I'm okay

tootsie1
tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi,

I've been overwhelmed lately (the past few months!) with my job, so I'm not on nearly as much as I used to be, or as I would like to be. I just noticed that there were more posts on the thread about my pain. I wanted to let y'all know that all the other blood work turned out fine. The only issue shown (by those tests,anyway) is the low potassium. I do have an appointment with the oncologist on Monday and with the gastroenterologist in 2 weeks. Oh, and my mammogram is next week, too! Anybody else want to have a look? *grins*

Anyway, I'm still having PAIN, and it's not necessarily in the area where I've had pain ever since my colon resection. We'll just have to see what everybody thinks!

*hugs*
Gail

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  • SisterSledge
    SisterSledge Member Posts: 332 Member
    #2
    thanks for updating
    Hi Gail,

    I'm glad to hear you're doing okay and I totally know what feeling overwhelmed is like...going through a lot of that lately m'self..we just gotta keep on keepin'on ya know? Wishing you a quick and easy mammogram!
    .
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #3
    In Traditional Chinese Medicine.....
    In Traditional Chinese Medicine.....

    There's a way to cup the hands around a breast to check for
    nodules and lumps without pain.

    I'm not sure of I've mastered that technique yet or not, but
    I can stop by and give it a whirl if you'd like!


    Good luck with it all, Toots!

    My best,

    John
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #4
    4700 +
    With all of that support, you've earned some time off:)

    You can get a potassium infusion, Kim had one once...she reported that it 'stung' going in, but it did help her.

    Best wishes on your test and hope the pain becomes manageable...

    -c
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #5
    Sundanceh said:

    4700 +
    With all of that support, you've earned some time off:)

    You can get a potassium infusion, Kim had one once...she reported that it 'stung' going in, but it did help her.

    Best wishes on your test and hope the pain becomes manageable...

    -c

    Glad you are fine but feel sorry for your pain issues Gail!
    Praing for a fast healing my dear friend!
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #6
    SisterSledge said:

    thanks for updating
    Hi Gail,

    I'm glad to hear you're doing okay and I totally know what feeling overwhelmed is like...going through a lot of that lately m'self..we just gotta keep on keepin'on ya know? Wishing you a quick and easy mammogram!
    .

    Thanks
    Thanks! Hope your overwhelmed situation gets easier.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #7
    John23 said:

    In Traditional Chinese Medicine.....
    In Traditional Chinese Medicine.....

    There's a way to cup the hands around a breast to check for
    nodules and lumps without pain.

    I'm not sure of I've mastered that technique yet or not, but
    I can stop by and give it a whirl if you'd like!


    Good luck with it all, Toots!

    My best,

    John

    Such a kind offer...
    Oh, boy! *L* Since I'm a happily married woman, I guess I'd better stick with the painful way of doing it. Thanks for the offer, though. *grins*

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #8
    pepebcn said:

    Glad you are fine but feel sorry for your pain issues Gail!
    Praing for a fast healing my dear friend!

    Thank you!
    Thanks, dear! I'm feeling a bit better now!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #9
    Sundanceh said:

    4700 +
    With all of that support, you've earned some time off:)

    You can get a potassium infusion, Kim had one once...she reported that it 'stung' going in, but it did help her.

    Best wishes on your test and hope the pain becomes manageable...

    -c

    No thanks!
    Oh, I've had that before, and it felt like my arm was going to drop off. I will run the other way to avoid it!

    *Hugs*
    Gail

    P.S. This didn't post under Craig's comment. That potassium hurt like the dickens!

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