Surgery, meds, insurance

Well, I've had my thyroid removed. Hyperthyroidism was jacking up the level of anxiety I was continually experiencing. Surgeon recommended removal due to multiple issues going on within thyroid that would require constant tests and biopsies down the line. There was concern that cancer was lurking, so we just took it out. Now its a matter of doing monthly or quarterly bloodwork and tweaking thyroid replacement medication dosage to maintain optimal functioning. Its nice now to not always have the shakes.

My primary care physician walked me through some meds we could try to help with any residual anxiety, depression, and mood fluxuation that I have. I've been on anti-depressants for short periods of time a few times in my adult life. I'm not a fan of pharmacological intervention, think its more harmful than useful, but since I need to function well enough to work again in a hostile environment, am going to try. So I'm on depakote. Mood stabilizer. (Sleep inducer, headache producer, dizziness maker.) I can feel some difference in my head, not feeling as much brain buzz. While it is an anti-seizure medication, it does not stop pseudo-seizures, so far.

One step ahead, three steps back....Just when I got my psychologist approved with my insurance plan, my employer switched insurance plans. Now I have to scramble to get him approved all over again. Note to self: keep a T "on retainer" in the good years "just in case!" Have to pay out of pocket full price - ouch!

I am still on unpaid leave. Waiting for the verdict on whether short term disability will accept PTSD flare-up as a coverable condition or if it'll be denied as "pre-existing."

Stay tuned for the next episode of .....