A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)

[Emelia8]

Thanks everyone.  Well ... I finally got my results back.  The news is mostly good.  No evidence of bone cancer 🙏 and no fractures seen in the xrays 👍.  The bad part is that my lower spine and parts of my pelvis are a mess.  And severe narrowing (stenosis) of the structure where the nerve exits the spine, resulting in nerve compression.  Hence the considerable pain.  I am to keep up the strong pain meds as needed, and have physio 2 times per week (it has only been once per week for the past month) from now on.  The earliest I can get in to see my GP is 3 weeks time, and we will assess how things are going then.  If no improvement, surgery is an option.  I am much relieved about being cleared of cancer spread.

Also ... I had my first Pfizer vaccine jab today 🎉  My GP told me last Friday when I spoke to him that its really important that I have my vaccine, because I am one of the high risk people.  I explained to him my fears about the AZ vaccine and he told me to put my name down as an emergency cancellation person, to be contacted at short notice for any Pfizer cancellations.  I got that call at 9.50am this morning and told if I could be there by 10.20am I would get my Pfizer jab.  I got there, with a minute to spare!  I actually feel quite good about getting my vaccine.  I hadnt realised quite how anxious I had become about not having been vaccinated.  When seeing todays COVID news, I was able to reassure myself that at least I have been vaccinated now.  I have done the right thing for myself and for anyone close to me.  And my GP will finally stop lecturing me! 😂

So thats my news for the day.

Emelia 💞

[outlander]

@Emelia8

[Eve7]

Thanks for sharing @Emelia8  and I’m pleased you don’t have any spread of the cancer but I’m really sorry about your lower spine and pelvis. Hopefully something can be done to at least ease the pain.

Well done on having been vaccinated too, you’re one tough cookie!!

💖🌸💖🌸💖

[Former-Member]

@Emelia8  - doin' a happy dance for you re Not Cancer ✔️ and getting your COVAX ✔️ Two big worries out the way. Now to nurse that back and strengthen your core muscles etc... Avoid back surgery.

Important things I remember from nursing back problems:

- firm flat mattress

- lay, stand or walk - avoid sitting 

- heatpacks

- no lifting more than 5kg

- gentle exercise

Hope you sleep better tonight 😴

🌺💙🌺💙🌺💙🌺

@Anastasia any news re new psych? You've been quiet lately, you ok? 🌺

Hi @Eve7  @outlander  @BlueBay  hope you guys are good 💗

[Shaz51]

Hugs my @Emelia8 ❤❤👍🥰

[Bow]

@Emelia8 💕🌸🤗

[BlueBay]

I'm sorry @Emelia8  I just saw your post. Thsts not good you're in so much pain. But good that it's not cancer spreading. 🙏

Lots of hugs your way 

tske care xxxooo

[Faith-and-Hope]

So glad it's not cancer @Emelia8 ..... 💖🌹💕

[Owlunar]

@Emelia8 

Hi Em

It's not good to feel like crying but certainly understandable. You have been through so much in the last 12 months - and for longer than that - for your whole life - and you must feel exhausted - really in a back-to-the-wall position. It is important to take note of how much stress you have been under and your battle with cancer has been a battle you have been very much alone with.

I certainly hear you. And you feel so alone without your husband - both of these are life-changing events - and COVID - it is bad in NSW atm - in Victoria - less so but lock-down No 5.0 - this has gone on long enough but we must continue with the restrictions - it's not fun at all - it's really hard yards and it does more than just test us

I'm glad you have had your first COVID vaccination. This is a good thing - I feel better for being vaccinated.

What can I say that would be supportive. That I hear you and understand. I know what it is like to have health problems when you are alone. I am glad you have some strong pain medication - it will help you to sleep at least - I know - sometimes it can make us feel batty but we can take it at night or during the night if it helps us sleep.

So - it is good news that your cancer hasn't spread - perhaps with your experience this doesn't reassure you  - perhaps it does - I do hear though - tough yards indeed

Thinking of you

Dec

[bipolarbunny]

@Emelia8  Oh Em I'm so happy for you it was good news! That must be a load off. I'm sorry you are still experiencing so much pain. I hope double visits to the physio can help. Congrats on getting your vaccine too! Feels good doesn't it?! I'm so glad I got mine a couple of weeks back with everything that's happening. 

Take Care hon, will keep sending you positive vibes & hugs xx

BB 🐰💙