Karen T
02-25-2005, 10:59 PM
Hello everyone!! I have to say that I had a very difficult time making the decision to post again. I became extremely discouraged with the way the boards have gone and needed to take a break. I would check in on occasion. After reading Susan's post about being accepted to the NP program, I had to log in and say congratulations!! I hope things go more smoothly here. Thank you to the women who have made this happen. Truly it is a service that is needed. Hopefully the cattiness is left at the door.
Things have been quite challenging in our household over the past few months. Our son (soon to be 12) was hospitalized with major depression (that was a horrible time in my life, to see him so distraught..with meds, counseling and some help in school things are improving!), my husband has been dealing with Kidney stones for a month now. He's had surgery in attempt to retrieve the stone, but that was unsuccessful. They put in a stent for approximately 10 days in the hope to dilate the ureter and allow it to pass. Keep your fingers crossed it works. So far, the pain is much better (thats a good thing!).
I have been dealing with a recurrence of migraine headaches. I had them as a child (related to puberty). They stopped for many, many years, but seemed to come back with a vengence over the past few months, happening every 14-21 days. My PCP talked with my Cardiologist and they gave the OK for me to try Zomig when I got a migraine. It seemed to be working. The last two times I used the med, I had tightness in my neck and jaw and chest pressure. The first time, it was mild, but the second time, it lasted hours and brought me to the ER. Within 10 minutes, I was evaluated and seen by an MD and plans were being made for me to spend the night. Fortunately, I convinced the ER doctor to call my cardiologist. If she (my cardio) felt that I should be admitted, I would. They decided that if all my tests came back normal, I could go home. My labs were good, no evidence of an MI but my Chest X Ray was abnormal. The computer system was down and they could not acces my old records. They decided I was safe to go home that night and follow up with my PCP. I had a repeat CXR and again it was abnormal. It was showing a "Right Hilar Enlargement". I had never heard of this before, totally different from any of my previous X rays (I finally did get a copy of old reports and everything was "normal" in that area). I did some research on the web and found that most things associated with this are not good things to have (cancer, aneurysm, etc). I stopped reading immediately!! My PCP ordered a CAT Scan. Fortunately that did not show any masses! (YEAHHH!)...we found this out on the day my husband ended up in surgery! It did show "linear scarring vs atelectis". My PCP says its nothing to be concerned about, possibly residual effect from the cardiomyopathy. I'm hoping thing are going to improve and quite down (I said that New Year's Eve and I'm still waiting!!). When things settle down, my hubby and I want to get away!! I do believe that your "frame of mind" has a huge impact on how you deal with things. A few years ago, there was no way I would still be sane after going through all this.
Ok.....that's enough for now.
Again, thanks to the ladies who have kept this going.
Karen
Things have been quite challenging in our household over the past few months. Our son (soon to be 12) was hospitalized with major depression (that was a horrible time in my life, to see him so distraught..with meds, counseling and some help in school things are improving!), my husband has been dealing with Kidney stones for a month now. He's had surgery in attempt to retrieve the stone, but that was unsuccessful. They put in a stent for approximately 10 days in the hope to dilate the ureter and allow it to pass. Keep your fingers crossed it works. So far, the pain is much better (thats a good thing!).
I have been dealing with a recurrence of migraine headaches. I had them as a child (related to puberty). They stopped for many, many years, but seemed to come back with a vengence over the past few months, happening every 14-21 days. My PCP talked with my Cardiologist and they gave the OK for me to try Zomig when I got a migraine. It seemed to be working. The last two times I used the med, I had tightness in my neck and jaw and chest pressure. The first time, it was mild, but the second time, it lasted hours and brought me to the ER. Within 10 minutes, I was evaluated and seen by an MD and plans were being made for me to spend the night. Fortunately, I convinced the ER doctor to call my cardiologist. If she (my cardio) felt that I should be admitted, I would. They decided that if all my tests came back normal, I could go home. My labs were good, no evidence of an MI but my Chest X Ray was abnormal. The computer system was down and they could not acces my old records. They decided I was safe to go home that night and follow up with my PCP. I had a repeat CXR and again it was abnormal. It was showing a "Right Hilar Enlargement". I had never heard of this before, totally different from any of my previous X rays (I finally did get a copy of old reports and everything was "normal" in that area). I did some research on the web and found that most things associated with this are not good things to have (cancer, aneurysm, etc). I stopped reading immediately!! My PCP ordered a CAT Scan. Fortunately that did not show any masses! (YEAHHH!)...we found this out on the day my husband ended up in surgery! It did show "linear scarring vs atelectis". My PCP says its nothing to be concerned about, possibly residual effect from the cardiomyopathy. I'm hoping thing are going to improve and quite down (I said that New Year's Eve and I'm still waiting!!). When things settle down, my hubby and I want to get away!! I do believe that your "frame of mind" has a huge impact on how you deal with things. A few years ago, there was no way I would still be sane after going through all this.
Ok.....that's enough for now.
Again, thanks to the ladies who have kept this going.
Karen