Hi everyone, thought I would update you on my doctor visits - yep, more than one!
I decided to take matters into my own hands with my eyes since my next follow-up with an eye specialist isn't until February 25th and was told I would probably have to see an allergist also.
I went to the allergist who tested me for the normal allergins who informed me that I showed allergies to ragweed, dust mites and mold ONLY. Sensitivities are not picked up in this type of testing. He sent me on to a rhuematologist.
That appointment showed that I do not have the normal scientific autoimmune disorders. He also ordered x-rays of my hips and knees which showed ostio-artheritis. He also ordered a chest x-ray and various types of antibody bloodwork and will report to me by mail of the results.
He said that he felt my symptoms/problems were due to the colitis and that it might be that the diagnosis of allergy induced conjuctivitis, not responding to treatment may be accurate without other underlying factors. (sigh)
I guess I just keep on truckin' as the saying goes. No answers, just more aggrivation.
Oh, he also commented that I probably have IBS and colitis both. That was his only comment on the colitis.
Love,
Mars
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