After 3 years on my current meds, it was time for a switch up.
Over the last three years, I have been really good about watching the foods that I eat and taking my medication regularly. However, I was still getting sick for unknown reasons. I wasn't getting as sick as much as I used to, but it was still happening more than the doctors would like it to.
After a new assessment with my weight, height, BMI, and medical history, my case was given to a different doctor. In the past I was being treated for cyclical vomiting and intestinal migraines. The medication was working some of the time but like I said earlier, it wasn't working all the time. Therefore it was time for a change.
The new diagnosis is dyspepsia. This is a little bit more common problem than cyclical vomiting. There are huge pluses to trying something new, but there are also huge negatives. A plus is that this will open a whole new can of worms which could possibly result in answers. The first negative is my new medication I have to take in the morning. The side effect of it is drowsiness, not something you want to experience first thing in the morning. My last two days have been jam packed full of naps, which is not very productive and is already getting old. The other negative is I have to eat a low fat, low fiber diet. If you've never tried this, it is extremely tough. I am basically eating fruits, veggies, and dairy. It's not ideal but it is worth a try. We will be testing out this new medication for one month. After a month we will discuss if this is working or not and go from there.
At this time, there is no talk about another endoscopy, which is a huge yay! We are hoping this med is going to do more good than negative, but so far it has been tough. I haven't been able to work due to being tired and groggy and eating has been a challenge as I haven't been hungry.
Over this next month, I won't be praying for answers but praying for a medication that will help me live a semi-normal life when it comes to eating and drinking. Psalm 139:13-14 reads, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." God made me exactly how he wants me and I don't have to live in fear of my future because God already has it planned out for me.
