SCARED SILLY

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Registered: 04-07-2003
SCARED SILLY
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Tue, 05-10-2005 - 9:11pm
Hi I am just having a really hard time right now.
I have had a repeated urinary track infection and was referred
to a urologist. I went today he did a pelvic exam and a urine test.
He said I need to have a CAT SCAN and a scope test. The CAT SCAN
is what I am so worried about! Hubby had a good idea saying I should
call and see if I will have to go completely in or if I will have my
head out since they are doing the lower body???? JEEEEEEEEEEE
I AM SCARED!! I hope to talk with some of you at CHAT tonight!
I am weak in the knees thinking of this test!
My friend is going to Boston and Friday they will give her tests to
see if they can find the main cancer that has spread to her liver!
Please pray for Nicky! Thank you, Judy
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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: eikooc742
Tue, 05-10-2005 - 11:27pm
Hi, Judy! Sending you lots of hugs. I know that medical tests can be so scary. For the CT scan you don't get in the tube. The tube is the MRI. I had the CT scan for my abdominal growth & it was very high on my abdomen. There was no feeling of claustrophobia as the head part is open. I didn't like drinking the barium stuff as I was laying down, but it had to be done. You know that you can count on us for support. I have been saying prayers for your friends & will continue. Please get well soon. I love you & miss hearing from you. My T&P's are with you. (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: eikooc742
Wed, 05-11-2005 - 12:36am
And Jan has set you free of your test anxiety!!!

Blessings, Suz   Posts in this Community   

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: eikooc742
Wed, 05-11-2005 - 12:27pm
THANKS SO MUCH!! YOU ARE THE BEST!! Judy
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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: eikooc742
Wed, 05-11-2005 - 1:21pm

Hi Judy,
I hope that you are a bit better today!
I had a CT scan in Feb. I had to sit in the waiting room for an hour drinking the dye stuff. It wasn't that bad. It was berry flavored and I pinched my nose as I did.

They brough me in and I layed on the table with my feet facing the machine. It was round but open. It WASN'T the tunnel type. The machine never went above my waist.

Yes I was scared and it was hard but I think that I worked myself up more then I should've. It was done in a few minutes.

Leading up to it was SO MUCH WORSE then the actualy test. It was quick and painless.

You WILL be OK and do GREAT! Just hang in there and lean on us for support!!!!

I am thinking about you!! P&PT
I will also say a prayer for your friend Nicky...
~Heather