Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it. I will definitely talk to my dr about my meds. Yes, I do therapy as well and see an RD for an eating disorder. I actually have not been on meds the whole time...
Hi everyone...haven't posted in awhile...I have an appt for a right diagnostic mammo and an appt w/ my breast surgeon immediately after, in early April. In my previous posts I was torn about what to...
Hi everyone...I typically post on occasion on another board, but have a question for this one. Without getting into a long novel here are some basics...I'm 35 and have struggled with depression since...
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTA!!!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Great news!! I am happy for you!! Take care!! Jen...
MK, I am praying for you! Good luck! Jen...
Hi Laurel, I was diagnosed with "Mastodynia" in December. Basically it is breast pain/tenderness that can worsen w/ hormones, fatty diet, stress, etc....the breast specialist I saw recommended...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif Thank you very much!! I really appreciate it!! I do feel a bit better now. Jazzy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
Hi everyone.....I posted last month about waiting until April for my next diagnostic mammo and possible ultrasound/biopsy, depending on what the mammo shows/doesn't show. But now I am...
Ha, I did chuckle!! Thanks!! Jen...
Hi again....don't mean to be pesty....my FIL looked the same on Christmas. When he tried to pick up my daughter he nearly dropped her. Anyway, I know everyone has been busy with the holidays, but if...
Hi....I am hoping someone may have some suggestions for me. My FIL is 66, and was diagnosed with Tendonitis about 2 1/2 yrs ago by is PCP. Well, he was taking the meds and it wasn't helping the...
Hi everyone, I hope all are enjoying the holiday season! Long story short, the specialist cannot say for sure either that the lump is a lymph node, however, it has all the characteristics of one. She...
Bernadette, I am so sorry to hear about all of this! I have not had my gallbladder out, but my sister did years ago. They even asked her if she wanted to keep some stones (um, she declined). She does...
Hi....I do not know a whole lot about drainage either, but like your dr said, it is not normal. I am glad to hear your dr is on top of things, sending you for more tests. Hopefully the mammo will...
Hi there.....I would definitely look into having it removed. My personal opinion is that when anything is growing, it needs to be removed. I understand your concerns about breast feeding, but as...
Hi MK, it is true a lot of meds can cause a low red blood cell count. The doctors may be looking for bone marrow failure/disease (don't want to freak you out), because that is what makes the cells....
Hi, I can't help you with your post, sorry /community/emoticons/sad.gif but I thought I would move it up, maybe someone else can help. Take care, Jen...
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you! Good luck!! Jen...
Hi again....yes, it could be sensitive skin, especially since you've had eczema, and you've noticed it on other areas of your body. Like I mentioned, if you are concerned, please get it checked out....
Hi Jaslyn, glad you came here to ask questions. You may want to start a new thread, though, as many members may not check out your post since it is attached to an older one. Starting a new one will...
Hi...........I am sorry you are freaking out!! I know the feeling!!! It sounds like the Ortho is on top of his game, getting you in for more tests. It doesn't mean it's cancer, but it definitely...
Hi all...........the specialist I have an appt w/ in a few weeks doesn't want to order any other tests until she examines me and we go over everything, etc. Believe it or not, I finally feel o.k. w/...
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif CONGRATULATIONS!! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif Jen...
Carol, I am so sorry you are not feeling well today. You are very courageous, and I am sending prayers your way! Take care, Jen...
Don't mean to be annoying everyone, but just wondering if anyone has input on this........if not that's fine....just thought I'd bring it to the top and try again. I didn't call last week, as with...
Sue, I hope everything goes well on Tuesday. I am wishing you the best and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jen /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
GAIL.........hopefully you will see this.....thanks for posting about your 6mm lump.....mine is 6mm also!!!!!!!!! And yes, they want to wait and see, which I am trying to avoid doing!!!! Thank you,...
Please try not to worry (I should take my own advice!) but yes, I would get it checked out. Any changes in the breast should be looked at by your dr. I would suggest starting w/ your gyn, unless...
Sue, glad I could help. Let us know how evertything goes tomorrow. Also, I see you're hypothyroid. I am as well, I had 1/2 my thyroid removed last year. I had a big 4cm tumor, along w/ Hashimotos. I...
Hi there...........I am going through pretty much the exact same thing!!!!!! My lump is not palpable as it is 6mm. I went for an ultrasound last week, and guess what???? The radiologist couldn't find...
Oh Ellen, you had me cracking up regarding my kidney bean!!! Thanks for the help, and the funnies!!! Take care!! Jen /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
HI..........thanks for the update, glad you are doing o.k......I just hope you are truly comfortable waiting the 6 months. We are hear for you no matter what! /community/emoticons/smile.gif I did a...
Hi everyone............so, I had my u/s earlier this week. The radiologist couldn't pick up the 6mm lump but found a 3mm one that he was chasing around, then lost. He said it was probably a lymph...
MK, good grief!!!! I felt so sad reading that. I certainly hope tonight brings better news. You have always answered my posts and given me insight (thank you!) and now I will try to return my...
Good luck today Jo-Ann, I will be praying for you. Please take care. Jazzy1 Jen...
Hi there, I am so sorry to hear about everthing, you and your family are in my prayers. I wish I could say something profound also, but I do agree with checking with the hospital social worker. I am...
Hi Joeyx.............I am thinking about you this morning, if you are around today I am wondering how your appt went, if I'm not mistaken it's today. Please let us know, you and I have been in some...
Hi everyone, I called a specialist Monday and talked to the nurse for a long time on the phone. They had me fax my report over, and asked me a bunch of ?'s. She said the dr wants an ultrasound done,...
Hi....I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Everyone here is great and gives honest feedback. You will definitely find support here. Is there maybe a support group at your hospital?? Or maybe a...
Thanks MK...........I am hoping now with seeing a specialist I will get the quality of care I deserve, not just the brush off. I again appreciate everything from everyone, it has made me feel more...
Well, I went to see a surgeon yesterday. He said that my lump is definitely a lymph node because of the kidney bean shape and size of 6mm. He said it is not in my breast tissue. I asked why the...
I made an appt. with 2 surgeons for a 2nd opinion. I talked to the nurse again yesterday, and she said they have to refer me out if I want additional tests. She said it is standard protocol/procedure...
Hi Joeyx, Your posts have been a help to me, as I was told to wait 6 months as well, and tomorrow I am calling my dr to tell him I am not comfortable waiting. It is encouraging and inspiring when I...
Thanks again everyone. MK, I live in a suburb of Chicago, so I do have access to great healthcare...I just have to find it!! If anyone lives in the Chicago area, any info would be helpful. I think...
Thank you so much for your advice!! I had my report faxed over this morning, and I will share a condensed version, and again any feedback will be greatly appreciated!! "Along superior portion of...
Hello everyone, I am totally new here, just started poking around today! Anyway, I think I am in a similar situation as Joeyx. Any input, suggestions, etc would be most appreciated. I had my anual...