Update ... some good news ... - (maybe tmi)

MommyToAshley wrote: Thank you everyone again for your prayers and thoughts. I had my OB appointment this morning to follow up on the tissue/growth on my cervix that was causing bleeding. I also had a GYN U/S done. They did have my pap smear results and everything was fine with it... the cells are normal. (phew, what a relief, It was a really long week as I had convinced myself that I had cervical cancer). The U/S did reveal fibroids in my uterus that are growing into the endometrium.

The growth/tissue on my cervix could be from a lot of things, maybe even some kind of trauma or an infection that healed. He even said Rod could have caused the trauma (sorry tmi ). Right now the bleeding has stopped. If it does not heal or I continue to bleed then they are going to freeze the area. And, we are going to use BC for a few months to force my cycle... somehow that helps the fibroids. The fibroids are what are most likely causing my back and abdominal pain. So, that's the good news.

As some of you may have read, my OB had me do a mammogram as a precaution. They did find a nodule, so I still have to go on Friday for the higher detailed mammogram and U/S. I am still a little nervous about what they will find on Friday.

They still don't know what caused my initial rash or the dizzy, light-headed spells and the numbness. (I had two incidences that ended up in the ER) I am switching family doctors though. It turns out that I didn't have oral thrush, so I was over-treated for that which means I was probably over-treated for the sinus/ear infection as well. (The theory is that since I didn't have thrush, that it was just a reaction to the medication?) I had to ask for the cultures for the thrush, and my family doc just wrote the irregular bleeding and menstrual cycle off as a result of the steroid shot. He didn't even suggest that I see my OB, but I thought it only made sense to do so. So, I am switching family docs. I would still like to know what is causing these other symptoms, and I still don't feel "right". But at the moment I am just relieved that the pap smear came back normal. I just hope the same comes from the mammogram on Friday.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, it has meant so much to me over the past few weeks.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Dee Dee I am so glad you are getting some answers! You ahve been and will continue to be in my prayers...If you ever need to vent or anything feel free to PM me...I have a history with the same sort of problems...Anne Marie was a God send with some of my latest tests...It helps knowing that you are not alone

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I am so glad to hear that!!!

luvmykids replied: It's so nice to see you on the board I hope things continue to have positive outcomes and that you get some answers. You're still in my thoughts and prayers

Kaitlin'smom replied: wheew glad so far so good. Glad yoru getting answers, keep at it.

moped replied: Good to hear, hop eyou are on the mend!

KUP!

gr33n3y3z replied: I'm so glad that the pap came back fine whew

I'm sure the mammo will go fine also you are still in our prayers

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alice&arik replied: I'm glad things are getting straightened out for you!

redchief replied: I'm glad you've gotten good news, Dee Dee. As always, you're still in my thoughts and prayers.

A&A'smommy replied: thats great news dee dee!!!! I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Glad all is well Dee Dee! We've missed you around here. Take care and glad that you are getting some answers.

jcc64 replied: I'm really glad your Pap was normal. It sounds like you are finally getting some resolution, and have a good plan in place for the other unresolved issues. I absolutely agree with your decision to find a new primary care dr- I too believe he over medicated you for the initial problems- to me, throwing meds at a patient w/o investigating the underlying causes is lazy medicine, to say the least.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for your mammo. If it makes you feel any better- pretty much everyone I know (including me) has had a "boob scare", as we call them, and they've all turned out fine. I'm confident yours' will turn out the same. In the meantime, you're in my thoughts.

Sam & Abby's Mom replied: Glad you are starting to feel better and starting to get some answers. Good luck with the mammo - You'll be in my thoughts.

mom21kid2dogs replied:
Glad to hear (and see) you are feeling loads better!

I had the same cervical condition but they found it due to an abnormal pap. They cauterized the mouth of the cervix and it healed nicely. The only thing I can tell you if you end up needing that procedure is that it is some painful (nothing compared to fibriods, though). I know my doc acted like it was no big deal~just freeze off some cells and all is good~so when I had pain & bleeding for 48 hours, I was very suprised. Forewarning is always better than suprise in my book!