Please don't let it be 3!

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Saturday night I had a visual aura...but no migraine headache after. Blurry vision. Then Sunday morning, nosebleeds off and on for the morning. Smelled burning when nothing was Sunday evening.
Called and saw my gentle, dear primary care doc today. Bless him, he sat and listened to it all, including my clumsy attempt at humor when I said 'Well, its just canceritis I guess....'. He said "Well, we need to check it out, so let's get approval for an MRI...would that make you feel better?"
This man saved my life with fast action on my rectal cancer...I am trusting him with it again...if you have an extra thought, could you send it up for me just being overreacting?

Thank you....I am also looking for a local person to help me with the emotions...I HATE that the beast STILL has a hold on me!!!!

Hugs, Kathi
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  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #2
    Oh Kathi,

    This beast of a disease does grab ahold of our emotions as well as our bodies.

    You are so fortunate to have a doc who is a reactionary rather than a "well, let's just wait and see" kind of doc. Unfortunately, I've had too many of the latter.

    You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kerry
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    kerry said:

    Oh Kathi,

    This beast of a disease does grab ahold of our emotions as well as our bodies.

    You are so fortunate to have a doc who is a reactionary rather than a "well, let's just wait and see" kind of doc. Unfortunately, I've had too many of the latter.

    You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kerry

    Thank you, Kerry.
    I feel a little like I graduated High School, set free to plot a new course on my own, but then got a call from the school that I am short a credit, and have to go back for summer school...sigh....
    Hugs, Kathi
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #4
    sending prayers that it is nothing. glad your doc is following up on it.
    Mary
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #5
    goldfinch said:

    sending prayers that it is nothing. glad your doc is following up on it.
    Mary

    Thank you, Mary....
    It is just short of 6am my time on the coast...been sleepless since 3....waiting...breathing....
    Hugs, Kathi
  • pepperdog
    pepperdog Member Posts: 96
    #6
    Oh Kathi......bless your heart. I pray this is just a little 'nothing' symptom with an easy explanation. Maybe it's meds???? Or hormones???? With us ladies, who knows? However, if the beast is prowling again, he sure knows who to pick on, 'cause I know what a tuff cookie you are. You'll just put on your boxing gloves and come out fighting.

    Okay guys, let's all get in a circle, hold hands and think good thoughts and prayers for our special friend, KathiM. She needs to know we are all there with her in mind and spirit.

    Good for you in looking for some local support...hang in there and BE STRONG!
    Pepperdog
  • debralla
    debralla Member Posts: 203 Member
    #7
    KathiM said:

    Thank you, Mary....
    It is just short of 6am my time on the coast...been sleepless since 3....waiting...breathing....
    Hugs, Kathi

    Kathie .
    Lots of hug's thoughts and Prayers . My friend !!
    I sure wish that we lived closer too. We could run to the Dr. together with all of our "what's this" Questions .
    I am sure it is nothing .Nice to know that you have such a great Dr. Like Kerry said . I hate the lets wait and see approach !!
    Keep us posted .
    Take CARE AND God Bless.
    Debra
  • Patrusha
    Patrusha Member Posts: 487
    #8
    Well, now that sucks, Kathi! But no less so than everything else you've been through, hon! You're tougher than the beast. Remember that. Whatever this is (or isn't) we'll all deal with it together. Promise. Keep on Keeping On! Big hugs to you.
  • shubunkin
    shubunkin Member Posts: 60
    #9
    Kathi, i dont post on here much but i read all and i want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers , all of you are! Big Love! Danielle
    P.S. You are one strong woman!
  • lovonna
    lovonna Member Posts: 78
    #10
    Kathi MAJOR prayers coming your way for your MRI. I am hoping this is just some off the wall symptom not related to the beast!

    God Bless, LoVonna
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #11
    Kathi,

    I'm glad you have such a wonderful doctor. I'm one of those people that just wants to know as soon as possible what is going on. I hate the "wait and see" approach. Not good for my peace of mind. When is the MRI? As always, you are in my prayers.

    -Lee-
  • crazylady
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
    #12
    Hi Kathi,
    I'm sending positive energy your way and hoping that it will turn out to be nothing to worry about.
    Jamie
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #13
    Dear Kathi,

    Bless your heart. I can't believe that you are having to go through the stress of waiting and wondering. I hope your appointment will be soon so we can all breathe a sign of relief that all is well.

    It sounds like you have a wonderful and caring oncologist. Just remember you are not alone.

    Love,

    Kay
  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #14
    pink05 said:

    Kathi,

    I'm glad you have such a wonderful doctor. I'm one of those people that just wants to know as soon as possible what is going on. I hate the "wait and see" approach. Not good for my peace of mind. When is the MRI? As always, you are in my prayers.

    -Lee-

    Kathi,

    Hugs Hugs Hugs

    I am hoping and praying that you are being a total hypochondriac (or your words, canceritis) and your symptoms mount up to nothing.

    Ok, let's rationalize. You have been scanned recently and had the wonderful NED. Let's hope that you are still NED. If you aren't NED, surely the beast hasn't had much time to grow and will be very easy to fix and cure and NED will be back in your life again. You would think that the beast would begin to realize who he is messing with and know that you'll just kick it's arse back down again.

    In any case, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I look forward to hearing "it's nothing" from you.

    Tricia
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
    #15
    Oh Kathi!

    I wish we were all there to give you a big personal hug. Think of us all holding your hand and praying for you. Like others said, any weird symptoms we normally think the worst. Here is hoping that it is just something "normal" and not the beast.

    Lisa F.
  • cherriann
    cherriann Member Posts: 155 Member
    #16
    hi kathi,
    it so hard to not freak out at everything once you have put up the fight. i really hope that this will turn out to be nothing and i will be keeping you in my thoughts, sending tons of prayers up for you. take care, cherri
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    #17
    CAn you feel it? I'm hugging you big time right now. A big "squeezy" hug.

    I'm sure it's nothing to worry about. But, peace of mind is a wonderful thing. Check it out, you'll feel better.

    You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Barb
  • mindy10
    mindy10 Member Posts: 182 Member
    #18
    Hi I see flashes of light all the time and sometimes I get a headache and sometimes i dont. I also smell chemicals when my husband doesnt. This has been going on for 3 years now. I do have a history of migraines. Do you have a history of migranes? Mindy
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #19
    Sounds like side effects of a very mild migraine or a very intense and nasty sinus infection...........

    I just don't feel it is related to the beast.....you are too ornery for him to be able to get at you again!!!!!!!!

    Just in case, I will keep you close to my heart and prayers until you get the good news.

    Lisa P.
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  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    #21
    Hey Kathi,I am pretty new to this site, but I allways love all of your posts, you are so strong and optimistic I am sure everything is going to be fine for you. Right now I am visualizing you in the doctors office receiving the results from the MRI and I can see a beautiful smile in your face meaning, you know what, YOU ARE NED. All my prayers are with you,and all my positive thoughts. Lots of hugs,Betina

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