Thinking of you, Mike, and sending more get-well vibes...
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How are you doing, Mike?
I hope you're feeling better. Dottie too!
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I hope you feel better and they figure out what is going on soon!!
Holy Moly! Just found this thread and I am hoping to hear good news when Mike comes back! It sucks when they aren't sure what's wrong with you and then you get sick.. Feel better soon!
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I went and had the ultrasound, and the tech said right away it was an enlarged lymph node. This was Friday evening, so they said they would forward it to the doctor Monday.
On Tuesday, I missed a call from the doctor. When we finally connected, she said that although such things usually resolve themselves, since it was so large, she wanted me to see a surgeon and have it removed and biopsied.
I was reluctant, and I gave her two reasons:
1. It appeared very suddenly.
2. In my volunteer work at the shelter, I get scratched (just little snags, etc.) every week, and I had one on that arm that looked a little red. I wondered if bartonella was a possibility. When she heard that, she changed her mind and prescribed a Z-pack and a couple of weeks of observation.
It's still swollen, but no longer painful.
On Tuesday, I missed a call from the doctor. When we finally connected, she said that although such things usually resolve themselves, since it was so large, she wanted me to see a surgeon and have it removed and biopsied.
I was reluctant, and I gave her two reasons:
1. It appeared very suddenly.
2. In my volunteer work at the shelter, I get scratched (just little snags, etc.) every week, and I had one on that arm that looked a little red. I wondered if bartonella was a possibility. When she heard that, she changed her mind and prescribed a Z-pack and a couple of weeks of observation.
It's still swollen, but no longer painful.
That's a good sign if the pain has gone away. for continued healing
Glad you're feeling better!
I'm a little late to this thread, but I wanted to send along some good vibes and prayers your way!
