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HIT
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11 years ago

HIT

Hi

Question for everyone.  I have been having dizziness since chemo/radio .  Rang my onc after a baddish attack way back in July - balance out (hit the doorway walking through) nerve damage in feet and hands went haywire (which worried me more at time) felt like I'd been plugged into electrical socket!! Onc wasn't too worried as I had no headaches or nausea.  Just had to ring if it got worse or above started.  Hve worked out since that its my balance thats out, it can get fairly bad when tired, but the balance is allways just slightly out (especially at work on computer) more annoying than anything.  As I said its mild.

This last appointment I mentioned it to him and off for a brain scan - which was clear.  When he rang with results I was too busy doing happy dance and didn't listen closely to him.  He mentioned having MRI and ear may be damaged from chemo.  But didn't arrange any extra appt just next 3 month check.

Anyhow what I hadnt told him was that I am also getting funny feelings in right side of face - tightness behind ear, cheekbone, mouth and eye.  I didn't mention it cause I hadn't noticed it it was mild.  But while stressing over scan and then stressing over mammo / us every now and then it gets very noticable - no pain - if I do some relaxation things eases a lot.  Can't believe they don't think stress causes cancer!!

Pretty sure I've had it since chemo, but other things were worse than it!!

Anyhow decided I'm having my xmas break (2 weeks) then I'll go to local doc to get checked out.

Back to the question - anyone had same?  And does the CT brain scan pick up bone cancer as well.

Álso about 6 weeks ago while pruning hurt my right elbow, rested ti few days then continued pruning oh owww, did same rest and continue two more times.  Now I'm giving it a big rest, but its my right elbow and I'm not very good at lifting with left hand (kettle, frying pan etc)  So this pain is mostly mild but ongoing, so will get that checked I suppose as well!!!  Feel like a hypercondriac (scuse spelling).

Have had 2 bone scans, the last in July.  Am only on hercepton now but the bone pain is ongoing, eased a lot and mild but if I get cold I ache.  Second scan said whatever I had in my shoulders has spread to most of my bones, but no doc has commented on this so gather its age related (benign arthropathy).

So I've unloaded, thankyou for listening.

Pam

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  • JessicaV's avatar
    JessicaV
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Pam, years ago I was having a miscarriage and rang the doctor when the bleeding got heavy. He said call me back if you start bleeding heavily. I said I am bleeding heavily. He said call me back when it gets heavier. I ended up ringing the hospital who asked me a couple of questions and then asked for the address and said we want to send an ambulence for you immediately.

    Many doctors do not listen/ do not communicate well. And when you have so much going on. you are likely to find that you did not finish the conversation or what something clarified.  Can you call him at his rooms and ask the rest of your questions?

    Best wishes

  • JessicaV's avatar
    JessicaV
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Pam, years ago I was having a miscarriage and rang the doctor when the bleeding got heavy. He said call me back if you start bleeding heavily. I said I am bleeding heavily. He said call me back when it gets heavier. I ended up ringing the hospital who asked me a couple of questions and then asked for the address and said we want to send an ambulence for you immediately.

    Many doctors do not listen/ do not communicate well. And when you have so much going on. you are likely to find that you did not finish the conversation or what something clarified.  Can you call him at his rooms and ask the rest of your questions?

    Best wishes

  • arrow's avatar
    arrow
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Pam,

    I'm not much help with info but can def say you are not a (person who is imaging symptoms - can't spell it either) and keep asking questions. I had dizziness but it was low blood pressure (which enabled me to stop taking bp meds I've on for years - bonus)!

    Good luck for a quick hook up with a doctor who will realise that the anxiety is natural response to circumstances and be open and responsive and respectful. They are out there and are a wonderful support.

    Thinking of you and sending hugs xoxoxo

  • arrow's avatar
    arrow
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Pam,

    I'm not much help with info but can def say you are not a (person who is imaging symptoms - can't spell it either) and keep asking questions. I had dizziness but it was low blood pressure (which enabled me to stop taking bp meds I've on for years - bonus)!

    Good luck for a quick hook up with a doctor who will realise that the anxiety is natural response to circumstances and be open and responsive and respectful. They are out there and are a wonderful support.

    Thinking of you and sending hugs xoxoxo

  • HIT's avatar
    HIT
    Member
    11 years ago

    Once again thankyou Deanne, I will invest in some magnesium.  This site is fantastic for these tips.  I read that vit B can help with the neuropathy and I think it does.  Nothing like tried and tested.

    Sometimes I feel like a child, like when I found out that liver cancer can cause pain in the area - had various abdominal pains during chemo that continued for a while after - and suddenly I was so conscious of them, and the stress makes them worse I am sure.!!! 

    I hardly ever went to a doctor before bc and am doctor hopping at the moment to find one I trust.(not having much luck yet), but I will find one soon I am sure.  If this stops me enjoying my hols I will go to a doctor earlier. 

    Pam

  • HIT's avatar
    HIT
    Member
    11 years ago

    Once again thankyou Deanne, I will invest in some magnesium.  This site is fantastic for these tips.  I read that vit B can help with the neuropathy and I think it does.  Nothing like tried and tested.

    Sometimes I feel like a child, like when I found out that liver cancer can cause pain in the area - had various abdominal pains during chemo that continued for a while after - and suddenly I was so conscious of them, and the stress makes them worse I am sure.!!! 

    I hardly ever went to a doctor before bc and am doctor hopping at the moment to find one I trust.(not having much luck yet), but I will find one soon I am sure.  If this stops me enjoying my hols I will go to a doctor earlier. 

    Pam