It's island time - limbo check in 9/20/012

[lusciousleaves]

Gowiththeflow, thank you for the warm hug. Your post brought tears to my eyes.

I've been referred out to a "blood specialist." They answered the phone, "Oncology."

I'm so not prepared for this as a possibility.

[gowiththeflow]

most welcome, more hugs

Gowiththeflow, thank you for the warm hug. Your post brought tears to my eyes.

I've been referred out to a "blood specialist." They answered the phone, "Oncology."

I'm so not prepared for this as a possibility.

LusciousLeaves, before you panic about the oncology office being where your blood doctor is, please know many hematologists work in oncology practices, but do far more than things like leukemia. Mine handled my anemia. after extensive genetic and other testing to rule out what else could have my hemoglobin at 7.3 even after a transfusion, I spent 2 days getting special iron by i.v. that went into my bones, confortable in a recliner with tv, books, a soft blanket and snacks, beside about 30 chemo patients.

Sad to have made you cry, unless tears of joy? I know you are going through alot, and can relate. be well my new friend!
~ Flow

[minivanmama]

Hi everyone. I am back and feeling so much better. The last few weeks have been rough. I never though that i would love the word prednisone!!

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

lusciousleaves - Don't panic just take a deep breath. Many blood doctors work in oncology. I am sending you a E-mail soon. so be on the look out.

Just know that you are being prayed for and lots of (((hugs))).

gowiththeflow - So good to see you. I have leg spazzies also and it makes me mad when i mess up my shoes. I can so relate.

Keep on counting your blessings. Lots of (((hugs)))

baydenoc - Keep hanging in there and we are praying. I hope you can get in to see your doctor soon and that they can get you some help.

Keep on posting and know that we are here. Lots of (((hugs)))

Fourpaws - I hope your apt with your doctor went well and you are on your way to answer again.

Get to feeling better and lots of (((hugs)))

Minniegirl - Good luck at the neuro. I pary that you will get some anwers.

Get to feeling better and lots of (((hugs)))

alishape - Enjoy your vacation. Lots of (((hugs)))

I will start the new thread in tomorrow. Lots of (((hugs))) everyon and thank you everyone. Lots of (((hugs)))

[minivanmama]

To theporcupine - Enjoy the vacation and i hope you will get some answers soon.

Lots of (((hugs)))

[lusciousleaves]

LusciousLeaves, before you panic about the oncology office being where your blood doctor is, please know many hematologists work in oncology practices, but do far more than things like leukemia. Mine handled my anemia. after extensive genetic and other testing to rule out what else could have my hemoglobin at 7.3 even after a transfusion, I spent 2 days getting special iron by i.v. that went into my bones, confortable in a recliner with tv, books, a soft blanket and snacks, beside about 30 chemo patients.

Sad to have made you cry, unless tears of joy? I know you are going through alot, and can relate. be well my new friend!
~ Flow

They were tears of relief. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm much better after the shock wore off. There are dozens of other possibilities still. I've met some others that have had this same thing happen, and hearing their experiences have helped too.

MVM, prednisone helped me feel a lot better, too. Be very careful with that stuff! It was surprising how many of my issues responded to it, from the irregular heartbeat to the painful thigh spasms. So glad to hear you're improving and feeling well. Thank you for the hugs and prayers. I'll watch for your email and am done panicking. It was only a couple of days, and compounded by some heavy school stress our son was experiencing. All better now and ready for the next step.

Tomorrow is the day I meet the new doc. It's better to find out sooner rather than later what this is. The sooner we find it and can start treating it, the less damage that occurs. The only thing is, having found something yanked me right out of denial. It wasn't a nice experience. lol Denial can be, well, bliss!

[baydenoc]

Minivanmama

Thank you for words of encouragement. You are a great source of support to everyone.

So happy you are feeling better. So many ups and downs.

I am going back to UofM for EMG test. They want their own. Really liked the Neuro, he seemed genuinely interested.

Will post again when get diagnosis. Actually having a hard time wrapping my brain around this.

Baydenoc