kotex.
We went ahead and requested it through my health insurance. When it arrives I will discuss my concerns with him regarding the research that I found tonight. Obviously I have to take reviews into consideration but I can't let only bad reviews make my decision.

My third appointment was with my endocrinologist. He was not happy that my A1c did not go down more but he understands that I am having problems with my health that are effecting my sugars. Pain makes my sugar spike. I am compensating as needed with my insulin pump. He thinks that my idea of going to the Cleveland Clinic is a good one.
My kidney function and the rest of my labs were all good, so there is no indication that any of my constant feeling ill has any relation to my diabetes...again.
I really need to work on my diet. I drop suddenly in the afternoons and it is showing because I over-correct for it. I really need to find better options of snacks and lunches that I can carry with me. Frozen dinners are just getting BLAH.

The MRI was performed on my shoulder today. I was having shoulder and arm pain that was causing confusion as to whether it was my heart or just my shoulder and arm. After two visits for physical therapy I can say that it is just my neck, shoulder, and arm. My neck appears to be where the pain is originating but there is also something going on in the shoulder as well.
The MRI was planned without and with contrast but after talking to the technician it was decided to do it only without. Apparently diabetics have issues processing the dye out. I know that when I had my MRI of my heart earlier this year, I got very sick. For two days I was vomiting because my body just couldn't process the dye fast enough, no matter how much water I was drinking.
Even without the contrast I am feeling a little ill. Maybe it is just from the stress of the whole deciding on the contrast thing but I am suffering from a bad headache and feeling a little sick to my stomach.

I heard from the Cleveland Clinic today regarding a message I had sent. They gave me some information regarding the Weston, FL location that treats sarcoidosis.
I sent a request back to them because I'm not sure what doctor I need to see. I need to know if the sarcoidosis is limited to my lymph nodes or not. I need to know if it is in my heart. If it isn't in my heart, what is causing the chest pain.
So, hopefully I will hear back from them within the next couple of days.

Oh.. forgot to add that I have apparently lost more weight. I weighed in at the gastroenterologist office as 119 lb with my steel toe boots, meaning I was more like 115.
Today I weighed in at all three appointments as 112 to 114.
Not good...