Most people already know this, but I've been having problems with my stomach recently. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed (without any testing) with acid-reflux, because it runs in my family and seemed to be very much the cause of my symptoms. He prescribed some medication, and viola.

However, I've continued to be sick. In fact, since I started taking the medication I have had 5 episodes--which are agonizing and often leave me with about 2 hours of sleep. Also, a new symptom appeared - one not usually associated with A/R, vomitting.

So I'm getting an ultrasound tomorrow morning because I could possibly have gall stones... and if I do I may need to have my gall bladder removed... ;-;

Wish me luck plz?

EDIT: Big fat empty update.

I had the ultrasound yesterday morning, but the tech was just.. a tech, so she was unable to tell me if there were any problems. I'm still feeling just... unwell.

Of course my parents were all, "let's go out for dinner!" so we did, and the doctor's office called WHILE WE WERE GONE. So apparently there are some sort of results... but, they were already closed when I called back so I have to wait until monday now. Talk about sucky.

If the ultrasound did not show anything, the next step is to have an endoscopic procedure. Stick a camera down my throat and examine my stomach for erosions/ulcers and general signs of reflux. If that test comes up okay (which I'm pretty sure my stomach is okay...) then the NEXT test is a gall bladder function test. Joy. God, I'm really hoping something was on the ultrasound.

ALSO. My car started making AWFUL noises... and I had to have the (not even two year old) brakes in the front replaced. There goes ANOTHER $120! I have no idea what these diagnostics and surgery (if needed) is going to cost me because my insurance is so shitty. Plus, no prescription coverage (joy.) So if it is srsly bad acid reflux (which we're pretty sure it is NOT) and I need to be on nexium or something, ohbabi $100+ a month!!

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And unrelated to my health, yay for furcadia.. lol

I'm selling a couple of my unused ports. xD

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