Abby Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I haven't been around so much the last few months so sorry to come crawling in and weep but I know you guys are great at listening :flowers: I yam feeling very sorry for myself Since June last year I have been having back and shoulder problems and have been to see various doctors about it. Went to the orthopaedic surgeon in November who scared me silly and sent me for an urgent MRI scan the next day, though I then had to wait 4 weeks to see him for the results. They diagnosed a benign bone tumour in my upper right arm. Though they said they were quite sure it was benign they referred me to the Tumour Clinic at the Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital. I went to see them after New Year and they diagnosed probable Rotator Cuff Tendonitis (knackered shoulder muscles) caused by all the kitchen work I now do, which explains all my symptoms but said that the bone tumour or lesion was a bit of an unknown. Almost certainly benign but again, they wanted to be sure. They went away to talk about next steps. Today they rang up and said while they weren't too worried they wanted to do a biopsy to see what it is. Despite everything they say about it almost certainly being benign I am still scared. I was feeling better about it all, but today I am back down in the dumps again. My family are being great, but I haven't told my two best friends yet as they are both pregnant and I didn't want to worry them before I had something firmer to tell them. I will tell them now as I need a general aneasthetic for the biopsy and also I can't hide it any longer as I've started avoiding talking to them. It's crap. Christmas was wierd. We've been stressed for months now, both going off to cry in corners. Not many people here know and my friends and family live along way away. Also, my chances of getting properly on top of the tendonitis are very low, unless a steroid injection offers a miracle cure, because I can't stop using it. I am rather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 oh hun, im sorry your so upset. you know we are here if you want a shoulder to cry/rant on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sorry to read of your health problems. I feel useless because I don't know what to say so I'm sending some and lots of good thoughts and hopes that everything turns out well and you will come through all this and be well again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Flippin heck Abby! You must have been sick with worry. Glad to hear that your family are being supportive but I am sure that your friends would want to know. Just because they are pregnant doesnt stop them being there for you. I really hope that you can get the results that you want and quickly to put your mind at ease. As for the treatment, is there any 'hands on' treatment that might help? Maybe heat therapy or acupunture? You will get through this latest challenge with the help of those around you. Please dont apologise for not being around. We all know how busy you are and everyone has 'stuff' in life that they have to take time to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billydog Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Lots of good thoughts coming your way Abby No wonder you are feeling rough - lots to deal with. Hope you get sorted soon. Know it's hard to tell friends stuff when they're pregnant - you don't want to worry them or 'spoil' their happy pregnancy, but I'm sure they don't think like that and will be 'cross' (not really cross but can't think of the word I want!!) you haven't told them before now. On a practical level are there any gadgets which might help ease the strain on your back/shoulder/arm? Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I've nothing constructive to add, just wanted to give you one of these , the waiting must be hellish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Aww, Abby Can't offer any advice I'm afraid but wanted to send you some 's Hoping you get some good news soon and some relief for the pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemstone Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh you poor thing, hope you feel better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 i think you are doing the right thing by telling your friends, if it were one of my friends i would want to know pregnant or not i bet they have been worrying about you as you have stopped talking to them. i hope the steroid injection helps and your biopsie goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Abby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Big for you at this worrying time. Hell hun, you should know that you can tell us lot anything. We'll try to think of things for you to try, or just be a virtual shoulder for you to cry on. Rant and wail to us all you want, if that is what makes you feel better. Loads of positive thoughts are winging their way to you. Hope that the docs can soon help you with something REALLY positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 The biopsy could be a really positive thing - it might get rid of your worst fears Your friends would want to know as they would hate for you to be going through this alone and feel that they were not able to help you - so let them! I hope you don't have much more waiting to do for the appointment, and no crawling or apologising is permitted in the Refuge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh heck Abby. I've no advice but I definitely agree with others, tell your friends. They would want to help. :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 oh im so sorry youve been feeling like this please vent to us as much as you need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'm so sorry you are having a rubbish time Abby I agree with the other Fugees, I'm sure your friends would want to know so they can support you just as you will support them when needed. Sending you masses of good thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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