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alfredo

(60,134 posts)
Wed Apr 3, 2019, 09:41 PM Apr 2019

Went to head and neck today

They ran a scope down my nose into my throat. They said the left side of my throat is paralyzed and swollen. They are sendimg me back for a CT scan to check to make sure. If they found something they will have to take a sample. A PET scan is then called for.

While there they changed my MIC-Key.

Now it is not the time to worry.

So I won't

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Went to head and neck today (Original Post) alfredo Apr 2019 OP
Definitely a good idea not to worry, dear alfredo... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2019 #1
Yeah, worry is a waste of time. alfredo Apr 2019 #3
But they didn't see anything in your throat? The swelling and paralysis could sinkingfeeling Apr 2019 #2
I'd cross my fingers, but the damn Arthritis makes that uncomfortable. alfredo Apr 2019 #5
Keep me posted. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #4
Thanks. I have made a custom setup for black and white. alfredo Apr 2019 #6

sinkingfeeling

(52,986 posts)
2. But they didn't see anything in your throat? The swelling and paralysis could
Wed Apr 3, 2019, 09:51 PM
Apr 2019

explain why you've had all the difficulty with attempting to eat. Hope the CT shows no growths.

alfredo

(60,134 posts)
6. Thanks. I have made a custom setup for black and white.
Wed Apr 3, 2019, 11:03 PM
Apr 2019

I had two doctors, and one made the comment, we caught it early. They were rather oblique when it came to the C word, so when she said that we caught it early, that might have been a gaff.

I got some good advice from my nutritionist too. EAT!

I hated that damn scope they ran up my nose and down my throat. I have a sore nostril now.

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