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gypsybird87 (original poster member #39193) posted at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Hi all,
Please send me any good healing vibes you have to spare today. I'm going to the doctor for a sore throat that has been lingering for nearly two months now. It was wasn't viral, it wasn't strep, antibiotics didn't help, and now I am really, really scared. What if its cancer? My uncle is just recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer and is fighting a battle to stay alive.
I have no insurance, no family nearby, and obviously, no spouse. I'm feeling very scared and alone today.
Me: Enjoying life
Him: Someone else's problem
Follow your heart, but take your brain with you. ~ Alfred Adler
Letting go of the outcome is about the most empowering thing you can do for yourself. ~ LosferWords
abbycadabby ( member #27428) posted at 6:53 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
(((gypsybird)))
Healing mojo sent your way. I hope you feel better and get an explanation (preferably not cancer) soon!
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 7:16 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
mojo, MoJo, MOJO heading your way.
Sounds like a scary time for you, but it also sounds like it could be something as simple as reflux.
Deep breaths, and good MoJo your way.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
hardtimesinlife ( member #10468) posted at 7:20 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Big hugs and healing mojo sent.
Thinking of you.
Ddays 2004 & 2007
I cut my losses mid 2013
Feeling happier every day :)
zebra25 ( member #29431) posted at 7:27 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Lots of healing thoughts.
(HUGS)
"Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces."
D-day April 2010
Peaches2013 ( member #40852) posted at 7:28 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Sending good thoughts and healing mojo your way.
Me: BS
Him: WH ONS/short EA
Married 11 years
Together 15 years
2 children
tryingagain74 ( member #33698) posted at 7:31 PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Sending you tons of positive, healthy mojo. I'm waiting on biopsy results and am totally freaking out, so I get what you're going through. Hopefully, we'll both get good news.
(((gypsybird87)))
FBS; now happily liberated!
Two DS and One DD
It matters not how strait the gate,/How charged with punishments the scroll./I am the master of my fate:/I am the captain of my soul.--"Invictus," William Ernest Henley
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 12:41 AM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
(((gypsybird)))
Sending you healing mojo.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 1:30 AM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 2:13 PM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
lynnm1947 ( member #15300) posted at 2:32 PM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
thebighurt ( member #34722) posted at 2:34 PM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
I wasn't on here to see this yesterday. Sending mojo and healing thoughts to you and tryingagain. Waiting sucks.
Finding what life could have been....... Why didn't I see it?
simplydevastated ( member #25001) posted at 2:58 PM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
I'm sorry I missed this yesterday. Sending healing mojo and positive thoughts your way. Please post with an update when you can.
(((HUGS)))
Me - BS, 40 (I'm not old...I'm vintage)
Two Wonderful children - DS11, DD8
Getting my ducks in a row for divorce... finally (4+ D-Days too many - listed in profile.)
gypsybird87 (original poster member #39193) posted at 10:37 PM on Friday, November 15th, 2013
Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for all the healing wishes! I wish I had something definite to report, but I'm still waiting. The doctor said my lymph nodes, glands etc/whatever in the neck feel very swollen. I still have no fever and no other symptoms, though my energy level is definitely very low. She prescribed a different kind of antibiotic, and had blood drawn for testing. I was supposed to get both an email and a call today regarding the results. So far neither one has happened.
I'll post when I know more. Waiting SUCKS.
Me: Enjoying life
Him: Someone else's problem
Follow your heart, but take your brain with you. ~ Alfred Adler
Letting go of the outcome is about the most empowering thing you can do for yourself. ~ LosferWords
ThoughtIKnewYa ( member #18449) posted at 1:43 AM on Saturday, November 16th, 2013
gypsybird87 (original poster member #39193) posted at 4:54 PM on Saturday, November 16th, 2013
So I finally got my results and an email from the doctor. My mono and thyroid tests were normal. My CBC bloodwork was all normal except for lymphocytes, which were "slightly low but not enough to be concerning at this time."
She wants me to finish the current course of antibiotics and then reevaluate my symptoms and possibly redo the CBC.
This doesn't make me feel any better or more at ease. I'm still in pain, and there is still no answer. I wish something simple like mono had come back positive so at least I'd know what the hell is going on.
Please reassure me this is probably nothing....
Me: Enjoying life
Him: Someone else's problem
Follow your heart, but take your brain with you. ~ Alfred Adler
Letting go of the outcome is about the most empowering thing you can do for yourself. ~ LosferWords
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 5:25 PM on Saturday, November 16th, 2013
You have been on antibiotics long enough for it to kick most bugs. If you still have a sore throat still consider reflux. If you have a history of heartburn or GERD being sick and/or under stress can really make it quite worse.
If you reflux while you are sleeping it can cause the sore throat without the typical heartburn. Try these simple things for a few days to see if it helps.
1. Elevate the head of your bed or put a wedge under your pillows.
2. Get some over the counter prevacid or zegerid. Take it as soon a you buy it then start taking it every morning first thing before you eat or drink anything else. Wait 15 minutes before having your morning coffee.
3. Limit caffeine, chocolate an alcohol
This can make a huge difference in your symptoms. Of it does you have your answer if not then you have ruled out one more thing. Give it a good 7 days of trying though.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
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