At my annual physical last year, my doctor asked me to get some routine bloodwork done. As the date of this year’s physical approached, I figured I’d better finally get that done. So I did, and the results were great. My vitamin D, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels were all normal, and my Lyme test was negative.
TBH, I had expected that my blood sugar level would be high. I have been experiencing many of the symptoms of diabetes, and I have found that cutting carbs alleviates some of them. So, I was surprised when the doctor told me that I definitely did not have diabetes or prediabetes (my blood sugar level–fasting–was nowhere near the diabetic range,). In a way, I’m disappointed, because if I had diabetes then I’d have had a diagnosis and a condition that I could treat systematically. Obviously it’s good that I don’t have diabetes, though, because who would want such a terrible chronic disease?
But, my doctor wants me to get my brain scanned to see if I have a pituitary adenoma. Pituitary adenomas are relatively common tumors. They are benign, but they can cause a host of symptoms. I scheduled the MRI, but since I will have to pay for it out of pocket, I may cancel it if it’s going to cost too much. The MRI people will call me about a week before the appointment to tell me what the price will be. My appointment is for June 30th, so any day now that phones is going to ring…