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XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 07:16 PM Dec 2023

Another call from dr UPDATE last post

Last edited Wed Dec 27, 2023, 05:33 PM - Edit history (1)

I went in for back xrays, and they found calcification upper right quadrant and calcified uterine fibroid. Now they wants tests. I'm terrified.

Cancer runs in my family. Mr X said of coarse schedule the OB and ultrasound. I want to not and bury my head in the sand. I can't take one more thing. I'm 58. Mother died of lung cancer at 60.
So anxious. TY for reading. Hope everyone is ok

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Another call from dr UPDATE last post (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 OP
Hugs. Take care of yourself. I'm sending peaceful, healthy vibes. onecaliberal Dec 2023 #1
Ty XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #3
I'm sure it's difficult not to jump to that mentally. onecaliberal Dec 2023 #9
TY XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #19
We are here. sheshe2 Dec 2023 #2
Thanks XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #4
I'm glad you have husband support-- viva la Dec 2023 #5
I have gallbladder issues XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #6
Gallbladders can cause so many issues. viva la Dec 2023 #7
I just had mine out in November. onecaliberal Dec 2023 #11
They do these tests as a precaution. They don't want to be sued by someone saying Maraya1969 Dec 2023 #8
I know I love you all XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #10
Sorry you are living with this anxiety right now. summer_in_TX Dec 2023 #12
Breathe. One step and then another. Easterncedar Dec 2023 #13
Stay encouraged, XanaDUer2. You're strong. You're loved. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2023 #14
My daughter has many uterine fibroids. Went with her to the gyno referral, they said 40-60% of all Ziggysmom Dec 2023 #15
Thank you XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #16
At the risk of sounding abrasive... OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #17
EDIT XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #18

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
3. Ty
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 07:26 PM
Dec 2023

I'll follow through with the tests. If its serious, maybe they'll catch it in time. My fear is another call saying something was found in my breasts.

onecaliberal

(35,833 posts)
9. I'm sure it's difficult not to jump to that mentally.
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 08:27 PM
Dec 2023

You’re doing all you can to address it. We’re here to talk and more importantly, to listen.

viva la

(3,775 posts)
5. I'm glad you have husband support--
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 07:36 PM
Dec 2023

through this scary time! Here's hoping the news is better than you fear, and there's an effective treatment. There are so many advances in medical science these days!

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
6. I have gallbladder issues
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 07:41 PM
Dec 2023

And i eat crappy foods a lot. My gallbladder was twinging last month. So maybe that's the right quadrant issue.

onecaliberal

(35,833 posts)
11. I just had mine out in November.
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 08:28 PM
Dec 2023

The side pain and back pain are gone. I’ve suffered with it for years.

Maraya1969

(22,997 posts)
8. They do these tests as a precaution. They don't want to be sued by someone saying
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 08:25 PM
Dec 2023

"You should have done X,Y and Z and you didn't."

When I get really anxious I try something like counting backwards from 1,000 by 7. It's enough that I have to keep my mind engaged but not that much that I get really frustrated.

You are surrounded by friends here.

summer_in_TX

(3,213 posts)
12. Sorry you are living with this anxiety right now.
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 09:24 PM
Dec 2023

I so hope that whatever it may be is very treatable. In the meantime, we are with you in spirit and here for you.

Easterncedar

(3,524 posts)
13. Breathe. One step and then another.
Thu Dec 21, 2023, 09:54 PM
Dec 2023

I hope you get good news from the tests.
Hang on. We are here for you.

Ziggysmom

(3,574 posts)
15. My daughter has many uterine fibroids. Went with her to the gyno referral, they said 40-60% of all
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 03:03 PM
Dec 2023

women have fibroids. The calcified ones are just fibroids that are all and became hardened. Unless you have pain or bleeding, doctors usually leave them alone. Hope yours are not symptomatic.

It's so hard getting abnormal test results, made even worse over the holidays. Pray you can find some peaceful relaxing times and even enjoy yourself some.

I look forward to the holidays being over! My stepson passed away on Christmas Day 2011 due to an OD of OxyContin while drinking alcohol. My husband gets so depressed this time of year, it brings me down, too. You never really get over something like that. The stepson was a huge animal lover, so we go to shelters and make donations in his name. He also loved playing guitar, so we donate to charities that help kids get instruments. There is a charity called Guitars Not Guns that gives at risk kids guitar lessons. Their mission statement: "Music has the power to heal. We instill a love and appreciation of music that children can carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Stress relieving hugs sent your way!

w

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
16. Thank you
Fri Dec 22, 2023, 03:08 PM
Dec 2023

I read their benign. I'm worried about yet another call about finding calcifications in my bteasts.

I'm so, so sorry. I hope the holidays are peaceful and bring you all some joy

OldBaldy1701E

(6,354 posts)
17. At the risk of sounding abrasive...
Sat Dec 23, 2023, 08:49 PM
Dec 2023

Stop making up things until you know something!

I understand it though and I do it on occasion myself. Just know you are loved and have people who are there for you. (At least I hope you do!)

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
18. EDIT
Wed Dec 27, 2023, 05:32 PM
Dec 2023

I'm sorry to keep posting here... I'm telehealthing with my GP Friday about an abdominal upper quadrant ultrasound next month. Totally scared.

Thank you all I may post in here too much!

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