So today I had to go in for some lab work. Dr. R. on Thursday said that the tests required a good amount of blood. She however forgot to mention that the tests required A LOT of blood!!!!!!!! The poor tech lady had the hardest time finding my vein. She tried the right arm and failed miserably. So then she finally hit the correct spot on the left arm and proceeded to take about 14 vials of blood!!!!!!! Wow that was a lot of blood. I was glad I ate a good size lunch.
Also, I actually got to see Dr. R today after the lab work. It was unexpected, but nice that I could get in right then. So Dr. R took me back to the treatment room. She asked me questions about how I felt after last weeks treatment. I told her I felt pretty darn good, no back pain at all; which was a very nice surprise for me =) She then asked if I had any cramps after the last treatment. I sadly had to tell her no I didn't. So she had me lay face down on the table like last week and placed the needles like she did before. This time however she added some of those little electric stimulation clamps to a few of the needles. This was to help stimulate the energy movement through the needles. Let me tell you with in a few minuets of those things being on, I started to feel cramps. Not normal or painful cramps, but just enough so I could tell they were there. I just about cried with joy. So I relaxed and listened to music while these needles and electricity did their magic!!!! After 30 mins or so Dr R came in and I told her about the cramps and she said that sometimes a little stimulation can help and to expect my period soon! If that really does happen I will sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" to strangers! My expectations are low. . .I doubt I'll start, but you just never know. . . My next appt. is next Monday at 2:30pm!!!
yeah!!!!
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