Finally talked to the ENT specialist

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Registered: 07-29-2003
Finally talked to the ENT specialist
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Wed, 11-09-2005 - 12:31pm

late yesterday afternoon. My blood work came back good. My white blood count was normal and my ESR was a little high, at 30 (normal is 0-20). Doctor said that's because I have what he now believes as a virus. It started off with a mastoid infection, the Cat scan ruled that out completely. He said that it's a swollen lymph gland and it's a virus and it will have to go away on it's own. I was so worried I had lymphoma, but he reassured me I did not! Doc said it could take a couple months for this to go down and that the next step would be to take the lymph node out completely. But I do not want that.

So, I definatley feel so much better than the last couple weeks. I haven't needed to take a lorazapam today at all. :)

Thank you all for being there when I need to vent and talk about it! You are all so wonderful and Im so thankful that I found you all :)

Cassia

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Registered: 09-16-2005
Wed, 11-09-2005 - 3:08pm
Always good to hear good news. Glad everything came out alright for you.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 11-09-2005 - 4:36pm
I can feel the relief through your post, Cassia. I hope that things continue to go well for you. Sending PT"s your way. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan

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