Going through a very hard time

Don't give up!!! There is this beautiful principal called the "Law of Attraction"... simply, thinking positively will bring good things and thinking negatively will bring bad. Of course that doesn't mean that bad things don't happen to good people and likewise good things often happen to bad people. But remain positive! You are going to get through this stronger and more informed!

Keep your head up! I'd love to hear how it goes!

One thing to remember would be that your family will always love and support you, even if you do find out that you are having some medical challenges. My boyfriend has MS, and he constantly tells me that he worries that he is a burden on me or his family, and I don't see it that way at all. Because I love him, I want what's best for him and I want to help him in any way I can. I don't see that as a burden, I see it more as a trial that we have to work through, but the fact that we're working through it together is good enough for me. I know your family will see it in the same way. I wish I could explain further, but it's hard to put into words. Day to day routines might change, but their love and support for you will not, so you don't have to feel alone. Best wishes :flowerforyou:

You don't know for sure until you get tested and not knowing just adds more stress that your body doesn't need. I know it won't help much if you get an actual diagnosis for one of the things you're scared of but I know people with Lupus and people with MS who all manage to have good, full lives and enjoy their children. One of the women I know with MS is actually pregnant with her sixth child! She'd wear you out even if you didn't know she has MS but knowing she battles it daily makes her even more amazing! She has learned to listen to her body though and take rest times when she needs it.

i hope you get the answers you need very quickly and I hope that things turn out much brighter than you fear. There are many things that could cause crazy symptoms so please continue seeking answers if your initial tests come back as fine. Hang in there!

Youre youngest is 8 months correct? Did alot of this start after you had him/her? Have you been seeing a PCP before and after each pregnancy? Did they do blood tests from the beginning to establish baseline levels for you? then again after each pregnancy to make sure your hormones levelled back out? I didnt think it was a big deal till I started with a new PCP after my son (very trusted by my very picky family) and he asked if I had baseline blood test from before I got pregnant because I was delaing with exhaustion and hair loss. Turns out my hormones were still a little wacky but it was easily fixed with very little medication and stress reducing techniques. Did you know your hormones can take a year to go back to normal after pregnancy?? A Year! Imagine My shock!

you sound like a strong woman. you have to be...you're a mother of three children! i agree with the ladies...get it checked out and let the rest fall on faith (whatever you believe in). early detection is key now. keep us updated. will pray for you

*hugs* to you.

You know that while you are worrying about how you will cope another day has gone by and guess what you got through it! Most of what we worry about never comes to fruition so we are better to just take it a day at a time. I know because I've been sideswiped by life many times, and I didn't see it coming.

Look after yourself and be determined to make the most of whatever lies in front of you.

Love
GG

You're being very strong by actually attending the appointment tomorrow. It's also very healthy to be reaching out for support like this you're kids already have an amazing role model to look up to! I hope that every thing works out well for you. I'll do my best to send positive thoughts your way.

How about hugs? :flowerforyou:

**great big hugs**

I am sure you will be fine. I hope that it is something simple that can be easily fixed - as you can see from the many many replies we are all thinking of you and will be here when you need us.

Take care

HUGS :flowerforyou:

Our prayers are with you. Every response is right on the money here--it could be something small, or something more involved. If you can, take a walk--alone. Sure, you may feel exhausted, but it accomplishes two different things. First, it gets you away from all of the food you crave, and second, it gives your brain a respite from dealing with three small children. Please share your doctor's thoughts are with us. We are always here to support you.

Knowledge is power. Knowing will help you. Not knowing will leave you with less options to fix the troubles you are having. I think it is normal to feel scared but don't feel alone. Hopefully you will come out of this appt. with a plan to feel better!

Please come back and update us as often as you need to. We are here for you.