Just 2 months ago I was feeling really fit and healthy and celebrating 6 years clear. Now not sure what is ahead.This week I have had a hip ultrasound and CT scan of lumbar spine to investigate increasing pain in lower back and pelvis. I have mild hip bursitis and mild disc compression but the CT scan also picked up ‘something’ in my pelvis. The radiologist has recommended a bone scan. I have had increasing pain especially at night. Yesterday I saw a physio who is very concerned as in her opinion my pain is not explainable from a mild disc compression and very mild hip bursitis. I am seeing my GP for a bone scan referral tomorrow. Hopefully I can get an answer before the weekend. Am in too much pain to do what I normally do to keep busy in these situations - go for a walk, cook, clean etc. Bugger, bugger, bugger! Trying not to think too far ahead and it will be what it it will be but I am really feeling like ‘I know’.

So far so good. Actually have a copy of the CT scan report from the GP and it is not that alarming. Pretty sure my pain is nerve impingement from disc bulges. Still having a Bone scan to be sure but the ‘something’ in my pelvis has shown up in previous scans and is probably nothing sinister. Bone scan tomorrow. Feeling much less worried. What a roller coaster of emotions in the last 24 hours! Glad I can have the Bone scan and then hopefully just move onto physio to fix the back issues. Thank-you for the support. It helps to be able to share with others who understand that scan fear. :)xxx

Hi Tonya,Had the Bone scan and have not heard anything, so hopefully no news is good news. I’ve had a peek at the films and from my limited knowledge they look ok. They have only given me the films of the ‘problem area’ and I am reasonably sure that the spot is not cancer. It was picked up even in my original scans back in 2013 so surely would have caused an issue before this.My husband is away this weekend so I am just having a quiet time trying to get on top of the pain at night. Between a heat pack, nurofen and Panadol I had a better night last night. Don’t see my GP again until Thursday. I have some general blood tests to do before then too, just to check everything. Have managed to catch a cold in amongst all the medical visits this week.Thanks for checking in on me. I hope to update with confirmed good news in a few days. Then just need to get my disc bulges settled. The CT report also says I have glute tendon issues. I think that is making it hard to get comfortable too!Hope you are keeping well. Take care. xxxx

Hi DeanneI hope this is a simple nerve issue but goodness, don't all long term pains (we do wait a while before panicking !) make us think the worst / Scanxiety is the worst coming out in us.I am not a religious person but I sincerely pray the tests prove to be negative.You are a wonderful support to many ladies and we are all here to give you support.Sending bug cyber hugs <3 Summer

Good news confirmed! The bone scan was all clear, just a little arthritis and degenerative change in spine. The spot on the pelvis has been compared to my 2013 scan and is a stable benign lesion. Yay!The physio had the report when I saw her this morning. Also good news that most of my pain is from three damaged tendons which should improve quickly with specific tendon strengthening exercises. So hopefully I will be sleeping without pain in a couple of weeks.Thank-you everyone for your support. It really helped, especially that first 24 hours until I actually got to see the CT report and was then pretty sure the ‘something’ was not a worry. The roller coaster has returned to more even running for now! :)Take care. xxx

Thank-you for the support, it helps heaps! Managed to get some sleep and am feeling more positive and hopeful this morning. @TonyaM, I am hoping it is a similar thing for me, just nerve impingement pain. Hopefully I am back updating everyone with good news soon. xxx

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Deanne
Member
6 years ago
Good news confirmed! The bone scan was all clear, just a little arthritis and degenerative change in spine. The spot on the pelvis has been compared to my 2013 scan and is a stable benign lesion. Yay!

The physio had the report when I saw her this morning. Also good news that most of my pain is from three damaged tendons which should improve quickly with specific tendon strengthening exercises. So hopefully I will be sleeping without pain in a couple of weeks.

Thank-you everyone for your support. It really helped, especially that first 24 hours until I actually got to see the CT report and was then pretty sure the ‘something’ was not a worry. The roller coaster has returned to more even running for now! :)Take care. xxx
arpie
Member
6 years ago
What a Bugger about getting the cold, @Deanne - you've been thru the mill just now. I hope you've enjoyed your 'quiet time' without hubby ....... tho sometimes, it can be 'too quiet' I've found, when my hubby is away! LOL

Just make sure you take food with Ibuprofen/Anti Inflams - it can bite you in the bum if you don't! :(

All the best with your appt with your GP ... take care xxx
Romla
Member
6 years ago
Oh @Deanne I have been somewhat absent from the blog lately so missed your post.Am so sad about all that you’ve been thru this past week and am hoping the news continues to get better for you.Getting a cold on top of it all!

Not sure if it helps but for pain relief I found Dencorub Ice Therapy Arthritis gel at night very helpful these past few months for my tennis elbow. Gather you know Panadol and Ibuprofen can be taken together for a few days as they work synergistically for extra pain relief .

Not sure what else I can add to help but yes that scan fear is never far away from any of us.Thinking of you and sending hugs.
TonyaM
Member
6 years ago
Hi Deanne, that is sounding promising (not the bulging disc!) But we almost rejoice when it’s any health issue instead of cancer.Sorry you’ve caught a cold to rub salt into the wound.It’s like your body is really insisting you rest.I hope to hear in a few days time that you are celebrating your bulging disc!!
iserbrown
Member
6 years ago
Fingers crossed! Sounds like a double whammy with discs and glute - ouch!
Take care
Deanne
Member
6 years ago
Hi Tonya,
Had the Bone scan and have not heard anything, so hopefully no news is good news. I’ve had a peek at the films and from my limited knowledge they look ok. They have only given me the films of the ‘problem area’ and I am reasonably sure that the spot is not cancer. It was picked up even in my original scans back in 2013 so surely would have caused an issue before this.

My husband is away this weekend so I am just having a quiet time trying to get on top of the pain at night. Between a heat pack, nurofen and Panadol I had a better night last night. Don’t see my GP again until Thursday. I have some general blood tests to do before then too, just to check everything. Have managed to catch a cold in amongst all the medical visits this week.

Thanks for checking in on me. I hope to update with confirmed good news in a few days. Then just need to get my disc bulges settled. The CT report also says I have glute tendon issues. I think that is making it hard to get comfortable too!

Hope you are keeping well. Take care. xxxx
TonyaM
Member
6 years ago
Hi Deanne, did you have the bone scan?How did it go? Thinking of you.
xx
primek
Member
6 years ago
Oh I bet you feel better Deanne after reading that but will only feel "safe" once the bone scan is done.
June1952
Member
6 years ago
Hi Deanne
I hope this is a simple nerve issue but goodness, don't all long term pains (we do wait a while before panicking !) make us think the worst / Scanxiety is the worst coming out in us.
I am not a religious person but I sincerely pray the tests prove to be negative.
You are a wonderful support to many ladies and we are all here to give you support.
Sending bug cyber hugs <3
Summer
kmakm
Member
6 years ago
Phew!! :*