I've still been sick since the last time I checked in; and, still unable to work...my psychiatrist has been great about doing anything he can on his end to figure out what is going on, but it seems my psych meds are not the problem. Because of this, I am restarting lithium tonight; fingers crossed getting this back in my system goes well! I kind of need it to because I am experiencing mixed symptoms since stopping it to see if lithium was causing any of my symptoms. I wish I would have asked him is I could start taking seroquel again for sleep as needed because the anxiety of everything is messing with my ability to fall asleep. I see him again in two weeks so, if it's still an issue, I can always ask then. Or, call if needed.

Today, I finally saw a doctor willing to take serious action to get me better. He prescribed a steroid and antibiotic to start with an antiviral being the next step. He also ordered some tests, referred me to a GI, and was brain storming imagery tests that might be needed if none of the meds help and my next set of tests also come back fine. He spent 30 minutes with me which is completely unheard of these days! Because I have signs of hypomania kicking in, I'm a little worried about how the energy steroids can cause might impact my mood but, since I have crippling fatigue, hopefully it will just let me function better. And, my pdoc has made it very clear to not hesitate to call, even after hours, if I think I need his help. I continue to be so grateful for him!