Wow, it's been a while. This last month has just completely flown by. I've been really busy with my new job, getting pantomime rehearsals started (I got the part I wanted!) and just generally trying to keep on top of housework etc., not to mention trying to get started on wedding planning.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the new job and after a discussion with one of the consultants the other day I'm beginning to think I may have all the answers about what's wrong with me! When I was about 15 I was sent to see a Clinical Geneticist who mentioned that she suspected a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos (Type 3) Syndrome which is characterised by hypermobility, fragile skin, easy bruising, pain, neuropathy (which is what's going on with my pins and needles feeling in my hands) and, among other things, an insensitivity to local anaesthetics. This could explain a lot! I have all of these symptoms and if this is the problem then it's more easy to diagnose and, although again not curable, there's a lot more known about it so management should be easier. Going to get myself booked into the doctors next week and hopefully get some answers - seriously can't believe it never got mentioned again after the Clinical Geneticist told me to look into it. Just happens to be fortunate that I'm now working in a medical environment!
I know I did mention this in a previous post but I've always been kind of vague about the symptoms. The more I hear about it, the more I realise that this is actually the answer to all my problems!
