Well, got my blood work results - not too shabby. Granted, I have practically non-existent calcium and globulin levels - and my anion gap and AST are low too. My GFR is still at a Stage 2 for Kidney Disease and MCH is still elevated. But, all in all, nothing that would necessitate a CT scan. Apparently the calcium and globulin results are not uncommon in chemo patients and these are attributed to rapid tumor breakdown. Even though I didn't have chemo - the consensus is that it is from the tumors in the liver and kidney disappearing so quickly. So - something to grin about folks! I am quite relieved. Ok - if I have to deal with some type of kidney disease - then so be it. It sure beats the hell out of dealing with cancer.
I am still having some flank and right ribcage pain - but this I have been told could also be attributed to the current 'stress' that I am feeling as well as the fact that my liver and kidney are trying to heal.....and at least the pain is nothing like it was before....not in intensity nor frequency. The only real pain right now is the stupid ganglion cyst that is back in my left wrist - it hurts like mad!!! But, alls well that ends well.
I am not going to pursue a CT scan anytime soon. I went through too many of them previously - averaged about one per month - and need to give my body a break. Besides, my local hospital wanted me to drink those nasty Banana Smoothie Barium shakes - and the last time those messed my digestive system up something fierce. So I am looking forward to spending this weekend relaxing and maybe cooking instead of sitting around with scanxiety. I have had enough of that to last me a lifetime thank you very much.
I will try to post again over the weekend - but in case I get too busy enjoying the GORGEOUS weather we are supposed to have.....A Happy Memorial Day to Everyone.
I am still having some flank and right ribcage pain - but this I have been told could also be attributed to the current 'stress' that I am feeling as well as the fact that my liver and kidney are trying to heal.....and at least the pain is nothing like it was before....not in intensity nor frequency. The only real pain right now is the stupid ganglion cyst that is back in my left wrist - it hurts like mad!!! But, alls well that ends well.
I am not going to pursue a CT scan anytime soon. I went through too many of them previously - averaged about one per month - and need to give my body a break. Besides, my local hospital wanted me to drink those nasty Banana Smoothie Barium shakes - and the last time those messed my digestive system up something fierce. So I am looking forward to spending this weekend relaxing and maybe cooking instead of sitting around with scanxiety. I have had enough of that to last me a lifetime thank you very much.
I will try to post again over the weekend - but in case I get too busy enjoying the GORGEOUS weather we are supposed to have.....A Happy Memorial Day to Everyone.