Morning all. Over the past few weeks, I have been having some numbness in my thigh when Im sleeping and it has been hanging around a bit through the day. I have always had trouble with lumbar pain but also have some upper spine discomfort. GP said he is unconcerned, thinks maybe an irritated nerve, howevwr has given me a referral for a bone scan for peace of mind. We are booked to go on a little holiday with daughter and her family and just knowing this has been suggested has made her really anxious. ( I also have something going on with uterus and need yo return for extra scans the day before we go on holidays) . I just hate stressing my family any more than i need to. Just not sure whethwr to go do it before holiday and if bad news then i have wrecked everyone's holiday,or leave it and see how i am on a couplr of werks and do it when i get back. GP didnt seem concerned. Thoughts ????PS i have also recently startwd lexapro and have seen tingling and numbness can be a side effect of that!

Thanks @kmakm and @arpie. No one understands the agony of waiting for results like someone else who's done it too! Cheers for your support, yep time to enjoy some fun times with family. Xx

@Michelle B I would have the scan for peace of mind. You’ll enjoy your trip when you get the all clear. Worst case scenario, you have got onto it early and can deal with it. I had a spot on one of my scans and had a whole body scan earlier this year. It was stressful, but once I booked in I could hand it over to the doctors to find out. I got the all clear and I hope you get good news back too. I’ve had 3 whole body scans in total. Remember to keep your eyes closed during the scan and visualise a place you love to be. This will help. I know exactly how you feel. Your family is probably more stressed by the what if’s and your well-being than any holidays or scans. x

Hi Rose18,Thanks for your reply and sound advice. I have an appointment for Wednesday! Fingers crossed all wull be okay. As always it is more the worry of burdening our families thank dealing with it ourselves. I will definitely take your advice ,close my eyes and go somewhere nice in my mind. I have had one body scan before, the morning of my surgery and apart from being anxious was okay.Thanks again for your support, nice to talk to those that truly understand where we are coming from.Take care, Michele x

Thanks, Rosie 18 and arpie for your support!! Fingers crossed for good results xx

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Michele_B
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8 years ago
Feeling very fortunate xx
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lrb_03
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8 years ago
That's great to hear.
As has been said earlier, now go enjoy your time away
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Sister
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8 years ago
Great news! Now you can enjoy yourself without worrying.
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Michele_B
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8 years ago
Thanks @kmakm and @arpie. No one understands the agony of waiting for results like someone else who's done it too! Cheers for your support, yep time to enjoy some fun times with family. Xx
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arpie
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8 years ago
Fantastic @"Michele B" ..... a big load off your mind!! Now go & have some fun with the family! :)
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Michele_B
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8 years ago
Thanks so much @Rose18, such a relief. Will be so happy to spend some lovely time with my family. Xx
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kmakm
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8 years ago
Whoo hoo!
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Anonymous
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8 years ago
Great to hear @Michelle B. You must be so relieved. Enjoy your holiday. x
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Michele_B
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8 years ago
Yay!!! All clear for the bone scan. Has been a very looong morning waiting for results but so worth it!! Thanks so much for encouragement and support. It meant a lot at a pretty anxious time. Xxx
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Michele_B
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8 years ago
Thanks, Rosie 18 and arpie for your support!! Fingers crossed for good results xx
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