This Girl Is On Fire!
Hey! Hey! Hey!
How are we doing? I am here to report I am doing IN-FREAKING- CREDIBLE!
I really cannot believe it either considering all the meds that I am clearing from my system!
So what does that mean?
Well, the Doc has me doing what is known as a medical wash out. When we first discussed it I was super scared because he warned me that life would “suck”, as he put it, for a while. I asked how long and what to expect and he said everyone is different, but withdraw can be hard on some. Chills, sweats, dry mouth, shakes, insomnia, nausea, exhaustion, and I am happy to report the only side effect I have experienced thus far is insomnia. KNOCK ON WOOD FAST!
I really cannot believe it and I was totally prepared to get subs for dance, not take on any coaching clients, and just take her easy. When I tell you I feel like a new person, I mean it!!!!
NEW PERSON! It is wild.
I was told that these washes can take 6-12 months to really clear your system so I am thinking I am going to feel GREAT come fall! Half this battle is mindset! And a little bit of insomnia…well I can handle that!
So what am I doing different besides not taking any pharmaceuticals?
I have really cleaned up my diet to help my gut along. I have added a quad biotic that I think is helping tremendously. AND I am getting certified in MELT which is a gentle treatment technique that enhances mobility, stability, and performance and is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain. I swear this certification came right on time and I firmly believe this practice is really helping me in this wash. I cannot wait to be certified and bring it to all my friends in pain, wanting to increase their athletic performance, or overall mobility.
So if you are one of my friends who suffers with chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, bunion issues, or just want to increase your athletic performance and or mobility….Hit me up come July 22 because your girl here will be certified and ready to take on clients.
For now, know that I so appreciate all your well wished and prayers…..keep them coming because I truly feel them…and know that I am doing GREAT!
I am hoping to start sharing all my new amazing recipes and tricks for health I am learning because THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE!
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Until Next Time,
xo,
Amy
aka…Worthy
GOD IS SO GOOD
Praise Report!
Just got home from the doctor and I have wild, a little confusing, but amazing news!!!!! So, I will try, to the best of my ability, to communicate what is happening with my body.
FIRST….BEING A WOMAN AIN’T EASY
I really don’t have many answers and things still don’t make a lot of sense, but I am hopeful and I have a plan for now and that is half the battle.
So, whatever this is on my pituitary gland it is 2mm. The reason I say whatever it is, well, my prolactin levels have gone back into the normal range. High Prolactin was the reason we got the MRI in the first place. So this literally could just be a shadow or a spot due to menopause. Like I said above, being a woman ain’t easy.
Here is where things get a little fuzzy.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto back in 2020. Dr. Fordan is now saying, “Let’s table that diagnosis.”
UM OK….”So I don’t have Hashimoto?”
Not necessarily, but the meds I am on could be masking the prolactinoma and bringing the prolactin down but doing nothing for the “spot” on my pituitary gland. If in fact it is a tumor you want to dissolve it. Not mask it.
It’s time to FISH OR CUT BAIT
If I fish we treat all my menopausal symptoms and throw all kinds of hormones at me, which can increase risk of cancer in my breast, ovaries, and grow the tumor (if that is what this spot is). The pro to this approach is I will feel like me again and better than I feel now, which somedays it is hard for me to get out of bed.
OR
I cut bait and stop all medicine I am on including my anti depressant, my thyroid (Hashimoto) meds, and current hormones. The cons of this are my quality of life will more than likely suffer, however, the pro is that it will give the doctor a complete clean slate and we can see what happens with my prolactin and this spot on my pituitary.
NOT GONNA LIE
This scares me. I have been on antidepressants since I had my cry for help in 1994. I know Trey will be watching me closely and I know I am a warrior and will speak up should I need them.
What about the vision issues and dizzy spells?
Could just be menopause, could be the tumor, could be something else we find once my body clears all this medicine I am on, which will take time and patience.
I really do like this Doctors approach
How often do you find a doc that says, “Let’s stop throwing paint on the wall and seeing what works….let’s start clean. This thing is 2mm. We have time. Let’s approach this with a clean wall. Yes, it will be hard to clean your system and your lifestyle will suck, but it will be worth it to get this right. And what if we find you don’t need any of those meds! How cool will that be?” When he put it that way I was all in.
So I may suffer for a bit….timing is perfect…Summer time when things slow down
I will really need to listen to my body and speak up when I need help. Ask for subs, maybe even cut back if I find that it is really wearing me down. I can do that to get the answers I need. I may say “NO” a lot more than I already do. I may sleep more than I do. That is ok….anything over a tumor is fine by me. So for now I will let my system clean itself. I will help it with clean eating, exercise for a min. of 30 minutes a day no matter how tired, watch my alcohol intake, and know that I can do this. I can do anything because I have three loyal friends. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost and they will help me especially on the bad days.
THEN WHAT?
If my symptoms get unmanageable I will go back to Dr. Fordan sooner, but for now we have the next appointment set for August 31 where we will recheck the prolactin levels and another MRI in December to compare with the first image.
So for now….there is nothing to see here other than a woman in menopause who will be detoxing her body and continuing to blog….AND a woman is who so grateful for all your prayers, your positive vibes, and your love!
Love you all!
UNITL NEXT TIME….
XO,
Amy
aka…worthy
Life and What's New
Hi! I feel as if I should reintroduce myself. It has been awhile, but honestly when I look back it has not been too long ago. I did do a book review in April, but blogging, well, that has been awhile.
A lot has happened since we last talked. Graeme graduated 4th grade and gets to move along to 5th! Praise God! No, in all seriousness he is a great student and loves math and reading.
Graeme and his amazing teacher Mrs. Oliver. True story….after graduation walking to the parking lot he was in tears and I said, “What’s wrong buddy?” His response….”Mom Mrs. Oliver is the first teacher to believe in me since Kindergarten…I am really going to miss her.” (cue the tears)
JP finished his first year at Carnegie Mellon and while it was a rough year I know he is loving every minute of it and really learning a lot about film, voice, theatre, dance, lights, sounds, camera, and action! It is so fun to watch and hear about.
JP and Grubba as we celebrated me kicking Lil B!
Will just finished up his second year at The University of Arkansas where he is loving life! He is loving his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), and still figuring out what road he wants to take for his future. I know whatever he decides he will do GREAT! He is such a hard worker and I know that boy will do GREAT things.
Will and Gramzee celebrating….
Trey has moved into an instructor position at Southwest Airlines and as I am writing this, I am realizing now God has had his hand in all of this. What is this? Well, I have been diagnosed with a prolactinoma.
My hottie aviator!
What is a prolactinoma? So far this is what I know. A prolactinoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. I know that the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and it controls the production of many hormones, which makes this real fun seeing I am 51 and in “Peri Menopause”! Hell, I might be in full blown menopause but this little bitch (aka lil b) is wreaking so much havoc nobody REALLY knows yet. (More about this in future post)
Good news is this is benign. Bad news is… like I said before it is wreaking havoc on my hormones. I show that I am a lactating and my vision has been affected. Hopefully once we eradicate this lil b or at the very least shrink it my vision will correct itself. God willing as my Grandma Foley used to say. And from what I am learning, if you shrink the tumor you consider that a win! Not sure I like that, but it might be what I have to accept.
This Wednesday we will be meeting with a specialist to discuss options to get rid of or at the very least, shrink this thing. As I know more I will keep you updated, but know this. I am a fighter. This lil b will not win! I know God has me and I know he has a plan for me. God is bigger than this lil bump in my head and God will carry me through. I know he will.
There is so much to be thankful for in my diagnosis.
My tumor is benign
My husband is an instructor and home at nights which will be a huge blessing if this medicine makes me sick or I have to have surgery.
There is medicine, if that does not work there is surgery, and should that not work there is radiation…I have three options and I have three friends with me at all times carrying me through…The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost.
So like I said….SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR.
I have decided after visiting with another gal who has a “noma nuisance” like me, I will use my blog as a way to keep you updated. She had suggested a caring bridge, but I thought, “You know, I really miss writing so why not take it to Worthy Heart.” So here we are….on another Journey of Faith and Worthiness Together…..
Until next time,
XO,
Amy
aka Worthy!