Gosh, Deb, I'm sorry you're having to go through this. The dye thing is no big deal; just don't look at the needle. It does make you feel weirdly warm where the dye moves through your veins, but that,s all.

You should still be able to do your van dwelling, but you might have to loop back for a doctor's visit occasionally till they get you stabilized.

Sorry to hear this is happening to you Deb but glad it was discovered sooner than later.

And I would think that you should be able to proceed with your plans since it's a little over a year away.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Prayer just sent on your behalf. May I suggest one thing? Sometimes the worse thing about an injury or illness is the anxiety and uncertain feelings for the future. There is an herbal supplement that can work miracles for it, Holy Basil. It's an East Indian sacred herb that has been used for centuries and most every Indian family grows it in their garden. I was told about it 4 years ago when I was going through the horrible spectacle of learning that my son had lymphoma. This stuff is a life saver. It doesn't make you high, sleepy or stupid. In fact when you first start taking it you will say to yourself, well I don't feel a thing so it must not be working. But then you will notice that although you might still think about the problem and even get upset, you will be able to move on from it and function instead of obsessing on your problem 24/7. I hope your medical team gets you back to where you can go and do whatever it is you want to do with joy.

Thanks, everyone. I'm not as afraid of the tests as I'm afraid of what they will find. Turns out I can't have the iodine dye CT due to my lupus, so I'll have to have an MRI instead, which is much easier to take.

I wish you the best. I know shands they will do a good job. Try not to over stress . I know that can be hard but the best thing you can do is find something to keep busy with.

Hang in there Deb. We’ll be thinking of you.

Hang in there Deb, you have more caring friends than you think ! Rhonda and I,
for two, are praying for your quick return to good health !

A ct with contrast is a good thing. It with show things that the doc will miss in a regular ct scan. I don't know why they aren't more common to give when any chance of cancer is in question.

My mom had an under active thyroid and had to have part of it removed and was meds the rest of her life. You have to stay on top of the meds cause your needs could change and meds need adjusted cause if the meds are not right you can feel tired and run down and gain weight even tho you are hardly eating.

good luck with scan...the only time i have had contrast was a scan of my bladder when i about 10 years old...mom treated me to an ice cream sundae afterwards...may i suggest a similar treat for you...

Deb, as Joe said, you're in our prayers. I have had a few contrast scans and yes, they do make you feel warm. But, as Pea said, they provide very detailed images to help your doctor in making decisions for your treatment. Hang in there.

Rhonda

Thanks again, everyone, but as I said, I can't have the contrast scan due to my lupus, as it is known to cause kidney problems. I'll probably have an MRI instead.

Getting old sucks.

Deb, I don't know much about the problem that you are going through or the treatment. I can only pray for your quick resolve and taken care of the situation. The earlier the better.

When confronted with an unknown situation, the best is to meditate on good things and hope for the best!

Keep us informed, we do care.

Silvia

Everything everyone above said, Deb. Let us know often how you are doing.

Irma

Deb, wheatgrass juice and lots of it. And whatever other green juice you can manage. Go as raw live food as you can. You can get it under control.

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