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Khane
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Very, very doubtful. I drink so much water on a daily basis my urine is usually entirely clear.
Just to play pseudo MD I think it's more likely an issue with my lungs than anything else. The reason I say that is because usually lifting is fine except for things like deadlifts. When I do deadlifts I tend not to breath as much (just a bad habit) and that particular exercise sometimes puts me in the same state. But it could also be some kind of inner ear thing maybe? A lot of up and down on deadlifts as well so maybe it's some weird equilibrium issue. Maybe I have vertigo.
Oh and I used to smoke a pack a day too. Though this all started before I ever started smoking, and continues even though I've since quit.
Maybe I'm just a pussy.
pharmakos
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My oncologist was being overly optimistic when she told me I probably wouldn't need radiation. Talked to the radiation specialist today -- gotta do four weeks of daily radiation starting on the 22nd.
God dammit.
Gavinmad
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I realize it's small potatoes compared to you assholes one-upping me with cancer, but the PA said it's the worst nasal lesion he's ever seen. I could see on the endoscope video a giant (relatively speaking) patch of exposed cartilage right in the center. Expecting a call later in the week after he consults with a surgeon. It's a relatively minor deflection so I hope to god they don't end saying a septoplasty is the best way to fix things.
Good luck with your therapy man. May the Chemo eradicate all those nasty cancer cells and you can turn around and give it a hearty "FUCK YOU!" after it is cured. Never to see it again.
Woefully Inept
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pharmakos
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thanks guys.
radiation is going to be way easier than chemo. i was in and out in 45 minutes today, and the first day is a long day because on day one patients get another x-ray to make sure they got lined up right, and they meet with the doctor. i should be in and out in like 20 minutes most days.
and the radiation is just targeting one lymph node, so i should barely notice any side effects. they say i'm just going to feel fatigued, and the skin over where they're zapping me might get dried out and flaky.
its a one hour drive to the radiation center, tho (i live in the middle of nowhere), and i have to go every week day for the next four weeks. that's going to be the worst part about the whole thing.
radiation is going to be way easier than chemo. i was in and out in 45 minutes today, and the first day is a long day because on day one patients get another x-ray to make sure they got lined up right, and they meet with the doctor. i should be in and out in like 20 minutes most days.
and the radiation is just targeting one lymph node, so i should barely notice any side effects. they say i'm just going to feel fatigued, and the skin over where they're zapping me might get dried out and flaky.
its a one hour drive to the radiation center, tho (i live in the middle of nowhere), and i have to go every week day for the next four weeks. that's going to be the worst part about the whole thing.
They said I have a hemorrhoid the size of a thumb up there. Eat more fiber. It has gotten a bit better with more fiber intake but not solved but that happens.
Two colonoscopies earlier there was not one though so I feel justified in going in a third time.
Gavinmad
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Had the nasal lesion biopsied today. Was watching on the camera, expected him to cut off a neat little piece with a blade, so I was somewhat surprised when he just used a pair of pliers and just ripped a chunk of the mucosa clean off.
If the biopsy shows no signs of vasculitis and the lesion continues to refuse to heal on its own, I'm going to have to get a graft done :-/
If the biopsy shows no signs of vasculitis and the lesion continues to refuse to heal on its own, I'm going to have to get a graft done :-/
Jx3
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Been having a lot of stomach problems. Went to the doctor, did some tests. I came back anemic. Doctor suggested maybe I'm allergic to gluten. So I don't eat bread for awhile. I don't feel worse but I also don't feel better. I don't have as many stomach problems but it's mainly because I just stop eating. I've lost 95lbs in 6 months. Doctor is not happy with this. I get a endoscopy and colonoscopy yesterday.
Endoscopy looks fine, nothing wrong. Colonoscopy not so good, apparently I have a mass so large in my guts that the camera can't get past. I'm scared out of my fucking mind and I get all weekend to dwell on it. Doctor is doing a biopsy on it and is scheduling a CT scan. Like holy fuck I'm 33, no one in my family has had cancer that I know of. Granted most of my family checks out around the age of 60 due to heart problems or they get shot. So i'm here on RR trying not to flip the fuck out because when I try to talk to my girlfriend about it all I get is "stay positive." Seriously what kind of bullshit advice is that? Stay positive, what the fuck is that going to accomplish? I should smile while they core me out like a fucking apple?
Sorry I'm rambling but I'm freaking out. There is literally no one in my life that has had to deal with this so I come to Rerolled to cry like a bitch. Wow, that sounds even more depressing when its typed out.
Endoscopy looks fine, nothing wrong. Colonoscopy not so good, apparently I have a mass so large in my guts that the camera can't get past. I'm scared out of my fucking mind and I get all weekend to dwell on it. Doctor is doing a biopsy on it and is scheduling a CT scan. Like holy fuck I'm 33, no one in my family has had cancer that I know of. Granted most of my family checks out around the age of 60 due to heart problems or they get shot. So i'm here on RR trying not to flip the fuck out because when I try to talk to my girlfriend about it all I get is "stay positive." Seriously what kind of bullshit advice is that? Stay positive, what the fuck is that going to accomplish? I should smile while they core me out like a fucking apple?
Sorry I'm rambling but I'm freaking out. There is literally no one in my life that has had to deal with this so I come to Rerolled to cry like a bitch. Wow, that sounds even more depressing when its typed out.
I won't give you the 'stay positive' speech. It didn't work for me but I will say that what did help me is "there is nothing you can do right now" and I just rolled with that for a while.
You might get hit by a car on the way to the doctor (or shot like the rest of your family?) or you might show up and they biopsy it and it's your dead twin and they just remove it. At this point you can't know what is going to happen so just drink a little and enjoy the weekend and then go in there ready to kick ass.
When you get your diagnosis though is where the "stay positive" might help a little. How? Look up whatever it is and go read the worst case scenario first, get that out of the way. Spoiler alert no matter what it is the worst case is going to be death. Now you got that out of your system, look up the best case. The best case is going to be some kind of returning back to 100% normal. Strive for that. Don't hope it will happen, don't pray about it, don't think happy thoughts. Put the effort in to help yourself get through it. Eat the way they tell you during treatment. Keep an upbeat demeanor, not because you are going to be happy but because the stress of being down won't help you recover. Live life during it and don't get into a rut of depression. Might all be easier said than done but it worked for me.
IF you eventually have to do chemo remember they never tell you this but you lose even your ass hair and when that grows back it tickles your asshole something awful. Your farts will also get trapped often because no hair in your crack lets that light sweat seal your ass shut.
pharmakos
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i just went through chemotherapy. not going to lie, it sucked a whole fuck of a lot, but i made it through.
i'm 29 btw.
The stay positive thing is pretty important. The placebo effect is a real, measurable thing and a huge part of that is state of mind. In some cases, simply believing treatment works can make a physical difference.
Obviously getting scared and upset over finding something like that is not only a shock but a terrible reminder of how mortal we all are. Naturally you're going to go through some steps with this and coming to terms with that is difficult. Still it is important to try and remain positive, believe in the treatments and plan to get better. That is what is important. Get better, fix the problem 100% and continue on with life.
Borzak
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Here's an odd deal. Last week it got so hard to breathe I couldn't do anything. Sitting at the computer I was gasping. Walking to the other side of the house took 15 minutes of preperation and such.
My mom said try some stuff that's made to combat acid reflux. I have had stomach pains and the constant constipation. I was like no. She pushed it saying she had read it helped a lot of people. I took it, you're supposed to go 14 days taking it. Within 2 days I wasn't gasping for breath. Within 3-4 I was back to normal breathing and today I mowed about 2 acres of the yard this morning and weed eated some.
Gastro said odd things can happen lol. Have a colonscopy next week and the other way down whatever they call it. We'll see. The MS doctor keeps harping on fatigue but I really wouldn't call it fatigue. Not being able to breathe is totally different from fatigue.
My mom said try some stuff that's made to combat acid reflux. I have had stomach pains and the constant constipation. I was like no. She pushed it saying she had read it helped a lot of people. I took it, you're supposed to go 14 days taking it. Within 2 days I wasn't gasping for breath. Within 3-4 I was back to normal breathing and today I mowed about 2 acres of the yard this morning and weed eated some.
Gastro said odd things can happen lol. Have a colonscopy next week and the other way down whatever they call it. We'll see. The MS doctor keeps harping on fatigue but I really wouldn't call it fatigue. Not being able to breathe is totally different from fatigue.