Losing Stride

After Dr. B, Dr. A referred me to another neurologist, Dr. C. It took some time to get an appointment, so until I saw Dr. C, I went to other specialists to see if my headaches were caused by something other than my head. I saw a cardiologist, audiologist, and various other "ologists." According to all of their tests, I was a normal, healthy teen girl. Most attributed the headaches to hormones or said it would be a temporary grievance. Finally, it came time to see Dr. C. We had to drive two hours there and back for the appointment, but it was worth it.
Dr. C walked into the room ready to listen to my history, the tests that have been done, what kind of pain I had, when it started, etc. After about 45 minutes of listening, I finished my storytelling and Dr. C looked at her notes, thought for a minute, then looked at me. She told me that she had a plan for a course of treatment. She said the first step was diagnosing the problem, so she thought I should get a lumbar puncture. I will tell you all about that tomorrow, because I would like to stop and thank Dr. C. She was the first doctor to seem to genuinely care about my well being and was ready to treat me to the best of her abilities.
For anybody going through a similar experience, and has not found a doctor who is more than just a degree, be patient. It took me 5 months to find the right doctor. I'm still not cured and I have moved on to another doctor, but Dr. C is the reason I got through the beginning stages of chronic pain. For some people, being healthy is just a part of their lives. For others, healthy seems nearly impossible. But do not lose hope. God has a plan for you. It probably will not be what you expected or what you initially want, but in the end it will be perfect for you. Place your trust in God and you will go far.
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."  Romans 12:12
Love always,
Sierra