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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 21, 2024 10:19:46 GMT -5
Blood tests came back for me. Diabetic results say I still have diabetes but A1c has dropped from 10.7 down to 8.6 on Ozempic. Doc says it should come down more now that I am on the 2mg dose. He would like to see me less than 7 but I have had too many hypoglycemic episodes down there, -those are damn scary. I would be happy to stay in the 7 to 7.5 range. I am lucky, my PSA is excellent for an old fart. Normal for my age is <6 NG/ML and I have been sitting less than 0.2 NG/ML for many years, presently 0.13 NG/ML even though my prostate is enlarged. They don't even do annual tests, -just every two years. My next test will probably be at an autopsy after a fall from the hereditary neuropathy. They do want me to do another colonoscopy but I am done with scopes. Every time they use one of the filthy things they leave me with a horrible infection with some superbug or do more damage than they are worth. I have refused more scopes and I have refused to play with the chocolaty stuff in the toilet. You all know I am recalcitrant and the Doc does too now after some frank discussion.
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Post by captincvmn on Apr 22, 2024 7:28:13 GMT -5
By now I’m sure you know when things feel more off than usual and need checked or fixed. My Catheter comes out Wednesday morning and I’m ready for that step. Short term disability is approved so I got that going for me.
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 22, 2024 8:10:00 GMT -5
I hate it when they pull out those catheters It feels like they don't deflate those balloons holding them in, and they rip Richard off. They should put you out before they pull it after all you have been through.
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Post by captincvmn on Apr 22, 2024 8:44:16 GMT -5
It’s a new experience for me. I’ve got it good compared to some and I try to remind myself that when I ache. I get to remove the cath at home Wednesday morning. The tube being in my tube with no lube isn’t what bugs me. It’s the pull as the distance between thigh and entrance changes when bending and moving. But if that’s the worst thing I gotta deal with then 👍
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Post by captincvmn on Apr 22, 2024 8:48:14 GMT -5
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 22, 2024 14:24:20 GMT -5
That pull from the catheter can be adjusted with some of the straps etc that they have to give some slack between the bag and Richard. I wore two 'foley' catheters for many weeks after my bladder problem. They have 'standards' and don't like to leave them in for too long. I have four of those belly scars after my gall bladder was removed. They fade with time but they ruined my belly button, not that I cared. No woman wants a 70 year old man anyway that isn't rich, powerful, or famous. I also have scars all over my head and another on my chest where they put my DBS system in. I told them to put in some of those plastic or metal horns to make my head look proper. Apparently that is a bad thing when there are two 3/4" holes through the skull to let pathogens into the brain. I think the bacteria ate what was left of my brain anyway after three strokes. I also really hate those IV's in the hands! but when I had 5 IV's running in both arms they apparently run out of places to put them. IV's leave scars too, blood draws do also. I look like some junkie that has been shooting up with drugs.
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Post by oldgeek on Apr 27, 2024 20:38:37 GMT -5
Had a visit with the Neurologist this week to discuss my recent thoracic MRI. The scan shows I have a peripheral nerve sheath tumor at T8-T9 Dr said most of these are benign and slow growing. They do not know if it has been there for ten years of 2 months. The malignant version is fast growing. He said another scan in 4 months and we will be able to tell. The tumor is causing a restriction of spinal fluid flow. So far its not a problem. Dr also said he doubts this tumor is related in any way to the renal cancer, I hope he is right. I am not looking forward to another 4 months of suspense, but it could be much worse. I am also waiting on the results of a special blood test for residual cancer.
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 27, 2024 22:52:25 GMT -5
Best of luck with the long wait. It is stressful just waiting.
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Post by jbjhillbilly on Apr 28, 2024 23:12:09 GMT -5
Had a visit with the Neurologist this week to discuss my recent thoracic MRI. The scan shows I have a peripheral nerve sheath tumor at T8-T9 Dr said most of these are benign and slow growing. They do not know if it has been there for ten years of 2 months. The malignant version is fast growing. He said another scan in 4 months and we will be able to tell. The tumor is causing a restriction of spinal fluid flow. So far its not a problem. Dr also said he doubts this tumor is related in any way to the renal cancer, I hope he is right. I am not looking forward to another 4 months of suspense, but it could be much worse. I am also waiting on the results of a special blood test for residual cancer. Doctors love to serialize stories. Sorry you have to wait.
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