I've been getting horrible migraines and falling asleep in class. It's not the first time I've had such episodes. Stanley told me to go to the doctor. I'm not insured so I always held it off. However, there is a doctor's office on campus so I scheduled an appointment. I saw Dr. Shelton yesterday. It was the first time I was at the doctor's in years. In fact, the only time I absolutely know I was at a doctor for my own needs was when my mom was giving birth to me. I don't remember any other time I was at a doctor for my own needs any other time.
I spoke with the doctor about what was wrong. He was a very casual, old man. He asked if I woke up with migraines. I do. He asked me to describe my sleepy spells, if I'd lost weight, if I snore and so on. Dr. Shelton said that it could be a few things. Sleep apnea is the most likely, since I seem to fit those symptopms perfectly. Sleep apnea is when you stop breathing while you sleep. He said it could also be my thyroid slowing down and depleting. I had blood taken for some lab work.
The doctor recommended that I exercise everyday for 30 minutes and drink coffee in the mornings. So today I had a cup of joe and did an exercise DVD of my roommate's. It kind of kicked my butt but it wasn't so bad.
I see Dr. Shelton again next Thursday. I don't know what to think. If I have sleep apnea, it will cost 2-3 thousand dollars to just test. I'd have to go to a sleep lab, they'll put a bunch of patches with sensors on me and watch me sleep. And if I do diagnosed with it, I'd have to wear a mask or insert a mouthpiece to keep me breathing at night. I fit the symptoms really well.
Although, Dr. Shelton wasn't very specific with the thyroid issue either so I'm not sure what to Google when he said that. So, very possibly, I could fit those symptoms also. Who knows?
This whole "what's wrong with me?" is just adding onto me being so behind in my work. I hope to get caught up though.
Did you know that warning signs of migraines, a symptom of sleep apnea, are mood swings and craving sweet or salty foods?
Last night I got so sad I cried but not too long after, I was perfectly fine. And today I munched on salt and pepper chips.
I don't know. Maybe I'm paranoid.
I don't like not knowing. I was comfortable just thinking that it was normal, that it wasn't a big deal.
Whatever, I suppose. Nothing I can do now, no turning back. I'll have my friends and Stan on my ass if I don't follow through with this.
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