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Awaiting appointment for scan and biopsy

Eliza83
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Having been to drs about swollen lymph glands a few times in the past few months and getting no were because my inflammatory markers in my bloods are always coming back as abnormal I didn’t dare go back again when the ones in my groin started to get bigger.

Wishing I’d not been so stupid now! Turns out after finally taking the chance of looking like a crazy hypochondriac I went back today!

The GP said it’s not even my glands in my groin it’s actually a large mass attached to my hip bone and extending out into my pelvis! That would probably explain the constant ache.

Anyway he’s referred me for a scan and biopsy so guess it’s just the waiting game to play now!

 

  • Offline in reply to Honey_M

    Yes this Sunday so didn’t take long at all really. I’m going back to my gp today though as I’ve got two rock hard marble size lumps in my neck now and I was going to wait for the scan but all my family are telling me just to go back and get it checked as I feel shocking I’ve been sleeping about 15 hours a day this last week and just feel generally like I’ve been hit by a bus!

     

    Hope he scan goes ok today xx

  • Offline in reply to Eliza83

    I think your family gave you the right advice! At least the scan is so soon, you wouldn't want to wait ages. Hopefully it's nothing more sinister I think when lymph nodes are concerned it's not uncommon for more to swell up! What did the GP say?

    I feel really tired too, it's the stress you know. Make sure you look after yourself and remember that at least you're getting it checked soon.

    The scan went ok, the hubby was very nervous when we got to the hospital but he did really well:)

    Next Friday we've got the biopsy and will probably find out the results of the scan then too.

  • Offline in reply to Honey_M

    Glad it went ok I think it’s waiting for the results that’s the hardest part. I’m not at drs for another hour I’m just concerned because the one right at the top of my neck is right next to my spine and it’s solid but right now I’m just sick of feeling rubbish the sooner I get answers the better. My worst fear strangely is them finding nothing and I’m stuck feeling like this with no answers. Although it could be one of a thousand things I’m just hoping the scan shows something!

  • Offline in reply to Eliza83

    I know, but every hour get us closer to finding out what it is and once we know we can either celebrate or get treatment and kick cancer's ***.

    Good luck today!

  • Offline in reply to Honey_M

    Well the go sent me straight to hospital so currently sat in A&E he’s concerned about my heart rate and blood pressure and shortness of breath so let’s see what this brings I’m not sure in meeded to be here if I’m honest

  • Offline in reply to Eliza83

    Oh dear that sounds serious! Is it because of the stress? Did they suggest anything? I know this is not what you wanted but maybe you'll be able to get some other tests out of it...you know for your other stuff.

     Hopefully it's nothing and you get seen quickly and hopefully you'll avoid your typical drunken Friday night casualties...

    Good luck!

  • Offline in reply to Eliza83

    Hoping you are feeling better.  Was curious about the results as I'm in a similar situation

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