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[bethany42309]

I have been having some problems lately.  I have scoliosis and so that's been attributing to my back pain.  But, I also have found a lump on my rib.  They are going to do more tests.  I'm super worried as to what it could be.  I am run down with anxiety at this point.

I don't know who prays on here but if you do please send some my way.  Thanks.

[Baby_Cakes]

  

I'm sorry, mama.  This sounds super tough.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[cat13]

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[cat13]

Hi again Bethany, just put River down for his evening nap. I wanted to jump back in and say that I'm sending you lots of healing, positive energy. Hopefully the lump isn't a big deal and you find out soon, so you don't have to worry about it. 

As for the scoliosis, can you get some kind of PT for it? I know you can't really correct it, but I hope you can find some relief! 

[elove]

Bethany, thinking of you mama! I hope all will get resolved very soon - sending you all good thoughts i can muster.

[bethany42309]

Thanks girls!  I need it.  I'm still a wreck.

[Italiamom]

Bethany, sending you healthy, healing vibes!!

Please, too, remember to take care of yourself until you know what's what.  So often when we get super stressed, it is easier to neglect ourselves.  If there's a way to do something you enjoy for just 15 or 20 minutes every day, please make sure you're getting some time to nurture yourself.  It can help.  Easier said than done though, but still...

And of course, please keep us posted mama.  Do you know when you're going in for more tests?  Or when you can expect results?

[bethany42309]

I had to go in for more x rays yesterday of my ribs to try and figure out what this knot is.  I have to have an MRI of the top and bottom of my spine.  Each half takes 30-40 minutes apiece.  I couldn't do all of that yesterday.  I started to get really anxious and felt like I was gonna pass out near the end of the first one.  I couldn't handle laying in that tunnel for that long again yesterday.  I'll go back today and let them do the bottom half of my spine. 

I'm really worried about this lump though.  I've convinced myself its cancer.  I always think the worst.

If it requires anymore attention I'm going to go back to NC and stay with my parents until it all gets straightened out.  I just can't keep making DH miss work or finding sitters for the girls. 

It's been a pretty hard past couple of weeks.  But thanks ladies for all the support.

[elove]

Wow does sound intense.

Italiamom put it really nicely - make sure you are rested as much as possible (I am sure still not quite enough). If going back to your parents will facilitate that, than trust your instincts w that decision. Regardless of what the outcome is all these tests etc is stressful and taxing enough on your body and soul.

my DH always tells me "we will worry about it when we get there". So, try and not focus on what diagnosis will be right now, but more on getting all the tests needed done and keeping yourself healthy and balanced through that process. I am a worrier too, so I know where you are coming from - but worrying takes energy and you don't want to waste it that way.

Hope the tests are easier to deal with today!  

[Ree Tee]

I'm sorry you're going through all of this...I send well wishes and hugs your way...

[bethany42309]

Thanks guys for all the well wishes!

Found out today that everything looks good!  I'm sooooo relieved!!

The lump on my rib is apprehently bone and the doc thinks I just have some irritation around it causing me pain.  As for the MRI, it confirmed the scoliosis but I have no evidence of a pinched nerve (at the top of my spine anyway).  I didn't get the second half of the MRI done today, after all.  I go friday for that.  So things are looking on the up side right now.  I go to a scoliosis specialist on Dec. 6th for a consultation.  Just to kinda see if I need any intervention with the scoliosis.  May not be good for me to get pregnant again, sadly.  That part kinda upsets me but we'll see what the specialist has to say about it. 

Thanks so much for all the support!

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by bethany42309 

Thanks guys for all the well wishes!

Found out today that everything looks good!  I'm sooooo relieved!!

The lump on my rib is apprehently bone and the doc thinks I just have some irritation around it causing me pain.  As for the MRI, it confirmed the scoliosis but I have no evidence of a pinched nerve (at the top of my spine anyway).  I didn't get the second half of the MRI done today, after all.  I go friday for that.  So things are looking on the up side right now.  I go to a scoliosis specialist on Dec. 6th for a consultation.  Just to kinda see if I need any intervention with the scoliosis.  May not be good for me to get pregnant again, sadly.  That part kinda upsets me but we'll see what the specialist has to say about it. 

Thanks so much for all the support!

Oh thank goodness!!!