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How Are You Feeling?

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

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

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

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

I plod on

But

God is always directing my next step

*(metformin increases progesterone levels 246% & improves insulin sensitivity)

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