Going to be brave, but very scared

[XanaDUer2]

Going for ultrasound Thursday for calcifications found on back xray. So scared, almost want to cancel. But I know I should follow through. Been googling symptoms. Need to stop. Right now, feel like I'm crawling out of my skin. Have a bad feeling. Thanks for reading

[Walleye]

1. I understand completely and sympathize. Good luck you're doing the right thing

[XanaDUer2]

3. You're so wonderful

Getting very mild twinges where my gallbladder is. I really should

[Elessar Zappa]

2. I'm getting my ct scan next week.

I empathize.

[XanaDUer2]

5. I hear you

If its not too personal, may I ask why. If that's too personal, my apologies. I see another DUer is having a 3-hr MRI today.

Shes scared, and I empathize. Hoping your results are clear and all is ok? I suspect, in my case, I'm heading for an MRI.

[Elessar Zappa]

7. Not inappropriate at all!

I’ve been having constant headaches for a while now that don’t go away with Tylenol or Motrin. So I’m terrified that it’s a brain tumor.

[XanaDUer2]

8. I understand

Yes, that's concerning. I caught covid from an unmasked asshole in a Drs office and suffered long-term headaches for months. Sending you light and love and positivity

[Elessar Zappa]

9. I'm hoping it's long Covid-related headaches.

It seems like they started shortly after I got it. I mean, long COVID’s not good but it’s better than a brain tumor, I suppose!

[XanaDUer2]

10. Lordy yes

I'm hoping these calcifications are benign, the same way. What I don't want to hear is cancer

[Elessar Zappa]

11. I hear you.

I can’t wait for the day when cancer is just a minor inconvenience. Hopefully that day comes soon. Sending you good vibes and virtual hugs for your ultrasound.

[XanaDUer2]

12. I told Mr X if I die just

Make sure he posts it on DU. I'm not super-popular, but Id like that. Let us know

[questionseverything]

20. You are super popular with me!

😉

[XanaDUer2]

21. Awwww

[Marthe48]

22. Don't sell yourself short!

Around here, you are a star

Hope you got thru your tests

[irisblue]

4. Hugs if you want them

[XanaDUer2]

6. I do

I'm so sorry for bugging everyone. Today is bad

[irisblue]

18. 🫂 you are never ever a problem. We're here for you

[XanaDUer2]

19. Youre all wonderful

I can't talk to my sister. She's always sick and I heart her money issues constantly. I have no idea if its true. God forbid I pressure release my concerns

[Grasswire2]

13. I don't know whether to be happy or unhappy that I can no longer have an MRI.

Since pacemaker was implanted in the spring.

[nitpicked]

14. I went through so much

When an X-ray detected a lump on my spine...

First there was the CT scan.

Then the MRI.

THEN they decided to drill for oil.

Result: it was just a bone island.

((I don't know if the doctor wanted to CYA, or wanted to get their fingers "wet".))

Hopefully, you will have a null result too.

[XanaDUer2]

15. Ty

Its that I'm googling and it says ultrasound is for cancer screenings. That set me off

[Ocelot II]

16. Please don't google for medical information; you're just scaring yourself.

You'll assume the worst based on what you find on the Internet. I've used the Internet to convince myself that I had all manner of obscure and terrible afflictions which I did not have; I no longer do medical research online. Ultrasound is used for a lot of things, not just cancer screenings. You're better off NOT trying to do your own research. I hope you get good news, but no matter what, you'll be taken care of by people who know what to do. The Internet doesn't know what to do, so spare yourself and don't ask it.

[XanaDUer2]

17. Great advice

I stopped. I just don't want to hear terminal. See, I watched my mom slowly die over a year, exactly. She was 60. I'm 58.

[murielm99]

23. We are here to help you get over

the bad feelings. Hang in there. We are here for you. Keep us informed. There is certainly someone here who know exactly what you are going through.

[XanaDUer2]

24. Hi Muriel

Thank you everyone here is so kind. The ultrasound came back as gallbladder sludge. Nothing else was indicated and no other tests recommended. I'm working on eating less fat.