Post CT Scan~

Linewife7
Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
edited April 2015 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I saw my PCP today and wished I had more specific info but did find out that nothing too significant was seen on sinus CT scan except swollen turbinate. Doc wants me to see ENT which is sceduled May 8th. I know this is good news to some extent but will be more relieved to see ENT next week for more specifics! Doc also ordered bilateral Ultrasound for breasts considering ongoing pain in chest, ect. and that is scheduled for May 7th! Hoping the nasal blockage ends up being severe allergy related but we will see. Also relieved an Ultrasound was scheduled as I'm getting tired of the pain. Essentially more waiting but hopefully more answers in the coming week. I will be back with updates either way this goes and so appreciate the input and encouragement I've received here:) Since the other pain involves breasts, chest area I will post on that board as well as I could use all the info I can get! God bless all<3

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  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #2
    Hope the chest pain is nothing....

    I would get some chest pain, and new it wasn't my heart but still had to go to the ER. I was put on Nitro for a while and everything checked out good. The nitro would make the chest better and the doctor said to keep taking them if I needed it won't hurt me, but I was not having heart problems. Well I did and the only side effect is one really BIG headache and it would come on is just a few seconds. Well I found out what was my chest pain. It is called "Chilaiditi Syndrome",  is a rare condition in which a portion of the colon is abnormally located (interposed) in between the liver and the diaphragm, go figure just my luck.

    I hope yours turns out to be nothing to be concerned with.

    Bill

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #3
    Pain

     

    I too live with pain but mine is on the left side of the face, if it was not for a little friendly pill I take 3 times a day I don’t know what I would do. Sorry to hear about the chest pain as I have that as well, my lung doctor checks me every time I see him. He doesn’t know why I have pain in the chest because nothing showed up in the scans, so he thinks it is a gift of having chemo. I will continue to keep praying for you and praying that the pain will ease up soon.

     

    God be with you

    Tim   

  • petroglyph
    petroglyph Member Posts: 41
    #4
    The allergens and pollens in

    The allergens and pollens in western Arizona this spring are wicked. We are not from here but it is where we are. I found I am allergic to Palo Verde trees and I have copd as well. Driving through a small stand of PV trees nearly closes my airway. Dang all the indignity's.

    We know, you know, there are hundreds[?] of things that can cause all of your [our] symptoms. 

    That said, I have apparently developed Pelvic floor dysfunction. I can't put up a link. It is similar to a lot of what we talk about here, it's all interesting to me, but I admit if it didn't affect me or my loved ones, I wouldn't be reading so much about it.

    I am going to the Mayo currently and they are trying to help me with PVD, in an oddly related way it is sort of flattering as it mostly shows up in ceo's or other's in high stress positions. I guess that could apply to many of us. 

    Decades of working high voltage, and dealing with SCC the last year and a half and a terrible back etc. etc. seems to be the source of my PVD, for me anyway. I also probably have [again] hyperalgesia from pain meds.

    The PVD from stress just goes to show me how dangerous stress and fear is. Remember to breathe and relax as deeply as you can several times per day. In through the nose and out through the mouth. We are all rooting for you. ps, ask your hubby if he can rig you up with a shoefly?

    I have had over the years many chest pains from stress, I know it is not my heart and often deep breathing helps relieve the discomfort.

  • Linewife7
    Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
    #5
    petroglyph said:

    The allergens and pollens in

    The allergens and pollens in western Arizona this spring are wicked. We are not from here but it is where we are. I found I am allergic to Palo Verde trees and I have copd as well. Driving through a small stand of PV trees nearly closes my airway. Dang all the indignity's.

    We know, you know, there are hundreds[?] of things that can cause all of your [our] symptoms. 

    That said, I have apparently developed Pelvic floor dysfunction. I can't put up a link. It is similar to a lot of what we talk about here, it's all interesting to me, but I admit if it didn't affect me or my loved ones, I wouldn't be reading so much about it.

    I am going to the Mayo currently and they are trying to help me with PVD, in an oddly related way it is sort of flattering as it mostly shows up in ceo's or other's in high stress positions. I guess that could apply to many of us. 

    Decades of working high voltage, and dealing with SCC the last year and a half and a terrible back etc. etc. seems to be the source of my PVD, for me anyway. I also probably have [again] hyperalgesia from pain meds.

    The PVD from stress just goes to show me how dangerous stress and fear is. Remember to breathe and relax as deeply as you can several times per day. In through the nose and out through the mouth. We are all rooting for you. ps, ask your hubby if he can rig you up with a shoefly?

    I have had over the years many chest pains from stress, I know it is not my heart and often deep breathing helps relieve the discomfort.

    Petroglyph

    Thank you for your reply! Swelling,pain,nasal blockage,ect. continues but will see ENT Friday thankfully and have a few questions ready for him! I agree, stress can do a number on people! I'm typically a calm, stable person but some of this stuff is freaking me out:p Doc has already prescribed Vicodin so I take it too cover all! Especially since I have to work and carry on no matter what! My career working with HS students with aggression/behaviors can be quite physically challenging on any given day. I truly appreciate your input more than you could know! I will hopefully know more after this week:)

  • Linewife7
    Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
    #6
    Hondo said:

    Pain

     

    I too live with pain but mine is on the left side of the face, if it was not for a little friendly pill I take 3 times a day I don’t know what I would do. Sorry to hear about the chest pain as I have that as well, my lung doctor checks me every time I see him. He doesn’t know why I have pain in the chest because nothing showed up in the scans, so he thinks it is a gift of having chemo. I will continue to keep praying for you and praying that the pain will ease up soon.

     

    God be with you

    Tim   

    Hondo

    I think Doc's were taking an educated quess with me when I was first diagnosed with Costo as my Nuclear bone scan came back clear and they think my ticker is in good shape! Ironically I wasn't worried about my heart despite the pain level and never went to the hospital. I waited a few days but it became debilitating and finally saw the doc. With ENT visit coming up I hope to know more then. I am ready with questions for sure! Maybe just a turbinate dysfunction but can't shake the fact of the blockage, swelling on side of nose(visable), sore throat, headache,ect. But as others have pointed out it could be other issues. Always hoping for the best as I would for anyone! I will keep everyone updated and so appreciate everyone's input,suggestions:) Thank you!

  • Linewife7
    Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
    #7
    wmc said:

    Hope the chest pain is nothing....

    I would get some chest pain, and new it wasn't my heart but still had to go to the ER. I was put on Nitro for a while and everything checked out good. The nitro would make the chest better and the doctor said to keep taking them if I needed it won't hurt me, but I was not having heart problems. Well I did and the only side effect is one really BIG headache and it would come on is just a few seconds. Well I found out what was my chest pain. It is called "Chilaiditi Syndrome",  is a rare condition in which a portion of the colon is abnormally located (interposed) in between the liver and the diaphragm, go figure just my luck.

    I hope yours turns out to be nothing to be concerned with.

    Bill

    wmc

    That is very interesting! I hope to know more in the next couple of weeks as I see ENT and having Ultrasound both this week! Crazy what us humans go through sometimes for a diagnosis! I hope you are doing better! You all have been so very kind and thank you for taking the time to reply to my posts! I will keep everyone updated! Thank you again:)

  • petroglyph
    petroglyph Member Posts: 41
    #8
    petroglyph said:

    The allergens and pollens in

    The allergens and pollens in western Arizona this spring are wicked. We are not from here but it is where we are. I found I am allergic to Palo Verde trees and I have copd as well. Driving through a small stand of PV trees nearly closes my airway. Dang all the indignity's.

    We know, you know, there are hundreds[?] of things that can cause all of your [our] symptoms. 

    That said, I have apparently developed Pelvic floor dysfunction. I can't put up a link. It is similar to a lot of what we talk about here, it's all interesting to me, but I admit if it didn't affect me or my loved ones, I wouldn't be reading so much about it.

    I am going to the Mayo currently and they are trying to help me with PVD, in an oddly related way it is sort of flattering as it mostly shows up in ceo's or other's in high stress positions. I guess that could apply to many of us. 

    Decades of working high voltage, and dealing with SCC the last year and a half and a terrible back etc. etc. seems to be the source of my PVD, for me anyway. I also probably have [again] hyperalgesia from pain meds.

    The PVD from stress just goes to show me how dangerous stress and fear is. Remember to breathe and relax as deeply as you can several times per day. In through the nose and out through the mouth. We are all rooting for you. ps, ask your hubby if he can rig you up with a shoefly?

    I have had over the years many chest pains from stress, I know it is not my heart and often deep breathing helps relieve the discomfort.

      EDIT: Brain fog, several

      EDIT: Brain fog, several times I typed PVD it is PFD or pelvic floor dysfunction. 

  • Linewife7
    Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
    #9
    petroglyph said:

      EDIT: Brain fog, several

      EDIT: Brain fog, several times I typed PVD it is PFD or pelvic floor dysfunction. 

    Petroglyph

    Thank you for your reply! These are all tthings to take into consideration and I certainly will! Take careSmile

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #10
    Line, i am praying for the

    Line, i am praying for the wait to go quickly and for everything to work out.  try not to let your nerves get the best of you as we all know how hard the waiting is.  please let us know what you hear.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • Linewife7
    Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
    #11
    debbiejeanne said:

    Line, i am praying for the

    Line, i am praying for the wait to go quickly and for everything to work out.  try not to let your nerves get the best of you as we all know how hard the waiting is.  please let us know what you hear.

    God bless you,

    dj

    To debbiejeanne

    I am trying so hard to be positive it is just hard:( But tomorrow Ultrasound and Friday is ENT appt. Hopefully will know more soon! I have played the waiting game before when they found tumors on my Liver and all turned out well. They were benign and just watched at this point. But it took quite awhile for diagnosis including trips to Boston, exploratory surgery,ect. The thing I am so thankful for is that there are people like you willing to take your time to reply and give info, advice and your life experiences! And am so thankful I found this board:) Hopefully all will be well and these symptoms will turn out to be something very manageable, but if not at least I feel I have a place to come to with some great folks, who have been there! I'll keep you posted and thank you for your prayers<3

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #12
    Linewife7 said:

    To debbiejeanne

    I am trying so hard to be positive it is just hard:( But tomorrow Ultrasound and Friday is ENT appt. Hopefully will know more soon! I have played the waiting game before when they found tumors on my Liver and all turned out well. They were benign and just watched at this point. But it took quite awhile for diagnosis including trips to Boston, exploratory surgery,ect. The thing I am so thankful for is that there are people like you willing to take your time to reply and give info, advice and your life experiences! And am so thankful I found this board:) Hopefully all will be well and these symptoms will turn out to be something very manageable, but if not at least I feel I have a place to come to with some great folks, who have been there! I'll keep you posted and thank you for your prayers<3

    The waiting is so hard....

    The waiting is so hard and so much goes through your mind. It was worse when I would try to sleep as it was quite asd that is when the mind just took off in all directions. We do understand, it can be very hard. Just come and write it down helps sometimes. I'm west coast and others are east and others even across the pond so we cover many time zones. We're open 24/7.......... Everyone will try to help you get through this.

    Bill  10.02.2013

  • Linewife7
    Linewife7 Member Posts: 43
    #13
    wmc said:

    The waiting is so hard....

    The waiting is so hard and so much goes through your mind. It was worse when I would try to sleep as it was quite asd that is when the mind just took off in all directions. We do understand, it can be very hard. Just come and write it down helps sometimes. I'm west coast and others are east and others even across the pond so we cover many time zones. We're open 24/7.......... Everyone will try to help you get through this.

    Bill  10.02.2013

    Thank you:)

    Thank you so much! You have been so helpful right from the beginning! I can't tell you how much it's appreciated! I will never forget you and all the people on this board! Prayers are with all of you for continued good health<3

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