Swollen Parotid and possibly the Tonsillar gland

@LucyBell

Just a thought but diverticulitis can cause great discomfort, even in what medical staff call a mild case. I’d certainly get it looked at, it’s clearly not a short term thing. Hope it can be cleared up soon.

xx.  Maybe get checked out by your GP sooner than your surgeon's appt, if you can @LucyBell? 

What you are experiencing is NOT normal xx

Thanks - it's the surgeon who put me on anastrozole - I have the appt 1 week closer but CT scan still 30th unless a cancellation.
I have been having this issue for about 6 weeks, I was doubled up at physio and I thought - it's just wind.....but past 2 weeks terrible - my diet has always been pretty good and I am not having sugar, my dairy is limited and I don't eat much wheat either. Even taking a laxative and I am not over doing this - I can barely walk for the pain.....right now I am feeling good after 2 poops.....first one difficult - LOL sorry to be so graphic......It's 1.30pm and I have not eaten since 8.30 last night and that was chicken, salad....no onions just lettuce - I can't eat onions...I'm starving now so will have a smoothie....and maybe a couple of crackers....I'm thinking IBS - but I'm not a Dr but I do know my own body pretty good!! In myself I feel ok....except numb underarm, and knowing I had a cancerous lump and lymph node removed - I am still much better off than many here .....Positive thinking !!!!!
PS I did get Mintec - will try that also before eating :)

Thank you for message 

Hmmm sort of good that the Dr is unconcerned ... but the gas thing is another issue!!  Have you changed your diet much recently?  Have you Suddenly gone to a high fibre diet or cut out 'stuff' (or EATING more stuff) than usual?  I used to work in a Gynae ward & after their surgery - the women often had severe gas/bloating pain .... and warm Peppermint water used to be given to 'encourage it to come out' ..... 

I've not heard of Anastrozole giving gas/bloating problems .... Def ring your surgeon, tho usually it is the Medical Onc who prescribes the Anastrozole .... 

It sounds like maybe you should see a gastro guy too?

I hope it settles before you go away xx

Follow up - still nothing from nurse....but Dr not concerned....BUT - excruciating wind pain for weeks now - and wanting to go away Friday-Saturday - don't ant to be doubled in pain....or farting the whole time - LOL actually I won't mind that LOL

I'm fasting at least 8-9pm until 12-2pm to give my gut a rest - is this anastrolzole !!! If it is I'm giving it up I can't live like this.
As it was surgeon who put me on it do  try and bring my appt forward with her or just message her....I don't see her until 8th December....oh it's tuesday - was thinking it was sunday - I'll call her.

Hi @LucyBell,
Wow, that's not good enough, If I was you I'd contact the bc nurse again, she should return your call, that's not fair. Even if it's gone down, I'm sure it'd make you feel better if you could speak to her.
Fingers crossed you get a return call this time.
( haha! yes maybe on Optus!!!!)
x

Thanks ladies...well....I was booked to see my own GP but it had gone down a lot and she did phone me and had a chat ....by time of appt it clashed with partners specialist so I cancelled....felt better about it....BUT.....5 days and not even a reply from BC nurse....maybe she was on Optus ???  :smirk:

@LucyBell - I hope you've been able to have contact with your Onc & arrange to get that looked at

.... my motto is always, if something weird happens or stuff lingers for longer than 3 weeks ...

IF IN DOUBT, GET CHECKED OUT!

take care xx

@LucyBell I had a similar scare, with sudden severe hip pain.  My GP was also very difficult to get to (it’s those damn gatekeepers again) but I rang my surgeon who immediately arranged a bone scan.  I did ultimately have to have a hip replacement, but at least the scan proved negative for cancer.  You need a definite answer.  Keep pushing!

Hi @LucyBell, you probably won't settle until you know for sure what it is. It may be a mild infection I'm the gland or nothing or something but looking at Google and a quick visit to a weekend dr is not the answer.

Phone the regular GP, explain your stress about it because of your bc diagnosis and see if they can arrange an appointment so you can get them to check it out or get a referral for a scan. You could also phone the oncologist and advise your situation too. 

Take care