Since I Said I'd Keep Everyone "Posted"...

Tonight I am wishing that "Private Practice" wasn't just a tv show; that these types of "practices" really existed. I want to show up (without an appointment even!) and have their collective medical minds figure out what the hell is wrong with me (although I certainly could do without all the slutty behavior). Tonight I received the following email from my endocrinologist: Allison, the Octreotide scan was also read as completely normal. I would not say these tests completely rule out carcinoid but they certainly rule out a large burden of carcinoid or any other type of neuroendocrine tumor. I'm not sure what to tell you at this point. I certainly am curious about the previous testing results however I have no definitive treatment to offer you at this point. It still may be reasonable to meet with Dr. Goldklang to get his opinion. Otherwise, observing and retesting would be my recommendation. Symptomatic treatment could also be considered. Um...Yea? While I am extremely happy that my tests do not show a "large burden of carcinoid"....WHAT THE HECK? I am so extremely frustrated Tomorrow...or should I say today since it's 1:00 am and I ain't sleeping...I have an appointment to see Dr. Goldklang-a gastroenterologist. Hopefully he will have some answers or some new insight. I feel a bit like I am being passed from one doctor to the next--being poked, prodded, asked to collect my urine (yuck!), injected with radioactive substances, scanned repeatedly, and then sent along my not-so-merry way. Meanwhile, I am extremely tired all the time, have a rapidly increasing neck and chubby face (see pic below), have serious* uh-hum* bathroom issues (I know...WAY too much info), flushing and sweating, along with high blood pressure (which is now actually too low with medication) and tachycardia. HELP!