I’m feeling better than I did a month ago
And
it’s not just because it’s summer break
Two years ago ‘the beast’ was named: Carcinoid Syndrome
And
I was in a clinical trial waiting for the Ga68 Scan
A year ago I was preparing to go to Mayo Clinic
So
I could get a diagnosis
But
I didn’t
Eight months ago, I complained I couldn’t lose weight
And
Dr. S said with, “Your insulin levels are too high–you can’t.”
Five months ago Dr. S reiterated, “It’s hyperinsulinemia.”
And
I finally believed him–the beast had a name
Four months I was feeling like myself again
But
my face looked like I had a chemical peel
And
it was determined I was allergic to Metformin*
And
I was disappointed to have to stop taking it
Six weeks ago I started bio-identical progesterone
And
my blood glucose increased…stabilized
So
I could sleep through the night and had minimal symptoms
Two days ago I discovered I was allergic to penicillin
And
my face looked like a chemical peel again
I’m feeling better…
there are glimpses of me
So
I’m more purposeful in how I spend my time…
my energy
Because
Dr. S told me, “This will take months…years to turnaround.”
There are a few pieces that need to find their place in my Medical Mystery Tour
So
I plod on
But
God is always directing my next step
*(metformin increases progesterone levels 246% & improves insulin sensitivity)