More Tests Ugh

pupfoster1

Hi everyone,



I met with my new BS yesterday, and seeing I've been having pain in the right axillary, as well as pain in swelling in the upper right abdominal area she is sending me for a new axillary ultrasound and an abdominal CT.



I am trying so hard not to make myself sick over this but that old anxiety and fear is definitely there. I sure could use everyone's good vibes and prayers for tomorrow. Sorry to be a downer, you all have been here for me through thick and thin, and I know you truly get it.



I'll keep you posted.



Love you all,

Sharon

Moderators

Sharon, we're sending all the positive vibes we can muster!! Please let us know how it goes.

(((Hugs))) The Mods

pupfoster1

Thanks Mods.

Sharon

MmeJ

Hi, pupfoster1.  I am new to posting here, but have been lurking for a long time.

I'm sorry that you're having problems - the pain, the fears.  Trying to find something to write that might offer a bit of comfort ... at least ultrasounds and CT scans hurt less than some of the other tests we have.

Do you have someone to go with you?  If you haven't been eating much because of the stress, maybe you can go out and get a decent meal afterwards.

Hoping for the best for you.

Elizabeth1959

I am also sending good vibes I am sorry you are going thru this. I know the anxiety is almost unbeatable. Let us know the results

TectonicShift

Sending good karma in the general direction of Maryland!  I think you'll be okay!

cmdczc

Sharon,

To reiterate all the positive thoughts and prayers being sent your way.   Just another bump in the road we are all on together.  Wishing you calmness and peace tonight.

Cindy (stage IIIa) 

hopefour

Sorry for all the fear and worry!! But, we're all here for you and I am personally praying all is well!! If or when I need tests for the "what ifs"...I am taking my Ipad with me so you all can come and "hold" my hand. Keep us posted cause we're your sisters and we completely understand!!

Kathleen26

It's amazing, isn't it, how fast all that fear and dread come rushing back, even after you feel as though things are back under control.   I think it's a form of PTSD, and until you know more, just remember it's just the fear talking to you.  

I'll be thinking about you and wishing you well.

SpunkyGirl

Thinking of you and praying for good news....

wintersocks

pupfoster1

I have had all manner of aches/pains/ in the last 6 months. I swear I thought it must be mets. I had a bone scan and an MRI. Clear.

Although I do have a large ovarian cyst. To be removed.

Don't need to have to do another op, but is ok

Hang on and try not to assume the worse

We are all thinking of you.  

pupfoster1

Thanks girls for your support and advice. I'll let you all know what's up.



Sharon

kathleen1966

Well this just sucks! I am hoping that this is a lymphedema issue or an infection of sorts, all possible. I hate that you are having to suffer through worry...and I hope your weekend is stress free!

pupfoster1

In the waiting room. Will post later. Thanks again for being here.



Sharon

jennyboog

Thinking of you and hoping all is well. Sending the good stuff and hugs

hopefour

Been thinking of you and "holding" your hand from here...hope all is well! Please, let us know!!

pupfoster1

Thanks girls,

No word yet from the doc. The radiologist said the doc would get the results today and that I should hear from her sometime today.  Nothing at this point, so I don't know if I'll hear anything till Tuesday. 

I'll be sure to post once I hear back.

Sharon

pupfoster1

Just got the call from the doc.  GOOD NEWS!  No sign of cancer in any organ in the abdomen!!! She did say, however, my uterus was enlarged and it could be a sign of fibroids.  Weird though as the pain is upper right not lower right, so I don't know if that jives. There is an actual swollen, puffy area there.  So freakin weird, not to mention painful! She suggested my GYN take a look at that area.   I am scheduled for a colonoscopy soon (although she said they checked the colon and it was clear) so perhaps they can figure out what the heck this is!  SOOO frustrating!

As I said to a coworker earlier, it's so frustrating not being able to just shrug off these things that could normally be chalked up to normal aging.  The fear comes back so easily! 

THANK YOU ALL for always being here for me.  Through thick and thin!  I'll keep you posted as to what the outcome of all this is.

Love,

Sharon

kathleen1966

Yay!!! Not cancer, whatever it is, it is NOT cancer, what joyous words for you to hear!!!! Soo happy for you're good news!!!!!

Elizabeth1959

I am so happy for you. I'm glad you got the answer today and did not have to wait till tues for an answer. That is wonderful news

wintersocks

Sharon,

So very pleased for you.

WSx

MmeJ

Here's to good news, and not having to wait over the long (in the US) weekend to hear it! Oh, such a relief.



Can we ever know what the normal signs of aging are? Our gauges have been reset by BC.



I hope you will have an ultrasound to look at your uterine fibroids before they start poking around on the other side. :-) I know you're not feeling good, but I bet you're feeling better.

hopefour

Oh Sharon....so so so thankful!!! Sorry for the continued pain...hoping you get to all figured out!!

SharonMH

Hi Pupfoster1, So happy for the good news. SharonMH

katyand4

Yeah for the good news now you enjoy the nice long holiday weekend.  

gillyone

Love to hear good news. Enjoy the weekend.

maryannecb

Great!

TectonicShift

YES! WONDERFUL!!!! SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!

antonia1

Glad the scan came back clear. Yes, it is amazing how easily the fear comes back to us with any pain or ache.



Hope they figure out what is causing the pain it it turns out to be something simple and easy to treat.

karen1956

Yeah!!!! not cancer!!!!

lkc

Hi Sharon, Great news so happy.I Have seen this kind of Pain on the "other sid"e w/ Gyn Issues , it's called rebound pain. weird, but not uncommon.