OMG, the waiting is unbearable....

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Registered: 07-29-2003
OMG, the waiting is unbearable....
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Fri, 11-04-2005 - 1:09pm

I went to the ENT specialist and he ordered a CT scan to see what was going on in my inner ear/mastoid area. I went for the scan late yesterday afternoon and I haven't heard anything from the doctor yet! I am going crazy with worry. I called their office around noon, and they said they have not received anything from the hospital yet.

Anyone know anything about cat scan's? If they found something serious (im thinking cancer) would I have know something by now??

Thanks for listening

Cassia

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Fri, 11-04-2005 - 1:32pm

Cassia, I know the waiting can be unbearable. CT scans produce images right away. So there are one of two possibilities: 1. it is nothing serious, or 2. the doctor has been too busy to look at it and determine that everything is OK.


Try to occupy yourself with other stuff, maybe go on a walk, watch TV, or indulge in a hobbie or something? anything to keep your mind off things. Im sure everything will turn out well, but keep us updated!

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Fri, 11-04-2005 - 2:11pm

When I recently had my CT scan, the results came to my Dr. the next day. She didn't get a chance to call me until that evening but everything turned out fine. Some offices only call if the results are not good. So I would take no news as good news right now.

Alison

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 11-04-2005 - 5:28pm

(((Cassia))) I am sorry to hear about the wait & how it's effecting you. This is par for the course & I know it doesn't make it any easier. Try to keep yourself occupied. Let us know as soon as you can. We care. Sending P&PT's your way. Good luck!

 

 


 



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Mon, 11-07-2005 - 8:37am

You would think that I would be happy because I found out that the CT scan came back showing nothing...no mastoid problem, nothing to show why I have vertigo. But that bump behind my ear is still there and it hurts when touched. I am still taking 1000 mg of Augmentin daily for another week. But, now im worrying what it could be. Jan, I know you are a nurse, any clue?? The ENT specialist thought that it was just a lymph node, but i am not sick. I have been having panic attacks daily now because of this.....

Cassia

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Mon, 11-07-2005 - 12:12pm
(((Cassia))) I am sorry to hear that this is still bothering you. It's so difficult for us to turn off the switch that keeps these scary thoughts going. I have no ideas to offer on why you have this bump. I do know that a CT scan is a reliable & accurate method in finding out if there is a serious problem. There isn't! Try to focus on that very positive thought. Lymph nodes do swell @ times. They can be painful. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong @ all. I would try to focus on that as being positive as well. Are you feeling better? Has the nausea & vertigo improved? It is possible, if you still feel these things, you're just *off* from the anxiety. As you begin to get your emotional
 

 


 



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Registered: 09-11-2005
Mon, 11-07-2005 - 4:38pm

Hi Cassia-
I know things like that are unbearable. I have gone through CT scans recently myself.
I just call the place where I have it done. Its our legal right as a patient to have our records. I also always ask them to send me copies as well. But if they saw something that was worrisome, the radiologist would have done something right away(while you were still there most likely or very soon after). That is one thing that I have learned. They do not take chances. So do not worry. But do call as many times and don't worry if you are bothering them it is your right, but go right to the source, where you go the stuff done, they will tell you!

-Donna

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Mon, 11-07-2005 - 7:35pm
Cassia I had a C scan took them 10 days to
get back to me- it was of my bladder and stomach!
KEEP BUSY TRY TO STAY IN THE NOW!!! It is horrible
waiting--- God Bless you, Judy