Jennifer KilmartinWhen I was on Prednisone I was really depressed and had to go to counseling and stuff. I was never put on any medication for it at all. I don’t want to take more medication either, ya know? I’m not on Cortef (as well as Florinef) and it has madea huge difference in the way I look at life, but I still deal with this depression. The past few weeks have indeed been stressful and hard, lots of emotional stress.
I’m currently looking for a new doctor because the new one I have now doesn’t seem to know anything. I was having an adrenal crisis and my mum called my doctors office and asked which hospital I should go to (it was my first time having to go to an adult hospital with a crisis) and all the lady could say was "Is it necessary to go to the hospital for this??" =0 Like honestly, aren’t doctors supposed to know, ESPECIALLY Endo’s????? I was distraught when I found this out.
Going to see Doctors is a hard thing for me because I’m afraid of outcomes of tests and whatnot. I felt so comfortable with my Pediatric Endo - but now that I’m 19 I can’t see him anymore. He always assured me of things and helped me to understand more (and helped my fiance understand). I’m so lost these days and I don’t know what to do.
My levels haven’t been tested since I left my Ped Endo ... and that was only a week or two before my 18th birthday (in 2005). My new doctor doesn’t seem to care at all it seems =S It worries me a bit.
Thanks for all your input on everything - it’s tough to get through times like this by myself. I never know who to turn to.
To q: In 5 years I hope to be completing my College years and working as a Paramedic for my city (Calgary). I also hope to be married and having my first child a bit after working in my career.
**I also am a believer in the LORD. He’s brought me through many difficult trials and storms. I’d not be here if it wasn’t for the Him or the people He put in my path.
God Bless,
Jennifer