Here's what cheezed me off today

Rockym

I keep all hurtful people out of my life whenever possible. Doesn't matter if they are blood, long lost friend or effed up neighbor. I much prefer positive energy (other then getting some cheeze out now and then) :-)

M0mmyof3

Me too. I'm staying away from negativity as much as I can

mel147

I agree Rocky and Mommyof2 - best to keep the toxic people as far away as possible!!

M0mmyof3

Indeed!

 

mel147

Here's what is cheezing me off...I've been noticing my pinky and ring finger feel kind of tingly and numb. It's worse on my left hand, but I have it some on my right, too. It is off and on, but has been more regular recently. I have my 6 month appointment with the MO on the 29th and with the surgeon on Feb. 5th so I am going to ask about exercises to work out the muscles in my arms. I haven't done anything in a while since my range of motion has been good and I just figured I was done with having to do them. Hope this isn't long lasting and that it gets better!

Spookiesmom

Sounds more like cubital tunnel. Like carpal tunnel, affects ring and pinky. Is left your dominate hand?

After I broke my wrist and was healing, my hand would go numb. Orthos PA was convinced I had both. Wanted to do a nerve test involving many tiny sticks on my LE arm. NOT HAPPENING DUMMY!!! He'd need a bucket

mel147

HI, spookie - no, my left isn't my dominate hand, but I did start walking the dog on the leash recently and I walk her on the left side so I have had the leash around that hand first. I'm thinking that triggered it and then sitting at my computer all day on Tuesday at work didn't help either. I also had a really tight area under that arm after the surgery. It looked like the muscle was kind of twisted up. I was thinking it would be fine since over time it seemed to release. Did you have to do anything to make it go away? I've been so bad with arm exercises...I did them all the time right after surgery and for a while after to get that range of motion back, but then I thought I didn't need them anymore. Guess I was wrong!!

Spookiesmom

No I haven't done anything. Ortho says takes 6 months to fully heal. IF it's still bothering me then, come back and "we'll figure something out". Hmmmpfff!!!!

Try putting dog on your left side, hold leash loosely with left hand, cross body with leash and hold with right hand. Classic heelposition.

armamp95

Mel, I am a left arm amputee, so when I walk my dog I clip her leash (with a caribiner) to a small purse which I carry over my shoulder. If she gets agitated or I need to control her more firmly, I just grab the leash with my right hand. The purse is also handy for a small supply of treats and of plastic bags. This has worked great for us.

mel147

Thanks for the dog walking tips spookie and armamp! It was cold and rainy here today and is supposed to be rainy tomorrow, too, but I will be trying them out when it is sunny again!

Spookiesmom

Have you ever done a basic obedience class with pooch? PetsMart, Petco, shelters, community may have them. The pulling concerns me if it's hurting your arm. May want to think about that too.

Lulu22

A major winter storm dumping 2 feet of snow on my area the day I'm supposed to get my stitches out, meet with my MO to learn if I need chemo, and meet with the gyn. specialist to hear her opinion as to whether this was a new cancer or a metastasis of a gynecologic cancer? Thanks, mother nature.

Wren44

Lulu, That would cheeze anyone! Do you have any idea when you'll be able to reschedule? Waiting is the pits, and having to wait even longer is worse. Good luck for good results when you finally get them.

Lulu22

Thanks Wren. The storm is actually a 2-day event and my appointment is supposed to be on day 2 so I'm hoping I can delay and make it in later that day. It will all depend on how soon the streets will be clear

Spookiesmom

My MOs office was right on the Intercoastal for the Gulf of Mexico. I started chemo at the height of hurricane season. I actually asked him what I should do if a storm washed his office away. Thankfully, I didn't have to find out.

Hate hate hate snow

mel147

Hi, Spookie - haven't been on for a few days due to a stomach virus. I'm glad to get back on now that I am feeling better! We are actually doing 5 sessions with a trainer that we met with back in the end of April before all my cancer stuff interrupted the dog training. We met with her a little over a week ago and have been working on some of the things she suggested we try and she is coming back on the 2nd. I'm happy to report that since I haven't been doing much due to the virus, the tingling in my fingers is gone. I'm hopeful that the training will help! We are already seeing some improvement...have a long way to go, but it is a good start!

Spookiesmom

Great, glad to hear some improvement. Stomach bugs are nasty, glad that's gone, now you can do the important doggy stuff

M0mmyof3

the "blizzard" turned out to be a bust!

 

Lulu22

Not in MA. We got 2 feet. Both of my daughters will be home again today

M0mmyof3

Went to re-schedule my appt. with MO and I have tried twice and all it does is rings. Going to try one more time today and then if I don't get any response, I'll call them on Monday. Cancelled the original appt. because after having surgery yesterday, didn't think I was going to feel up to going to that appointment.

ndgrrl

Here is what cheesed me off - I went to my GP Tues for an ear infection and thought I would mention the pain in my side and said I felt I was ovulating but had been told by my MO that I shouldn't be because of being on Tomoxifen.  My gp pushed on my tummy I cringed in pain and he said I do not like this at all and sent me right away for a CT scan.

I got the results back on Thur- I have big ovarian cysts-- 7cm x5cm x 5 cm on both sides - No wonder I been hurting. Ultra sound on Monday and then referral to a OBGYN in the town 2 hours one way where the specialists are.

I am soooo pissed as I had mentioned it to MO months and months ago if not a year ago and he basically told me I was just thinking of my ovaries so that is why it was in my head and then he described what ovulation felt like. UMMM HELLO!!! How long has he ovulated?  Jerk jerk jerk - He totally ignored me, and told me I was basically crazy so I almost didn't mention it to my GP as the pain this month is worse but I have been getting used to it as I was told it could not be happening. GRRRRRRR... Good think that MO is back in Columbia or I would give him a nice talking to. I am so angry, I do not know if these are cancer or not so waiting alllll these months was NOT GOOD!!

I am so happy to have a GP who takes things seriously and believes I know my own body. He told me he thought the pain was to far up for the ovaries but then said you never know, which is correct as it is my ovaries but way big.. UFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

 

Rockym

ndrgrrl, that is way effed up. Ovulation is usually a quick pinch, but not ongoing. Cysts hurt like heck! I had one on a fallopian tube when I was 12 and I can still remember being doubled over in pain. Hope you get things taken care of quickly and without any pain.

Wren44

NDgirl, Maybe you can send a photo of those cysts to the MO. I think the first thing they should teach in med school is to listen to the patient. I've been waiting for the right occasion to post this:

ndgrrl

LOL Wren,  I need a baseball bat and a few friends on a plane to Columbia..

Lucy55

Wren.. I love it.. Very appropriate.!!

mel147

mommy - hope you are recovering well after your surgery and that you finally got through to the drs to reschedule your appt

ndgrrl - so sorry to hear about the cysts and that your MO didn't listen to you. Glad you told your gp and he took you seriously. Good luck with all the tests and I hope everything is taken care of for you soon so you can get feeling better!

wren - my daughter and I loved that post....laughed and laughed and I forwarded it to my best friend, who I KNOW will love it too!

M0mmyof3

Recovering nicely. Down to not having to take any pain meds as of yesterday. MO's office finally called me back to re-schedule.

mel147

mommy - glad the recovery is going well and the MO called you back!

M0mmyof3

Had to take a pain pill today and I didn't do anything that made it hurt!

 

Anonymous

Hi, Cheezers. Just a quick check-in. Still dealing with my ailing mother. Not spending a lot of time at home lately and she doesn't have internet. Just wanted you to know I think about you all the time. Be well!