🚀 go-pugleaf

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Many thanks to the many dozens of listmembers who responded to my
request for advice. I never would have expected such a tremendous
response and I am truly touched. I know now that many can understand
what an emotional time this has been for me--- all the months of
searching for information, all the studying, all the doctors
appointments, all the frustration of trying to get someone to listen and
then take my concerns seriously.  Its been so tough to know I may be
getting closer to figuring out what may be wrong with me and how to
improve the quality of my life, my health, my strength, and peace of
mind, and yet, every time I feel like I may be turning a corner,

poof!
another roadblock.  Even so, I AM hanging in there and I figure
if Ive gotten this far, I can put up with pretty much anything for the
next three weeks (when my biopsy is scheduled).  At this point, I
wouldnt consider foregoing the biopsy, because if the test comes back
negative while feeling this bad, it may never read positive.

Over the next few weeks I will try to reply individually to each of
those who responded to my post who had specific questions or comments.
If you dont hear from me right away, you will


Some people wanted to know why it was so important for me to obtain a
professional/official diagnosis.  I guess everyone has their own set of
personal reasons, but for me, these are among them:

1. To convince MYSELF.  Even though I feel terrible a lot of the time,
Ive never really considered myself a sick person.  Deep down, I feel
that if I self-diagnose, I will always be second guessing myself