We seem to be incredibly close to an answer.
And not even just "an" answer. We might have found THE answer. The one thing that explains all of my medical history. I will know for absolute certain by August.
Finding an answer, even if it's a bad one, is better than feeling this awful and having no idea why. An answer means that I can make a game plan: for my life, for my finances, for my future. I can actually plan and prepare for more of a predictable future! The answer may not be a good one, but I will be able to take back some control over my life.
Now it's just a few more appointments, a few more consultations and a couple more tests. Then I just *might* have a definitive answer.
In the meantime I have to be very careful not to get stressed, I have to document every little medical thing and keep an eye on every little symptom, I have to be cautious, aware, and always close to medical care.
No far-off camping until August (if at all this year).
How do I keep my stress levels down while waiting for answers?
Personally, I take this time to educate myself ... Read research and journal articles, make my mind as busy as possible. Try and keep my mind on several different things - without letting myself get too upset/excited. And then do relaxing activities like yoga and bubble baths and herbal teas and cuddle time with my puppy. :)
If I figure out how to keep my emotions neutral - I'll let you know. I could be rich if I figured that one out!!!!