More Doctor Visits!

[debris4spike]

Had to go back to Torquay yesterday as Dad had another nose bleed ... still it meant I could go to Mum's doctors appointment with her ... and find out what the problem is (I found out she had also found a breast lump!!). They have changed Dad from Warferin back to Aspirin in the hope of decreasing the bleeding. So all in all it was a good trip home.

I even got the carpets washed (except for their bedroom) ... so worth it for that!

Then back for my doc's ... to find all the blood tests and x-rays were normal - I have a post-viral fatigue syndrome.

Then I popped in to see Tim & Claire ... she is doing OK, although when she popped out to the loo, Tim admitted to being worried about the anaesthetic, so it was good to be able to reassure him.

As I got back in the car to come back for my doctors appointment this was playing .... I loved it when it was released, and it still makes me smile!  Sad think is that I still remembered all the words!

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[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

I have a post-viral fatigue syndrome.

I'm very glad the tests came back normal - but is this an actual disease or just a fancy new term for "still not fully recovered from the thing you're recovering from"?

And I hope everything will be ok with your mum and that the "lump" is benign. (I'm dealing with doctors wanting to cut cells out of me before a lump has even formed so - I admit to bias.)

[debris4spike]

Yes, it is a case of not recovered ... and giving it a fancy name. The trouble is that there are no real cures for viruses ... and the stress I know that surrounds me is not giving me the time to relax and heal.

I am sure Mum will be OK - her doctor is pretty positive. It's hard to deal with health ... especially when the docs want to treat something before it arrives! I hope that you get things sorted out fully soon.

[red-satin-doll.livejournal.com]

and the stress I know that surrounds me is not giving me the time to relax and heal.

STRESS IS A KILLER. No lie.

Glad to hear that your mom's doc is positive. The way doctors approach things can make a world of difference esp if they are supportive of their patients. (Mine have been mostly fear-based, except my neurologist.)

[missus-grace.livejournal.com]

I feel for you and your family; dealing with all these health problems, but the docs seem to be on top of them - so here's hoping for good healing all the way around!

[debris4spike]

Thanks so much - we all have good doctors, but it's just hard waiting for healing.

[comlodge.livejournal.com]

Lilly the Pink - such a fun song from the past. Glad to hear that results are good. It sounds like you will need to be kind with yourself for a little while and allow your body and spirit to recover. :D

[debris4spike]

Great song, isn't it?

Hard to take time for myself when everyone else needs me more!

*hugs*

[spikereader.livejournal.com]

Hope the change in medication will help with your dad's nosebleeds, and that your mum's lump turns out to be a cyst or something benign. So glad that your tests are all OK - but how do you treat a post-viral fatigue syndrome??

I can only admit to knowing all the words to the chorus of Lily the Pink (but if you played me Two Little Boys, or Billy Don't Be a Hero I'd know every word!)

Have a good weekend. *hugs*

[debris4spike]

Dad ended up in hospital again ... more cauterisation and different treatment, but they were very positive and since early Sat he has been OK - so hope that now continues. They certainly both need that.

Sadly the post-viral is still viral ... so no real treatment other than rest and avoiding stress - LOL (welcome to my life GP!!)


Oh yes, Two Little Boys was a real family favourite as well!