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Nancy, I am dancing in my heart ❤️ for you. Such great news! God is good. Enjoy your day.
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Sorry I disappeared for awhile. It's been a time. Work is no different. It feels so dirty and toxic in that building. We're a healthcare facility too. It's disappointing. There's drywall dust all over my office stuff from the initial cleanup when the baseboards were drilled into. I haven't been working in that area, but I need to deal with my office stuff that got covered in dust. I wonder how toxic that is? Maybe a KN95, gloves and a face shield? I wonder if wiping stuff down with Lysol wipes is enough or if I need to pitch stuff. I'm not talking about stuff that got wet, just dusty. Like my books.
Having problems with health insurance. I may be on the hook for physical therapy that isn't fully covered. My insurance plan apparently excludes anything coded as education. They want the physical therapy practice to rebill the claims to remove the education codes. Meanwhile the office has billed me for all of it. I emailed them and they're not writing back. I guess I get to discuss in person with my PT this week. Can I ask them to not include education codes? I mean, a copay is ok, but $60 every time we discuss a home exercise is not ok. PT is helping so I don't want to stop going. But I don't want to pay that much. I have other significant expenses right now.
April Zoladex injection gave me another hematoma. I keep being told this is rare but ok. No one seems concerned. I'm concerned because the first 13 shots gave me regular bruises. Now I've had two hematomas. This last one felt like an almond underneath. I wonder if it's poor technique or am I bleeding extra for some reason? I will ask for an ice pack right after the next one. I don't know if it will help but I have to try something. Thinking about an oophorectomy but that's a rather permanent step.
I hope everyone is well.
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GB, I'm so sorry that work continues to be problematic. It's disappointing that the construction workers failed to clean up the drywall dust in your office space. You are wise to consider wearing a mask, gloves, and face shield to protect yourself and your office mates.
My PT practice had to correct codes and resubmit several insurance claims for me. The practice insurance person didn't miss a beat (I sense that this process is quite common). I hope that your PT practice is open to doing that for you, GB.
I am hopeful that the BCO website migration goes smoothly and am anxious to see the new design. I'll miss seeing you all on Monday and Tuesday. Have a blessed Sunday!
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gb, sorry for all the continued work woes. I wondered how you were doing. I agree with all the extra protection when you clean. Perhaps a good vacuum before you dust it all. That way you suck it up instead of moving it around. I wouldn't think you need to pitch it although it may be less work than cleaning it. Yes, your company should do that but sounds like that won't happen. I also agree that your pt needs to resubmit. I am also sorry to read about your shot woes. I have learned to be assertive with my medical care (not my normal modus operandi!) The hospital protocol changed the muscle where I received my Faslodex shot to higher in the hip to avoid hitting the nerve, and it was brutal for me last time, so I asked them to change it back Friday. They did willingly and just noted my preference in my chart. Done. I am also very vocal about the adhesives they use on me as I break out quickly. When I was in the ER last week the extra nurse even walked over to the oncology department to get the special pachyderm port bandage for me. What a prince!
We got more snow yesterday and last night, but it is already almost gone this morning. That is Spring in the Rockies! I do crave the warmth of San Diego although they have been stuck in the 50s for a coupld of months. Unusual for them.
I will look for you all on Wednesday! Chris
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GB, what a time you are having. I am sorry that it looks like you are the one that has to clean up this drywall dust. I would definitely wear a tight fitting N95 mask with a built in respirator and use gloves and vacuum up the dust. That is what I use when I am doing really dirty work. I do hope that you can get your PT codes changed like Hershey said was done for her. I am glad to hear that PT is helping. I am sorry you have had two hematomas. I wish I had some advice regarding that but I don't. Things will get better!!!
Ladies, I cannot believe this but I no longer got the good news of no surgery for now and then got a full blown inflammation or vaginal infection. I bought a three day treatment for a fungal infection and it is too early to tell if that is helping. My rectal area is also inflamed. I had finished a two week course of a heavy duty steroid cream that my dermatologist gave me for the rectal area. I was to wait a week and repeat if necessary. I understand that can weaken your immune system and leave you open to getting infections. I am not sure what to do but I am a bit concerned with possible vulvar cancer. I have had some strange lower abdominal pain lately too. With my windows installation this week I just don't know how long I can go like this. I see my primary doctor on May 5 but that seems like an eternity at this point. I will message my dermatologist tomorrow to see what her advice is. I would appreciate your prayers.
Hopefully the next time I post things will be much better and maybe my windows will be installed then.
Take care everyone.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy, I was stunned to read this because I was so happy things were finally going your way. Having just now recovered from my own UTI with other issues similar to yours, I know just how you feel that way, but with added possible surgery and windows issues, I am covering you in prayer. May God's peace flow over you.
I also can't believe this, but we are expecting a major snow storm Tuesday night with 6 - 8 inches of snow. My DH assures me we have extra battery and generator coverage for my oxygen just in case. I do miss San Diego!
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Thank you Chris. I really appreciate your prayers. I didn't realize that you are still on oxygen. I hope that will be a temporary thing. A big snow coming!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO. I am glad to hear you have a generator. I am glad your UTI issues are over now. So far our weather still looks good for Thursday so I am praying it stays that way. I had a neighbor call and offer to drive me and Cammie to the animal hospital for boarding. I appreciated the offer but I am thankfully able to drive because the knee brace is on my left knee. I didn't go to church today and just watched online. I have been so fatigued and miserable I am hoping the fatigue is more from stress which will hopefully be alleviated after Thursday is over.
I'll be praying for everyone while the site is down.
Love,
Nancy
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Hi Ladies, I came across this last night and thought of you. I think it is remarkable, but am certainly not telling you what to do. I simply feel led to share this with you. Please know that though I don't post I am thinking of and praying for all of you. The drug is Fenbendazole.
Ade
(3) Edmond man says cheap drug for dogs cured his cancer - YouTube
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The PT is trying to help, so that's good. I have pretty frustrating insurance
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I'm glad that your therapist is trying to help with your insurance claim, GB. I once read that insurance companies are not our friends but our adversaries. It can feel that way sometimes, doesn't it?!
Nancy, I hope the installation went well today and you are enjoying your new energy-efficient windows!
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Glad the site seems to be back up!
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GB, hope you are able to get things cleaned up and your insurance straightened out.
Nancy, will be glad to hear about your installation. Hope you enjoy the new windows!
It snowed again yesterday and it is supposed to snow again tonight… Fighting to get a pulmonology appointment. Seems no one wants to help make an appointment except for the city that is three hours away…Arghh!
It is always a challenge when technology changes.
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Hi ladies, I hope everyone is OK. I really missed "talking" with you the past couple of days.
Nancy, I'm thinking about and praying for you.
Intolight, what crazy weather! I hope you can get the pulmonologist appt without having to drive three hours.
Ade, nice to see you.
Chris, I hope you are doing OK.
I know I'm not commenting on many of our issues. Just trying to get used to the new format. And Carol DOES NOT like change!
(((hugs)))
Carol
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Hi everyone. My window installation is done. 😍 I was supposed to have a guy here tomorrow for a good part of the day staining my trim but he must have wrenched his back. I have to reschedule. I feel like I have PTSD from everything! My persistent infection was causing a lot of misery but I made it through the big day. Cammie made it through her boarding apparently without any drama. Thank you Jesus!!! She seemed fine when I picked her up yesterday. I thought maybe she wouldn't "speak" to me for days. So far we're good.
My five guy crew was only two guys but I got some really great guys who worked 9 hrs without much break and did a great job. Some of my curtains and blinds are not working now after they put them back up. I am going to be looking into new blinds. I love the new windows but are not to open them for a few days to let them settle. I wish the guy would have given me more instruction time as I don't remember all the steps to operate them.
I have not had time to figure out the new forum and will probably not deal with anything else for a few days.
GB, I will be praying that your PT insurance will get sorted out. I know that is so frustrating.
Carol, I hope you had a great time with your kids.
Chris, I sure hope you can get a good pulmonologist near by and soon. I am guessing you can't just find one on your own. I hope you are feeling much better.
Hershey, I hope you are getting some nice weather like we have had here. I was blessed with great weather for my window installation. I know you have your Mom's Memorial Service coming next month.
Wheatfields I hope you will get some relief with your trigger fingers. When I was dealing with that the cortisone shots really gave me my life back. I may need one for a thumb which is probably mainly arthritis.
Ade, I hope you are adjusting well to being back in Ohio. No more wild boars in your backyard I imagine!
I will see my primary doctor next Friday and this infection seems better so I am not quite sure if I will try to get into a specialist yet. I did an OTC treatment which didn't seem to be working at first. Now, not sure.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy, I'm so glad that your window installation went well on Thursday. It's great that Cammie's boarding arrangement worked out, too. I hope that shopping for new window treatments will be fun and enjoyable for you. There are so many innovative designs on the market today. I'm sure you'll find something wonderful and beautiful for your home.
Chris, were you able to schedule a pulmonology appointment? Is it possible for a local clinic to add you to their cancellation list? Given Colorado's unpredictable weather, a three-hour drive could easily turn into four or five hours.
Carol, I'm slowly trying my hand at the new platform as well. The former platform was like an old friend.
My husband and I had quite the surprise yesterday. We received an insurance EOB for a 2021 surgery stating that all hospital charges were denied due to being submitted after the timely filing requirement. We kept the hospital statements showing charges, insurance adjustments and payments, our payment, and zero balance due. Hopefully, that documentation will suffice in case the hospital bills us for the entire amount.
Wishing everyone a most blessed weekend.
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Hershey, no! I am so sorry you are having to deal with these insurance claims on top of everything else, but it sounds like you are organized. So many people do not keep their papers like you do. Best prayers here. Gb, praying for your insurance issues also.
Teka, welcome back. We are all climbing a steep learning curve here!
Nancy, so happy your window install went well and that Cammie did well too. What a relief. Enjoy them! I also hope you are feeling well. How is your knee?
I have miracle news… Yesterday I called once again to try to get a pulmonary appointment and someone actually answered the phone! Not only that, but she said "How about coming in today at 11:00." So of course I did. I asked God for this miracle and trusted Him to do it, and He was faithful as always! Anyways, they want to do a sleep study now because sometimes that causes low oxygen, and I have an appointment scheduled for an extensive lung function test after that in July. (They wanted some time in between.) The doctor also approved a portable oxygen device which is covered by Medicare, so all those prayers are answered. I need to stay on oxygen for at least ten more weeks, sigh, but that is doable. My numbers drop when I am active but go back up on their own when I sit down. She said it is possible my body is just functioning low because of the seven years I have been on oral cancer meds. Remember I also live at 7200 ft. I see my new PCP on Friday and have new scans scheduled for Monday next week so we are moving along.
A second miracle happened yesterday. Thanks to Nancy, I have started the Beth Moore Bible Study, A Women's Heart. I told my half-sister about it. (We email almost everyday.) She is basically unchurched although she has just started attending a church in her area in AZ. Well, she said she wanted to do the Bible Study with me. Hallelujah! So we are going to do our own little Bible Study, long distance, and she has already ordered the workbook. Praise God. I have been praying God will use me for my new family's salvation and He is answering that prayer. There is still a long way to go, but at least I can plant the seed. I appreciate your prayers as I am unsure how this will work, but I know God and I can do this together.
Have a blessed day everyone!
Love, Chris
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Hi dear sisters.
I apparently need to change a notification because I was getting no emails from this forum and I thought everyone was just busy. I need to comment on everyone's post later. I was just getting ready for a bath and one of the HOA board members called me and that phone conversation lasted a very long time.
I will post later today or this evening but I have read everyone's posts. Welcome back Teka.
Love,
Nancy
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Hello everyone,
While I'm in here I wanted to say hi, Nancy I'm with you, I thought everyone was busy too. I have a hard time signing in and most of the time it won't accept my password, etc. So sometimes I'm able to bring the site up as a guest and just read but not comment. I'm not sure I understand how this is working. Praise the Lord for above answers to prayer and I'll keep praying for each of you and the trials you face. I have an appointment tomorrow at the orthopedic place for my hand and I want to ask about the collarbone protrusion that is sore.
Have a blessed rest of the week.
Love, Wheatfields
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Good morning, ladies.
I'm still getting used to the new forum. It doesn't seem to work well on my phone. I missed seeing the "Last Seen" date under people's names, but I found that if I click on the name it shows up. It lets us know if someone has been absent for a while.
I know I'm missing commenting on many of the posts, but please know that I do read them and will continue to pray for each of you.
Nancy, I hope today is a good day for you (and for Cammie).
Intolight, Wheatfields, Teka, Hershey and all I haven't mentioned, thank you for your updates.
(I'm thinking of making a list of all the ladies on this thread and keeping it on my computer. I lose track of who has posted recently, who is missing, etc.)
Carol
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Hi ladies.
I thought I would post last night after a quick phone call. That quick call I ended up on hold for 45min only to get no satisfaction after actually talking to a real person. I have some really bad nights with insomnia and on Tuesday night I was still up at 4am. That morning after getting a little sleep I paid a bill online. I should have gotten a clue that when a message popped up saying this is a much larger amount that you usually pay but I didn't. It was not until last night that I started to pay a few more bills online that I realized my payment to my credit card company mistakenly went to my cable company. So I paid over $1500 to my cable company by mistake. I know cable is expensive but not THAT expensive. I didn't realize the error until last night and it was already to far gone in the electronic process to undo it. So an hour on the phone last night and a couple of hours on the phone this morning I have each company pointing the finger at each other wanting the other one to deal with it. So it has been a frustrating morning. My guy is here staining my wood trim and poor Cammie cannot find enough places to hide.
Hershey, I imagine that was quite a shock getting a hospital bill. I just now realized it was from two years ago. Thank goodness you are organized and have the documentation you need. I hope this gets ironed out very soon.
Carol, I know you like change about as much as I do!!!! I hope you hang in there and eventually learn the ropes. I am not on Facebook so when it asks about the "wall" I don't have a clue when it comes to setting your notifications. I only know about the wall from hearing others talk about it in Facebook. I hope you are doing okay and that your PT is going well.
Chris, I was so thrilled to hear about your miracles. I am glad you have a portable oxygen machine. I hope you won't have to stay on it for long after having further testing. I know ten weeks is a long time but hopefully the portable machine will be less cumbersome. I am so glad you finally got in to see a pulmonologist and so quickly after your found him/her. I was really thrilled about your half sister agreeing to do the Beth Moore Bible study with you. That is awesome. When we were studying that particular study we remarked on the fact that there are so many intricately woven passages in the Bible that corroborate the prophecies predicted that come to fruition in the New Testament that how could anyone not believe in God and the Bible as truth if they only knew what was in it.
I know that my Ester series disappeared on Youtube and only a few of the sessions are there. Are you still able to access all of A Women's Heart series? I ended up buying the all of the videos from Lifeway only because I wanted to work ahead think I would for sure need knee surgery.
I was just talking to a HOA board member who was an IT person at 3M before retiring. She is a genius at technology. She was saying you could have your own zoom sessions with members of your family. Maybe you could do something like that or Facetime where you can actually see each other as you share your thoughts on the videos and the homework. I know this study will bless both of you as I really felt like it was life changing.
Teka, how are you doing? Did you get to go outside and enjoy the Spring time. I forget when you said the mud season was over. How is your knee doing? I am very fortunate that after the first couple of days of terrible pain as fast as the pain started it left as quickly. I am wearing a knee stabilizing brace which is a tremendous help. The more active I am I start to get some pain. I have not tried resuming my walking yet. My surgeon gave me the ok to do that but I am supposed to start at a 1/2 mile only.
Wheatfields, I hope you can get some cortisone shots in your trigger fingers. I know those were a game changer for me. It was interesting because I suffered with a lot of needless pain because my primary doctor said there is nothing they can do until it gets so bad you need surgery. I went to a hand surgeon and he gave me a couple of shots and that is all I needed. No pain after that. I do think mine was caused my the Anastrozole. I had heard of other cancer patients having similar issues with their fingers. Hopefully your doctor will have some treatment for your sore collar bone too. I hope we all can figure out all the changes here. Technology is certainly our friend until it's not!!!!
GB. how are you doing? I hope your work space situation is improving and your insurance gets figured out.
Have a great day dear sisters.
Love,
Nancy
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I am not here to troll your beliefs. But this situation left me speachless and I didn't want to insult long-time BFFs. I was raised in a christian environment, but don't participate now. Can anyone explain what was meant by this comment? Other than "thoughts & prayers".
Some friends and I were texting about the ongoing random shootings. One of them referred to a friend who is not a believer and afraid to go to work after a mass shooting at her place of work. I don't try to engage or come across as agnostic, if people have beliefs different from mine that's okay. I can't even put a context to this. Is it good that five people were killed instead of six? Is it good that the shooter was killed also? Is "good" even part of the discussion? I guess the believers were even stumped, as nobody continued the conversation.
"Prayers that she sees God in this tragic incident."
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Nopink2019,
I saw your post earlier but I didn't have time to respond. I have been praying for you in the mean time. I have a doctor's apt coming up soon. I will respond to your post later this afternoon or maybe this evening.
Nancy
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Dear Nopink2019,
I am sorry for this person who endured a mass shooting at her workplace and is afraid to go to work. That is equally understandable and tragic. The fact that you sought out this particular thread I find interesting. Initially I thought that you were looking for a debate. Then I felt compassion for you even though I have never met you or know much about you other than what I can see with your stats. It is obvious that you have been through a lot. I cannot even imagine what it is like to go through treatments in 2008 and then be on an AI for 7 yrs and then to know your cancer spread anyway. If you would allow me to ask a very pointed question. Are you mad at God? You are allowed to feel that. You can tell him exactly how you feel. What does He feel towards you? I can answer that without a doubt. He loves you more than you will ever know. He knows what you have been through and what you are going through now. He knew you before you were even in the womb. Even though you came here wanting to know how a believer could respond to this terrified woman is really not my place to answer as I don't know what was said or really have a grasp of the conversation and the parties involved. I do not feel like that was your real motivation in coming here. I think your feelings towards God are so intermingled in this situation that you may not even be aware of that. I don't mean to be presumptuous. The more I study the Bible which for the last many months has been an in depth study with Beth Moore, I have really started to understand the character of God much more intimately and I have been a Christian for many, many years. I really do feel that all of the answers that anyone would ever need can be found in the Bible. I am going to pray that God will make himself very, very real to you and that you will come back to Him. You don't have to go through this life without Him. If I did not have God as my anchor I can't imagine what my life would look like now? My life has not been a bed of roses and that was never promised to Christians. In fact the Bible says in this life their will be trouble. That doesn't mean we have to go through it alone. Reach out to Him first by being totally honest with your feelings of doubt, possible anger and fear. He is waiting for this very thing. His arms are wide open for you to run to Him and let Him comfort you.
Love in Christ,
Nancy
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I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Love,
Nancy
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bandwoman &teka, I haven't felt mad at God or really anyone about MBC. In fact I'm very grateful for understanding friends and family who accept my declining abilities but know that visits with them help my attitude so much. I can't figure out who I could be mad at. It's just a fact of life, and we all get something.What threw me about my friend's statement was about the "good" in the shooting. I think teka, must be correct in this instance and my friend misspoke. Really meaning to say that she hoped the woman could see good in the world, even after this tragedy. That's why I didn't comment directly to her, I think letting it go is the best answer
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Nopink2019
Your post never directly quoted this person as saying anything about good. Maybe my misunderstanding. I thought you were upset about this "Prayers that she sees God in this tragic incident."
Yes, I think we have all experienced well meaning people who can say some really insensitive things. When that happens to me I just smile and move on knowing that they really didn't think through how their words would be interpreted.
I think you are smart to just let it go. Life is too short. Being grateful for your friends and family and how that helps your attitude is a blessing.
Have a good rest of your weekend. Thanks for popping in to this thread.
Nancy
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Hi everyone,
I hope you are enjoying this weekend. I finally made it back to church. I hadn't been there since Palm Sunday. It was not all due to my knee. My continual infections were part of the absence. I saw my primary doctor on Friday and asked if he would let me try Diflucan which is a much less cumbersome treatment of my issues. It may be too early to tell if it is working. Have any of you been on this med before?
After my windows installation the guy was here a few days ago for staining of my inside oak trim. The installers put blue painters tape down for him. Unfortunately in peeling off the tape it also peeled off my paint and in some cases pulled away my wallpaper. I felt bad for the one guy that did the staining. He was from Poland and so excited to be in the United States saying it is the best country in the world. He did a great job on the staining and I don't fault him for the tape. However when inspecting some of my windows I found a deep scratch on the glass on one window and another issue with the screen on another. I was not supposed to open my windows and was to let them settle for three days. Then after that we had a period of rain so I didn't notice these issues initially. I hope they will come back and fix these issues without any hassles.
I am really relieved that the main installation is over. I feel like I can breathe now. Today was a pretty warm day and I didn't have to turn the AC on at all so I am taking that as a very good sign that these windows will prove to be very energy efficient.
Have a good night dear sisters.
Love,
Nancy
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Good morning... nothing about anything is resolved yet. There was air mold testing done at work, so it will be interesting to hear the results.
Bled quite a bit again with my Zoladex this past week. Had to hold pressure and ice for awhile, and it opened back up when I took the bandage off a few hours later. Pressure and ice again. The nurse talked to the oncologist, who remains "unconcerned." Ok. At least I did not get a hematoma with this one just a small bruise. Perhaps ice and significant pressure is the key. They never hold pressure after Zoladex just dab it and put a bandaid on. I've always wondered why, being that it's an enormous needle. More like a spork really. Anyway, apparently the doctor said the more Zoladex shots you get, the more likely you are to bleed. I guess because the vessels are disturbed? Honestly I'd think it's the other way around because of scar tissue. I don't know. I might call her nurse navigator this week to discuss. I feel like the doctor is being a little dismissive, and it wouldn't be the first
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gb, I'm sorry you are dealing with your MO who seems dismissive. I agree that calling the nurse navigator might be a good idea. I'm happy with my MO and my PCP. I had a nurse navigator the first time and I really liked her. Shrugging off an increase in bleeding after your Zoladex shots doesn't help. The spork/needle image gave me the willies.
I'm thinking about messaging my MO about some swallowing problems I'm having. Excuse me for shouting, but I. DON'T. WANT. ANOTHER. TEST!!! I wouldn't mind a barium swallow but I DON"T want a scope shoved down my throat - at least if I'm awake.
We had a good visit with my dad and then with my college girlfriends. Drive home yesterday was about six hours. Not bad and traffic wasn't horrible (as I said from the passenger seat)!
Wishing everyone a good Monday. Today is our 35th wedding anniversary. I am so thankful for this man!
Carol
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GB, I'm sorry that you are having such a time with these shots. I have had my MO be very dismissive when I was having a difficult time with my AI. For quite a few years I was handed off to his PA and I really like her until she transferred to another clinic. Now I am back with the same guy. I know what that feels like and it is very frustrating and disappointing. My Dad had prostate cancer and I think he may have had the same shots. He never said the name but would refer to them as his hormone shots. They gave him hot flashes but I don't remember him having any issues with the shot itself. How long will you be on these? Do you have them once a month? I will add this to my prayers for you. I do hope your work environment improves as well.
Carol, I am so sorry to hear that you are having swallowing problems. After my neck surgery in 2001 I was told I would have swallowing problems and it would go away. Well, mine never went away. I had the barium swallow test and they could see the problem but there was no solution. My brother in law just recently had an upper endoscopy for his swallowing problem and there was no cancer or anything but I don't think they could do anything for him either. I only have issues with pills and I have learned to tilt my head to one side and that seems to make a difference. I don't know if that is any help at all to you but I am sorry you are dealing with another issue. I would be yelling in all caps too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On a more cherry note………………….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Nancy
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