Had to go back to the doctor today

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Had to go back to the doctor today
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Mon, 06-02-2008 - 9:58pm

I am suppose to get another brain scan, but do not want the Cat Scan would much prefer to have the MRI, and so my doctor was going to price it out for me so I could decide which I would go for.   Well right now I am  not sure what I will do as the MRI with the dye injection will cost me about $1195.00 but if I go for the CT scan it is free.  I do not like radiation and have had a lot over the years so am trying to avoid having more, especially since I need these every year.  But that is a fair chunk of change, so I think I have to be realistic and likely go for the CT Scan.


I went to the doctor 2 weeks ago and forgot to get my RX's  renewed, so  got those done as well, and then I decided to mention my neck to him.  I have had this lump in my neck growing, and then  3 days ago it felt like it burst and my neck got sore to move it around.  Today it is feeling better but it was not so nice for a couple of days.  Anyhow this has happened about 3 or 4 times in the last couple of years, so I figured I may as well see what he thinks.  He told me it sounds like it is a cyst that grows where my thyroid was  and because it has no where to drain it grows and then pops, then grows again.  He said they can do an ultra sound on it for me and then  if I prefer I can have that removed.  Well I am a big baby when it comes to surgery... I mean a REAL BIG BABY!  So I said how about if I keep track and let you know how often this happens then we decide from there on.  He knows how I feel about surgery and so said ok if that is how I wish,but likely we will have to deal with this down the road.   


Renovations are still plugging along... slowly but they are happening so I am not complaining too hard.   Dh has taken today off.. and oh how he needed the time away from it, he was getting stressed over it.  Tomorrow he will be back at it I am sure.


Brittany is in a play this week, she has the lead role, and on Thursday they are performing  for  the public.  I can not go as my casual is away on vacation, but dh is going and he is going to video it... dd asked the teacher if it would be ok and she said sure!   So I won't get to see it live but will be able to see it on film anyhow!


 


Well guess I better go get the dishwasher loaded up, I hate dirty dishes laying around. 


Hope you all have a great week ahead!


 


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Registered: 03-01-2006
Mon, 06-02-2008 - 10:32pm

oh my lor..so many med issues going on at once!


hope it will all go well..tests..treaments etc


try the ultrasound..it might work


and surgery is not so bad ..I have had many! LOL


good luck with it all


thinking of you


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Mon, 06-02-2008 - 10:36pm

Ah it alwasy seems to be like that lots then nothing... but

     

 

          

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 06-03-2008 - 7:34am

oh..I was thinking of it as a treatment


because I just read about ultrasound as treatment for breaking up other lumps..lipomas

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Tue, 06-03-2008 - 8:48am

Hugs, You have a lot going on health wise right now...I am a baby baby too when it comes to surgery....Hate it and the whole idea of it...have had 2 and that is enough....


Glad the renovations are coming along....and your hubby is getting a needed break!!!!


Hugs, Ruth


 


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 06-03-2008 - 11:48am

Hi Lor


Well sounds like the CT scan is the best way for you to go even with the exposure to the radiation. As for the cyst in your neck maybe you should have that check out my friend. Sounds like a very unpleasant thing to have happen. However I can sure relate to now wanting to have surgery. Sure hope it will not have to be done but seems your Dr feels it will someday.


Sorry you cannot see your DD play live but seeing it on tape will be better than not getting to see it at all.


Remodeling is such a mess and your dh doing most of it by himself he sure did deserve a day off from it.


Love


                          &n
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Tue, 06-03-2008 - 1:03pm

Now if that were the option I would be in there in a flash, but ot a choice here for me.

     

 

          

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Tue, 06-03-2008 - 1:05pm

It is silly I know but for me it really takes a lot of working myself up to having any surgery.

     

 

          

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Tue, 06-03-2008 - 1:12pm

I do know I will eventually give in and get it done... but

     

 

          

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 06-04-2008 - 1:55am

Whatever procedure you choose, I know you will make
the best decision for your health.
With some of my Medicare clients, we discuss medical
decisions, as for many elderly every dollar counts.

Keep us posted; we'll definitely keep you in our
thoughts :)

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Wed, 06-04-2008 - 9:49am

I know what you mean about the anesthesia...I was sick the day after one surgery from it


but my cousin told me about meds they can give you to counteract that


so I had that the next time and it was better


ask your dr

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