I have spent the last ten years of my life desperate for a diagnosis of my crazy symptoms (random paresthesias, epic headaches, irritable bowel and a list too long to enumerate here…). Now I am wondering if I should just ignore the dx and try to “forget” about it. Does that sound stupid? This is because I have an appointment with my NS on Monday and my husband who is always wonderful and supportive is going with me. Why the freak out? I feel that I am a burden on him and my family and I just feel guilty. I am tempted not to even go. I just need to vent.
Dorothy,
It's normal to feel the way your feeling. I loose sleep and worry for days before big doctor appointments. There is no harm in going to a NS. It doesn't mean you have to have surgery. They are the experts and it will give you so much more information about your situation. Also from talking to my husband men want to help fix stuff so going to the doctor with you will help him feel like he is helping you. I feel guilty a lot but we have to remember what we contribute to our families. Also if it was another member of your family that was suffering you would do what you could to help them and you'ld want them to get expert help and guidance.
Let us know how you make out.
Wendy