Really Not Having A VeryGood Day

[SiouzQ.]

And things keep coming at me: I just had my yearly mammogram yesterday and they called today saying they want me to come in and have another one because the doctor saw something suspicious. It might be nothing, just the usual calcifications that had been under observation a few years ago back in Michigan ( though I have had a mammogram since I moved to New Mexico - I cannot find last years result anywhere). Just enough to kind of freak me out today, especially for some reason after listening to the hearings all day regarding Bret Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

I am feeling incredibly raw right now. Last night my ex-husband passed along the actual autopsy reports regarding my daughter's death. Even though I have known of the results for a week from the funeral home, I couldn't stop myself from reading all the clinical notes, even knowing to do so would send me into a fresh bout of sadness.

Just having a really hard day.

[Ultralight]

That is all horrible. I am sorry.

[catherine]

Big hugs, SiouzQ.

[Teacher Terry]

So sorry sweetie

[pinkytoe]

I have to say mammograms do a good job of scaring us - most always for nought.

[Teacher Terry]

I had a ultrasound because mammogram showed something that wasn’t there.

[Zoe Girl]

Gentle hugs and sending much metta dear

[Sad Eyed Lady]

Some days are just overwhelming. Hugs to you SQ.

[Float On]

So sorry.

[nswef]

Hugs and support to you.

[Rogar]

That sounds pretty rough. Hope things will get on the upswing soon.

[frugalone]

Have been in the "scary mammogram" scenario. Hang in there! Hope things will improve soon.

[Selah]

Sending you hugs from afar. Again, I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. And I REALLY hope the mammogram turns out to be nothing to worry about!

[happystuff]

Going through the autopsy notes are tough - btdt. Hugs and hope the mammogram thing turns out to be nothing.

[SiouzQ.]

Everything is okay for now, but the whole process really made me nervous. First, I had to get a second, more detailed mammogram, and then they did an ultrasound on both breasts. Then the doctor started throwing around the idea of a biopsy (it just some calcifications which I have known about for years that have been monitored in the past by the University of Michigan Health system - for about two years I had to go every six months for a scan). She said given my age and history that if she were me, she would just opt to come back in six months for another scan to see if anything has changed. That sure is a lot of scanning though.
But for now (and ever hopefully), I do not have breast cancer. Whew...

Friday I have an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon to schedule my wrist surgery. That is just about all I can deal with right now, thank you. And I need to wrap up the physical therapy on my lower back and hips - I'm not really sure it has helped that much. I've been going for a month and I am still in a lot of chronic pain from my pelvis being out of alignment.

It sucks getting old... I am 57 as of yesterday.

[razz]

A belated Happy Birthday, SQ. Sorry that you are dealing with a lot of stuff right now but it seems that the road ahead in looking brighter. Take care! Hugs!!!!!

[iris lilies]

I’m glad you are checking in here. I am so sorry you are having these health problems on top of your big loss.

[Lainey]

Good news on your scan results, SQ. I know of a number of people who seem to hit various medical issues in their 50s, but after they were resolved went on to be healthy in their 60s and older age. I'm hoping the same for you!

[JaneV2.0]

I'm relieved for you, and remain unconvinced that routine mammograms' usefulness outweighs the radiation and trauma they deliver.

[luna92]

Hugs and wish you all the best.

[Gardenarian]

Glad to hear that you're cancer free. What a year it's been for you, geez.

I've been dealing with a misaligned pelvis and the exercises on the following link helped me more than all the PT, chiros, etc. The clamshells don't do much, but the others are great.

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-and-exercise/lateral-pelvic-tilt-exercise#hip-adduction

[Gardenarian]

That link did something weird, just scroll to the top of the exercise page.