Monday, March 23, 2009

Hormones

Ever since having babies, my hormones have never been the same. I loved the fact that I would go to the doctor and wonder why I felt horrible and gained weight, and they would most always dismiss it as "as we get older....our bodies change." WHAT??????? So my punishment for getting a year older and being blessed with children was to become fat....whatever.....I wasn't buying it. It seemed that every time I got off the pill I would lose weight incredibly fast, get pregnant, gain weight, lose weight incredibly fast, then when I would go on the pill I would gain again. It's been a roller coast fat game! Then I had an emergency hysterectomy.....that pretty much has screwed me up since. I finally got some answers at an endocrinologist-my hypothalamus doesn't function properly (hormone regulator in lay terms), and my metabolic reading is that I burn 2100 calories at rest. What in the world? I should be a twig. However, my brain doesn't read that, so instead I subject myself to shots every day in my stomach no less, and I am doing and feeling much better. My ANA levels are high, which means at the time of the blood test, I am positive for lupus. I get a kick at how God only gives us what we can handle....well He obviously thinks I can handle quite a bit.

Crappy I tell ya, but I am alive, and I'm thankful for that.

5 comments:

Gina said...

What a journey! Yeah, don't you sometimes marvel at the size of the load the Lord feels you can handle? I know I sure have! Sometimes He and I don't agree how much I can carry, but you know...He's always right. :-) My best to you as you make this new adjustment. And keep us posted, especially as you seem to be getting ready to travel the Lupus road. Take care!

Yvonne said...

I too have struggled with my hormones.. as of late I have been breaking out like a 14 year old on a chocolate binge and my skin and hair are so oily I could polish all of the furniture in my house with the residue... I have been wanting to get tested to see what the heck is going on, but have missed my last two appointments...
sorry to hear about the lupus, but glad to hear that you are getting some answers....

The Craftypigs said...

If this is you crappy, I can't wait to meet you when you feel good.

Phillips Family said...

I've actually been battling a diagnosis of Lupus for about 4 years now. Auto Immune diseases are very hard to diagnose. My friend has been struggling with symptoms of MS for about 10 years, and finally just got diagnosed. Thanks for the prayers. Yvonne, you should definitely see an endocrinologist. Insist on testing...you know your body the best.

Moran Family Blog said...

Mia, I am glad you are feeling better. I will pray for you Girlie!

Michelle