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I no longer dread going to the Dr!

Well, it's been about ten days since I've been gf and vegan and watching what I eat, I'm still gaining.

I went to the dr, and she said that anti psychotics like abilify can cause metabolic disorder and that people have been successfully treated for such a thing with metformin. Luckily, I do not have diabetes, but this drug is a diabetes drug, she says though that it should help with my weight loss.

She is also going to check me for cushings disease at a later date. I guess that is an overproduction of cortisol, which is a stress hormone, and it makes you gain/unable to lose. So we're checking everything. I'm so happy with this new Dr. I feel like she is very thorough. I've seen her twice now and she really listens. I was also put on something for chronic migraines as well.

I'm having pain around my liver area when it's pressed as well, she is checking my enzymes and we'll go from there. Also, checking me for celiac and lupus. It was a busy day!

Overall, I feel it was a very good visit.

I hope to report back with better news soon!

My fibro is NOT liking this 'cold snap' we are having. :(


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  1. JoeJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    How is your liver area now you haven't said anything.

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  2. Beyond WillpowerDecember 12, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks Jiten. I'm finally back!

    Joe, my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. That's all we know.

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