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PolkaDotPurse
PolkaDotPurse Member Posts: 28
edited September 2020 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

Hi everyone -

99% of me knows I'm fine but the 1% that isn't sure brought me here. I've had lower back/nerve pain that's effecting my bladder and shooting nerve pain down my right arm for about 4 weeks. Had a bladder infection ruled out as that's what it feels like and have been seeing the chiropractor regularly. I do want to note that the nerve/bladder feeling has happened to me before years ago. But, I have also lost my appetite within the past few weeks which is not like me AT ALL. I attributed everything to sitting in a non-office seat while working from home and a touch of depression from all the crap going on in the world. It didn't occur to me that it could be something else until yesterday. I called my MO today and he wants to see me tomorrow. I'm just venting here as I don't want to alert my family unless there's something to alert them about. Everyone is so stressed with the virus, I don't want to add to it unnecessarily. Thanks for reading.


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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited July 2020

    PolkaDot - good luck tomorrow. Yes, I defnitely would not tell anyone else at this point until you know for sure.

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  • GiGiL
    GiGiL Member Posts: 928
    edited July 2020

    PolkaDot best wishes for tomorrow. Hopefully it will be nothing to worry about. We are here to talk and bounce ideas off. These have been tough times for sure. None of us is feeling quite normal.

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  • RedemptiveSufferer
    RedemptiveSufferer Member Posts: 242
    edited July 2020

    Hi, PDP! I noticed we have a near identical diagnosis, received the same year. I don’t have any sage advice but just wanted you to know I’ll be thinking of you and I hope you get a scan soon to help you determine what’s causing your pain and discomfort. I’ve had quite a bit of bone pain ever since my diagnosis, so I can understand your concern. Those “what if’s” like to hang around like a loyal dog.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited July 2020

    Hoping they figure out a benign cause. keep us posted

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  • PolkaDotPurse
    PolkaDotPurse Member Posts: 28
    edited July 2020

    Thank you all for the support. I really appreciate it. ♥️

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  • Rah2464
    Rah2464 Member Posts: 1,647
    edited July 2020

    Sending you hugs and hoping you simply have that same problem from before. I have had a couple of false alarms and the process is not fun at all, so stressful.

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  • PolkaDotPurse
    PolkaDotPurse Member Posts: 28
    edited July 2020

    Had my appointment and MO suspects symptoms are from a slipped disc vs a recurrence, but has ordered lab work and MRIs to be sure. I feel better after talking with him but that 1% will feel much better after I get the results back. Thanks again for your support.

    Hugs all around. ♥️


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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited July 2020

    PDP - continued good luck with the test results

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  • PolkaDotPurse
    PolkaDotPurse Member Posts: 28
    edited August 2020

    Update in case anyone does a search and this thread pops up (as I did when I was concerned). My brain and lumbar spine MRIs were clear of any malignancies and my lab work came back within normal limits. I do have a herniated disc that has likely been an issue for years but has been irritated, thus the nerve/bladder pain. I'll be pursuing PT to help.

    I'm glad I called my MO although a part of me felt like I was overreacting/wasting his time but I know that 1% of me that was worried would've continued to nag at me. Long story short - if something is bugging you, get checked out. It could be something, it could be nothing, but you won't know unless you're seen by your physician.

    Hugs 💕

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited August 2020

    PolkaDot - good news. Or rather - sorry for your pain but glad it's not cancer. Thanks for coming back & sharing your diagnosis. So many don't.

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  • TurboKitten88
    TurboKitten88 Member Posts: 60
    edited August 2020

    Im so happy its not cancer. but still sorry about the pain! i hope they can help you get that fixed up! Also thanks for coming back and updating! I know i dont "know" everyone on here but i always get sad and worry when a thread ends so suddenly. <3 Sending hugs

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited September 2020

    Great news! Hoping you get relief from the pain.

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