I ended up in ER twice over the past couple of weeks with relentless lower abdominal pain and pressure. I have visited my Oncologist Dr. Martin and my PCP Dr. Reese. On my second trip to ER, I was diagnosed with cystitis and started on antibiotics. I had symptoms of a UTI with urgency, frequency and pain. It was horrible. I was given Cipro and improved somewhat over the next several days but not back to normal by any means. I've been having a rough time for about the past month. According to the scans, the cancer has not exacerbated thank God! But, alot of terrible lower abdominal pain and discomfort continues. My PCP thinks it may be an infection around my necrotic tumor and is doubtful I even had cystitis. On Flagyl right now and go back to my Doc Tuesday. As of today, I am not having to take as many pain medications. I slept well last night without medication and I didn't wake up at 4 AM in pain. I hope that's a good sign! I have an appt. with another oncologist, Dr. Kilgore(the first one I saw in Birmingham after my diagnois)He is now in Knoxville at UT Hospital. Appt. is July 1. I'm gonna ask to have surgery to cut out the dang thing! I was told by my other Oncologist that it was too risky because of it's location to my bowel. I think I'm willing to take my chances. We think the pain could possibly be the tumor cells liasing and putting out toxins. Thats what my physician "friend" tells me. He's so dang smart! He tries to explain everything to me on the cellular level and I sit there trying to absorb it all and looking like a deer in headlights. I hope he's right. I have faith that he is. When he explains it, it all makes sense. If that's the case, the pain is worth the gain!
I continue with my laser light, magnetic, and alkaline adjunct therapy's. I honestly believe that they are what has kept the dragon at bay. Dr. Dennis, my physician friend, made me some alkaline water. It is sooo yummy! I can't believe the difference in the taste! I crave it!
Well, I popped my pain medication and am now headed out to Gobbler Knob to help Rand and my Paw-in-law with some projects. They're building our condo coup for our Guinny's. (I'm sure I didn't spell that right) Having our new land and the projects involved has been a wonderful experience and we're looking forward to making it our home soon! Please visit Gobblerknob.com and become a follower. You'll be able to follow our progress as we build our "Earth bag home" Too exciting!
Blessings, Hope and Peace to all~
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