I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

IllinoisLady

IllinoisLady

IllinoisLady

Some things you have been able to count on for far too long:

pip57

gardengumby

I haven't been on for awhile, as I've been kinda blue - well, not really Blue - because Blue is so special...  but just down.  And just haven't felt like chatting or anything. 

Had my MO visit - which was uneventful

Then for some reason I was looking at my medical information (it's online) and realized that there was a report I hadn't read from the bone and joint clinic (the folks who want to do a joint replacement on my shoulder).  Anyway, I read this report that has been languishing in internet hell for a few months, and it said I have "generalized osteopenia".  Since no one in my family EVER has had osteoporosis, and my dexa scan that was done when I started letrozole showed REALLY good bones, I promptly called my MO and said I want a dexa scan done.  After getting the general run-around from the nurse (why do they do that anyway???)  I said:  "Apparently I'm not making myself clear.  I am on a medication that is known to cause bone loss.  The bone clinic said I have "generalized osteopenia" and my dexa scan of two years ago showed NO indication of osteopenia.  I want to have a dexa scan done."  They are supposed to call tomorrow with the date of the scan.  If they don't, you can bet that I'll be calling back on Friday.

In addition to that, I've realized that I've got some lymphedema going on.  My left arm is about 1/2 to 1 inch larger around than my right.  So I'm trying to find a lymphedema PT who is not too far from where I live.  And why is it that mosquitos ALWAYS bite me on the left arm???  There's a lot of other available body, but no.  Left arm.  Always.

Throw in some family problems and this #$%^&* medication and I've just been on a downhill slide.  My back/hip has been hurting so bad I can barely walk much of the time.  If I exercise, you can bet that the next day I'll barely be able to walk across the room.  I wish I could just move in with my acupuncturist.  About the only time I feel OK is for about 12 hours after I see her.

OK.  That's my complain litany for now.

Really enjoyed reading the last months' posts.  Are we still going to open a new thread?  One of the reasons I came back was 'cuz I wanted to make sure I found out what it was and wouldn't miss all of you.

bluedahlia

I hear you GG!  I wake up every morning and I feel broken.  I had forgotten about the new thread.  Will come back later and start it.

bluedahlia

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