These past few weeks have been a weird revelation. I did find a new doctor, she's great. My first office visit resulted in her ordering a slew of tests to be completed before my next appointment. A DEXA scan, a Mammogram, CT of the head, X-rays of my entire back, and lab work. It was good to catch up with my body, but it had a lot to tell me.
The back pain that I've had for 6 years after a fall on my niece's driveway? I had at least one x-ray of my lower back in 2020 that didn't show anything. They should have x-rayed my entire back. I have a thoracic compression fracture. Explains a lot. Standing for more than a few minutes still hurts. Bending, trying to clean house, running the vacuum none of those things can be done without me stopping and sitting frequently.
My mammo needs further testing. They found something in my left breast and need follow up. I'm not going to freak out over it until I know more.
My cold left foot? I have an angiogram scheduled for November 28. Since my last post it's moved on to all my toes being numb. The pain is mostly controlled by gabapentin. It's pretty uncomfortable, but just like my back I've learned to live with it. I'll be a happy camper to get blood flow back.
So yes, I continue to disintegrate. I'm getting a bit fed up with it. Sometimes makes me wish I hadn't given up alcohol. But I won't start again. I don't think that I was an alcoholic. Drank only at home, never ever drove, and when I did stop I didn't miss it. It was the loss of balance that made me stop. I sure as chit don't need a broken hip. I've been wondering about gummies. Just something that would relax me. My luck 🤞 I'd probably lose balance with that too.
Enough for today. I hope to post good news next time.
Happy Birthday to me,
K
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