Had pain in hip for a year, bone cancer discovered 3 weeks ago

Joan M said:

June was the craziest month!

I haven't been on the forum much or other social media most of the month. I've had some really good family times this month, and some stressful, and some very sad.   There's been alot of fun times, and a crazy/busy month with alot of friends and family visiting, my grandchildren staying over, Bike rides, motorcycle rides with my husband.  

Then I had some health problems for me with severe pain and weakness in my left leg possibly caused from the radiation?  More likely though from all the housework and yardwork in preparing for the party.  and helping one of the boys clean for apartment inspection and lease renewal.  I really overdid it.  

To the point of collapsing, having severe chills, and high fever (103.5), and ending up in the ER and hospitalized in ICU with tachycardia, exremely low blood pressure (80/40), and low heartrate (<45), low magnesium, low potassium, and left brachial bundle branck block(not even sure what that means!?)

My mother in law had similar chills and high fever a few days before me, but the doctors had no explanation  for what caused it the fever and chills for either of us.  All tests for bacteria and viruses have been negative.  My doctor ran the tests for 7 days, and all remained negative.  I had a CT scan to check for any pockets of infection, and they could not see  anything to explain the cause of my symptoms.   

I have been trying to enjoy myself anytime I feel remotely up to it.  

June 2nd, my son graduated.  June 9th we had his graduation party, June 16th, celebtated Father's Day,  June 18th, my mother in law went into the hospital.

June 21st I was helping my 24 year old, and he had to bring me to the ER, and I ended up in the hospital all weekend.  That same night he went with his friend to a casino at an Indian reservation and his car was stolen.  He and his friend were stranded with no hotel rooms available there, and spent the night looking for the car and talking to police who really didn't seem to care about his car.  June 22, He ended up in the hospital from depression/suicidal thoughts.  I got out of the hospital on June 23 and then he got out a couple days later.  We had to make another police report and get the vehicle listed on a statewide data base.  The car was found and we had to wait for police to process it. It had a flat tire, keys were lost, and some other body and interior damage.  We tried going to get it but couldn't make it to the town it was found when the tires shops were open so had to wait until Monday.  We finally got the car, and although driveable, had a lot of damage both inside and out.   That was a very traumatic and dramatic weekend.  We've been dealing with insurance issues, and the car may be totalled due to the damages.  

June 30th, more drama this time with my 18 year old who just graduated decided he wanted to move out but does so by pulling teenage disrespectful crap.  I was so upset and just felt like complete crap.  But decided to pull myself together and go to the lake with my husband, daughter and grandkids as planned.   So we ended up having a really good time.         

The next day my 18 year old comes with us to get the car, and is very respectful and apologetic. 

Reflecting on the events of the month, things were more stressful after I got out of the hospital, so it wasn't stress that put me into the hospital.  Just not sure what it was.  One theory is possiblr interactoins with medications:  I had chemo one week.  The next week I had problems with allergies, and the doctor put me on zithromax although I didn't have an actual infection.   The next week, I went on prednisone for the injury to my leg. I saw my cardiologist on Tuesday and had an echocardiogram  and everything was okay with my heart.  That Friday, I went into the ER and was put in ICU due to tachycaridia and low heart rate, etc.  The next day on Saturday, I felt 100% better, but was kept in  hospital until Sunday and my heart was doing fine.  It just doesn't make any sense.       

One weekend I'm in the hospital, and the next I made it out on the lake with the jetski.  This weekend, celebrating the 4th of July with my family.  My grandaughter said "This was the best 4th of July ever!"  and I agree - we had a blast!  It's my husband's favorite holiday and I really love watching him light off fireworks!

My mother tells me I need to slow and down and rest.  I get sick and tired of being sick and tired.  Life is too short!

Collapsing like I did, made me realize how quickly my own health can change. 

My 24 year old's mental health problems and suicidal ideations, caused alot of heartache as did the 18 year old's disrepect.  Both are doing well today.  Tomorrow could be entirely different.  

Hope and pray that these kids will pull themselves together.  

I want to enjoy each day of my life.  Even if I spend it in a hospital because I'm sick or visiting a relative, or dealling with kids who just don't appreciate me.  Although it was stressful, I learned alot this last month about taking one day at a time, enjoy the good days, and on the bad days push through it and deal with the drama, then enjoy what tiime you can.          

  

Sorry, I caught on just one thing in your post, prednisone and heart problems.  I had some pretty bad heart issues after two courses of prednisone.  I went to a heart specialist and asked him if prednisone could have any influence.  He said "no."  But I researched it myself and found it has a real impact.  The seminal study is link.  Chemo caused heart issues for me and I have found that meds I took in the past (like prednisone, ibuprofen and sudafed) now cause heart issues.  I am mentioning this in case if affects you.  Sorry about all of the other issues in your life.  

Joan M said:

Another and different injury to left leg...........

I can't believe this and not sure if it's in the above lengthy post:  I have had a different pain in my left leg for over a month now.  Had another MRI and found out this pain is caused by bulging discs in 2 vertebraes in Lumbar spine and it causes inflammation in the nerve that runs down the back of the thigh to knee.    Doctor says a cortisone shot in the back is best treatment, but can also have less invasive procedure such as injection in the knee.  Trying to get that done soon now that I know what is causing the pain.  I've been limping around for over a month and have problems sitting so stand alot.     Carrying anything over 5 pounds causes more pain due to pressure on back.  Sounds like a lifelong issue and will need shots every so often.  Oncologist advises against the shots because of risk of infection and possible problems from cortisone, especially since you need them every couple months. I'm tired of the pain, interferes with sleep and makes me look like an old lady due to the limp,  so I will risk the infection.

And yes, time for  a break from it all.  Praying for that to happen.  

If prednisone led to heart problems, you might want to be cautious with cortisone.  Like you, I was set for the injections, but dropped them when I had the prednisone-linked heart issues.  I would rather live with some pain than die with heart problems.  Coincidentally, I started taking potasium gluconate to potentially help with the prednisone-induced heart problems, and it helped incredibly with the pinched nerve in the leg--that pain is now gone.  I take #3- or #4-99mg pills a day.  It may be unique to me, but I thought it was worth mentioning.