I went to the doctor today..

[MandaBean]

Hey guys..I just wanted to post here and let you know what happened today with the Dr.'s visit.

I've basically been a blubbering mess for 3 days..worrying, sleeping, crying, not eating much. So I had an appointment today at 3:15. My Mom drove me and then Jules met up with us after work, so I had them both there with me.

I probably said about 400 prayers while we waited, which was unusually long for my Dr.'s office. I went in for a 3:15 and got back in a room around 5. Agonizing.

So my Dr. comes in and asks me some questions and feels my stomach with me standing, sitting and laying down. She says that they are most likely "fat pockets" or "Lipomas", which as just balls of fat I guess. Since I have lost about 50lbs in a year, these may just be showing up as I shed belly fat. She also said that they could be hurting because either #1) they are pressing on nerves or #2) i keep poking at them.

Anyway, she told me that if I wanted peace of mind, she would order a CatScan to check me out. She said that she would be very surprised if I did have one and the results were abnormal. Of course, I need something more than a verbal.."You're fine.", so I said that I'd like to do that. Then I started thinking that maybe I should have blood work done first and if it came back normal, I probably wouldn't be AS worried and maybe not need the scan to feel better.

So I told Jules to head home because he's squeamish about needles and blood. My mom stayed with me and the nurse came in to try and get blood from my left arm. No luck..the veins were too deep. I hadn't eaten anything all day or had anything to drink..not even a sip of water. I guess if you aren't hydrated, your veins don't come to the surface or something.

Well, they take me to the lab and have some other nurses look at my right arm. Doesn't look good, but she's gonna try anyway. Thing is..I am super sensitive to the sight of blood and needles aren't my best friends either. That, on top of no food since 11pm last night and no water, was a bad thing.

I started to get dizzy..I felt the blood leave my face..I asked my mom for something to drink..and before I knew it, I blacked out. I have no idea how long I was out or what was happening, but I woke up to 3 nurses screaming.."SHE'S SEIZING!". My mama was wiping my face with a wet rag and the nurses were holding me. My doctor was in front of me with a cup of tea and from what they say..my lips were grey and my face was white..and I was shaking all over.

I have NEVER had a seizure, but they said I was seizing. They kept saying.."You can't come in for blood work when you haven't eaten since the night before and it's 6PM the next day." IDK if my blood sugar was low or it was just a combination of nerves, no food, squeamish..whatever, but it was scary. I almost gave mama a heart attack.

Needless to say, they weren't able to get any blood from me and I don't plan on going back for a little while. I will go for my pap/physical sometime soon and have them do blood work then. Of course, I'm gonna be terrified and probably eat 15 candy bars and a gallon of gatorade beforehand.

*sigh* I am SHOT out..just a ball of RAWR! My head hurts..and I am just beat. I bet you've never heard such a crazy mess. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers..I needed them and will continue to need them until my mind is at peace about all this. It's just so hard for me to be like WOOHOOO just on someone's word ya know?

Sincerely...A Frazzled Bean

[kscwgirl]

Awww Bean. That's scary about the seizing. I am not a needles fan myself. I'm glad your doctor thinks that it's nothing serious, but yes, I would be getting a CAT scan too. I'll still be thinking about you!!!

[ZaCola3]

Awww Manda-What a day!
I will continue to pray for you and hope that tomorrow is better!
HUGS girl!

[newfiemountiewife]

Manda, I'm so sorry, what an awful day!!!! ((hugs))

[lauren grier]

oh lovie yes.. eat and drink!! I'm so sorry that happened. Are they sure it was a real seizure? Or where you just so weak and s hakey (ok I have no idea.. lol I'm trying a lame attempt at reassuring you you're ok here). I hear you on the blood work in general.. I have really annoying rolly veins, and I swear it is a nightmare getting blood from me. When I was in the hospital w/ ce I had blood drawn every 6 hours for like 4 days *horrid*... Hang in there darling, I am SURE that everything will be OK, and if you want to take my non dr self here as you're lil voice saying "You're OK nothing wrong, nothing to worry about" then I'm here

[ajf9597]

How scary Manda, I can't imagine what you went through and what was going through your head. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully they find out that nothing is wrong and you don't have to do the scan.

[jene]

awwww honey I am so sorry. I work in the Emergency Room and we get people come in a lot from seizures because of low blood sugar so it was more then likely caused from you not eating in that long time frame. So heres to you eating and normal blood sugar levels and a peace of mind. I hope all goes well!!

[cheltzey]

Wow--what an experience! I've fainted with needles before, and I used to start throwing up at the thought of needles, but I've gotten better since I've had babies. What a terrible experience! Glad to hear that she doesn't think it's anything terrible. Hope you feel better!

[MandaBean]

Originally Posted by lauren grier

Are they sure it was a real seizure?

I don't know. I've never even remotely had a seizure, so I wouldn't even begin to know. Mama said my shoulders and my head were shaking..nothing about rolling of eyes or tongue going back in my throat. I honestly don't know..I scared those lab girls to death. All I heard when I woke up was.."SHE'S SEIZING!". It would be hard to know if it was a "real" one or not you know? I sure hope not..

[MandaBean]

Originally Posted by jene

awwww honey I am so sorry. I work in the Emergency Room and we get people come in a lot from seizures because of low blood sugar so it was more then likely caused from you not eating in that long time frame. So heres to you eating and normal blood sugar levels and a peace of mind. I hope all goes well!!

Yeah..I'm pretty sure my blood sugar was really low.

[rainydays]

Ah Manda what a horrible day...I am so sorry all this has happened. I will continue to pray for you, Hugs Shannon

[BrattyMeg]

aww ((bean)) take care of yourself....I'm sure you were freaked out when youc ame to

Saying some more prayers that all is ok

[Sarah8914]

Oh manda, I'm so sorry!!! What an awful ordeal! I feel for you. I will keep praying for you!

[Teresa]

Aw, Manda. I'm so sorry you had such a horrendous day! Low blood sugar and STRESS will do absolutely terrible things to you....I'm sure that's all it was. Needles and blood can make a gal faint even with a full stomach, I can't imagine how awful you must have felt by the end of that visit! Hope you can get some definite answers soon and ease your mind....thinking of you as always!! {{BIG HUGS}}

[rochelle789]

I'm so sorry you had such a horrible day! In your shoes, I'd take the CT scan as well. Peace of mind is a very powerful thing. Sending lots of PTs your way!

[Becca Bonneville]

Oh how scary! Sorry you had a rotten day! I def agree to do the CT just for a confirmation! Make sure you get plenty of food, fluids, and rest! Take care of yourself honey! I will keep you in my thoughts!

[SamaraGugler]

Ah man Manda!!! I sure hope that you get a good night's sleep and get some food in you!!!

Keeping you in my thoughts.

[ditzyscrap]

Wow, that's so scary! ((((hugs)))

[my3hens]

Wow Manda you poor thing!! Hugs!! I am sorry that you didnt get any reassurance today and then had to deal with that on top of it all! Your a strong girl! I will continue to pray and you keep us updated!

[mrs_jb]

Oh I'm so sorry Manda, how scary! Definitely get some rest and go back when you are feeling a bit better and have some strength and energy. HUGS!

[iJenny]

Awww Bean! I'm so sorry!! I passed out once when I had my blood drawn. Its such a weird sensation waking up someplace different than where you remember. But the nurses were right... no food/drink/sleep can really screw a body up. Especially when under stress like you obviously were. Just take it easy. And for the love of god eat a taco!! And drink lots o' water too. Thanks for updating us! I was thinking about you today.
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[Penny Springmann]

Manda, I'm so sorry this happened. It must have been agonizing for you and your mother. I'll keep you in my thoughts! Hugs!

[Rae's World]

I hope you get feeling better. drink some water!

[chloe]

Ugh, what a bad day! Hope you'll feel better soon!!

[meganmecrazy]

So sorry you went through all of that! WOW! Try not to worry, as hard as it is to do! I was in the same boat at one point! In your other post I mentioned that it sounded like lipomas - I have them too.

I had a hard time believing the doctors when they told me me that's what I had (but I'm a major worry wart all of the time). Unfortunately, the one under my breast was bothering me so badly that I had to have it removed and sure enough they were exactly what the doctors said they were.

Hang in ther Manda and rest up dear!

[scrappycharmer]

You poor thing! I hope you next visit goes better!

[twentytinytoes]

*hugs* My husband has those too, very weird things! LOL also my husband works himself up to the point of having a seizure he did it once at the dentist office and once when he had to go to the hospital because he was throwing up blood so maybe you are like him in that way. He freaks himself out thinking about needles and the such. I am sure you will find out the lumps are those fat balls or whatever they call them LOL I had never heard of them before dh had them and of course i was thinking he was going to die of cancer or something equally terrible before we found out what they were.

[nmartin1]

What a day, Manda! I am glad you found out what it was but I do hope you are able to some more tests done to confirm this for you and put it all behind you!!

[lisarose]

awww that sounds like a bit of an ordeal!!!! (hugs) Glad you're ok!!

[bellbird425]

oh gee! not the most positive of experiences there - there's a lesson there for us all to eat, drink and be merry- i really hope that it goes better for you next visit!

[EveRecinella]

Aww beaner, what a day you had! *hugs* Fell better soon chika....

[Susan Toon]

Oh girl I had no idea anything was going on. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I'm like you. A verbal doesn't do it for me. I want proof. THEN I can relax. I hope you get that proof so you can be worry free of this.

[flattsgurl]

Awww you poor thing What a crazy day for you. I'm glad that you had some good news from your Dr though. I'm sure your mama was pretty scared but glad that your ok. I hope you are feeling better soon hun.

[cindys732003]

Oh, I 'm so sorry Manda! What a tough and scary day for you! I hope all the tests come back come back clean and you can get the results as soon as possible so you can relax. Health scares are the worst. Hugs to you!

[Angie4b1g]

Oh my GOSH what a day! Try not to stress (yeah, I know), and hopefully you'll have some answers soon!

[Libby Pritchett]

Oh Manda!! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Big hugs, sweets.

[ColleenSwerb]

Damn Bean! That's a hell of a day!

Get some rest, eat some tacos, drink some margaritas, and try to relax. Keep telling yourself it's nothing, instead of telling yourself it's the worst, and it'll help I promise!

[pbumbaca]

Originally Posted by BrodoNY0123

Damn Bean! That's a hell of a day!

Get some rest, eat some tacos, drink some margaritas, and try to relax. Keep telling yourself it's nothing, instead of telling yourself it's the worst, and it'll help I promise!

What she said! ^^^

I'm sorry you had such a horrible experience Manda.

[meems]

oh my. what a scary, crazy ordeal.

that's good that the doc said the lumps aren't anything serious, but I'd probably go for more extensive testing too just to really put the mind at ease.

Hope you are doing better today.

[LeeAndra]

Oh, Manda! How awful for you!! *hugs*

[my4boys]

I have low blood sugar and that has happened to more times than I care to remember, it was not a seizure though, just a really "MAJOR" black-out, I would shake a bit and go a little wonky too!!!! Anyway, I hope things get better for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers Manda.

[Susan Bartolini]

Aw Manda, I am so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you are feeling better and you have some solid answers soon.

Just as an FYI - I actually had a CT scan last weekend because I was having some neurological issues (which turned out to be nothing). The scan is fast, painless and not scary at all. I would say go for it if it will give you peace of mind.

Susan

[Kat Stokes]

Originally Posted by BrodoNY0123

Damn Bean! That's a hell of a day!

Get some rest, eat some tacos, drink some margaritas, and try to relax. Keep telling yourself it's nothing, instead of telling yourself it's the worst, and it'll help I promise!

I'm with Col. You definitely need some tacos and margaritas!!! It really does sound as if it is nothing but it's better to be safe than sorry! Praying for positive test results whenever you decide to go back and have them done!!! {HUGS}

[Sari]

AWw, Manda, I'm sorry. (((hugs))). I hope you get some reassurance soon if not from the blood work from a CT scan. Keep us posted.

[AmyM]

Good grief Manda you have been having a tough time girl. I'm sorry all this mess is plaguing you right now. I hope you'll feel better soon.

[uptowngirl]

Oh dear that is scary!! Have positive thoughts though... it is hard but sometmies the BEST medicine.

[MikkelPaige]

{{{HUGS}}} Manda! And yes, tacos needed.

I passed out once while I was in a doctor's office, pre-surgery for the day when he was marking me up, and I've never passed out before and never since then. Weird things happen in dr.'s offices!

Maybe next time, if needles freak you out and you hate getting blood taken (I do) tell them to use a butterfly needle. It's the tiny ones they use on children. I have small veins so I always tell them to use those because I've had doctors/nurses attempt the larger ones and poke and prick me and they don't work. So now I always request, from the start, that they use the butterfly needles.

[Amy Carey]

Aww bless your heart! I can imagine how scary that was! There's not much I can say that hasn't already said but if I were you I would relax and trust the doc knows he's talking about JUST until you can get that CT done, lol. Try not to worry yourself too much and drink lots of fluids and I am sure it will all work out okay. It really does sound like lipomas, but I'm with you, any lumps or bumps of ANY kind WILL be checked out. It's always better to err on the side of caution and it gives you peace of mind. Did he schedule the scan for you?

[Sue Setiadji]

You must be a tough little cookie Manda, to have lasted as long as you did with so little food and water on top of such large servings of stress and trauma!
What a scary time for you and your family to go through! I hope all goes well with the cat scan. Im sure you'll be loading yourself up with plenty of food and water before any new tests.
Glad your back on your feet and it sounds like you're heading towards a clean bill of health - there's nothing wrong with wanting to be sure of a good thing so hook yourself up for that scan and look after you K!

[ashleyprugh]

{{{hugs}}}

seizures are no fun. but i'm glad the blobs are nothing serious. {{hugs}}