Worrying--definitely a Xanex Day

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Denali
Denali Member Posts: 347
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I've been having aching legs at night and sciatica so my PCP ordered physical therapy and took me off my cholesterol med (statins cause bone aches) both helped.  Oncologist ordered a bone scan, which was clear, but showed lots of arthritis. 

 But then a couple mos ago my rt leg became weak so that I can't go up stairs without pulling myself up with a railing.  My PCP ordered more PT, but in the meantime I had my regular oncologist appt.  She said if it didn't improve or got worse, call her and she'd order a spinal MRI. Also, a sore spot on my ribs under my armpit, which she initially thought was muscle strain.   I've noticed the leg now aches when I walk making me limp a bit.  To add to my stress the rib soreness hasn't lessened over the last week.

So I called the oncologist and I have a spinal MRI and a chest x-ray next Tues.  Was telling a friend who happened to call and I burst out crying.  I couldn't even call to make the MRI appt because I was crying.  My son had to call for me.  I feel like such a wimp. 

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  • bookgirl
    bookgirl Member Posts: 128
    edited February 2012

    I understand! My anxiety it WAAAAY up there too. I have slightly elevated TMs and now some rib discomfort, of course my mind ties them together. I see my Onc on Tues so I have been revisiting the ativan. Thinking about you, good luck and I hope you come out with a big B9.

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  • Angelfalls
    Angelfalls Member Posts: 849
    edited February 2012

    Fingers and everything else crossed for B9 results for both of you. Sending strength, positive energy and big hugs while you wait, Angelfalls xx

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  • mimi791
    mimi791 Member Posts: 92
    edited February 2012

    Right there with you Denali:

    I had a bone scan last wednesday that showed "something" on 2 ribs, not sure what, broke them years ago.....and now I am waiting for the results from a contrast CT yesterday...I am eyeing the dogs' xanax just in case I need it.....Part of me is soooooo freaked out and the other part is resigned and one little teeny part is still hopeful.  I HATE this bleeping disease.

    Mimi

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited February 2012

    I am so sorry for you guys. I feel like every ache and pain is related to the bc. My oncologist told me if I continued to have pain anywhere for a length of time to call her and come and see her. I hate this bleeping disease too mimi. I know all of us feel it has changed our lives...because it has. Once you are branded with the C word all bets are off. Not that I am not optimistic because I am but more anxiety and stress I dont need. Good luck to all of you....diane

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  • Denali
    Denali Member Posts: 347
    edited February 2012

    Got the MRI results and it's not good news.  I was fearing bone mets, but it's not.  I have spinal stenosis causing the leg pain.

    However, theyalso found an 8.5 cm mass on my left kidney!  I'm totally blown away.  Urologist ordered cat scans of abdomin and he says lymphs, liver and chest are all clear.  My left kidney has to be removed.  No chemo or radiation for kidney cancer.  My oncologist thinks that it's a primary not mets from BC.  I'm worried sick, not about the upcoming surgery or losing a kidney, but the fact they found more cancer.  

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  • Racy
    Racy Member Posts: 2,651
    edited February 2012

    Hi Denali, that news must be a huge shock. It is good that it appears not to have spread. Hopefully the prognosis is good.

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  • bcisnofun
    bcisnofun Member Posts: 488
    edited February 2012

    Hi Denali - I'm so sorry you're going through this.  Seems like one cancer should be enough for any of us.  could it be benign?  I don't know anything about kidney cancer.  Thinking about you...

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