2010 in Review (Medically at least)

I saw someone else's blog where they broke down the appointments and tests that they had done last year.  I got the calendar out and decided to go through it.  Here are my dates:

January 28th - Internist Visit - Starting on the journey to figure out the sweating issues
February 5th - Full Pulmonary Function Test (Results showed normal values)
February 12th - Part One of full blood work done (Results showed normal values)
February 14th - First 24 hour Urine Collection (Results showed normal values)
February 15th - Second 24 hour Urine Collection (Results showed normal values)
February 16th - Part Two of full blood work done (Results showed normal values)
February 18th - Rheumatologist visit - Cortisone Injection Done
February 26th - Internist visit - Reviewed current tests, more tests scheduled
March 8th - Bone Scan done (Results showed changes in wrists and shoulder)
March 15th - 24 hour Holter Monitor Done (Results showed minor issues, not associated with sweats)
March 16th - Family Doctor Visit - Antibiotics perscribed
March 29th - MRI of right shoulder done
April 9th - Rheumatologist visit - Review of MRI, referal to Orthopedic Surgeon
June 2nd - Bloodwork done for Cardiologist appointment
June 16th - Cardiologist visit (reduce beta blockers, very upset by treatment, orders more bloodwork)
July 2nd - Rheumatologist visit (talk about conference, get meds ready for summer)
July 15th - 18th - EDNF Conference in Baltimore
Jully 16th - Consult with another Internist - Autonomic Dysfunction confirmed, meds suggested
August 5th - Rheumatologist Visit - Talk about Conference, orders DEXA, perrscribes nerve pain med
August 12th - Orthopedic Surgeon Visit - Decides it's a neck problem, not shoulder
August 24th - Internist Visit - Agrees with info from Conference, agrees to be cardio, orders MRI
September 2nd - DEXA Scan (Results show Osteoporosis)
September 7th - Optomitrist Visit - Persscription glasses changed, slight pressure elevation
September 14th - Family Doctor Visit - Confirms Osteoporosis, orders med for Dysautonomia
September 16th - Rheumatologist Visist - Medication renewal
September 19th - Head and Neck MRI
September 21st - Spine and Neck X-rays
September 26th - First dose of osteopososis medication
October 21st - Emergency Visit to Rheumatologist - Bad wrist dislocation, possible fracture
October 21st - XRays of Left Wrist (Results show no fracture)
November 9th - Neurologist Visit - Autonomic Issues Confirmed, Herniation not surgical, med suggested
December 2nd - Rheumatologist Visit - Pain meds changed, Ring Splints Rxed, Suggested Study Participant
December 16th - Family Doctor Visit - Perscribed antibiotics (lung, ear, throat, sinus infection)

18 Doctor Appointments
13 Different Tests Done

I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis, Autonomic Dysfunction, POTS, Bursitis in my Right Shoulder, Tendonitis in my Right Shoulder, and Nerve pain in my Right Shoulder.

I was started on three new medications for the Osteoporosis, Autonomic Issues and Nerve Pain.  I also had medication levels altered on the heart medication and had my pain medications rotated.