NWR: Um, crap.

oceana919

So, I've been pretty sick for about two weeks now - fever, aches, chill, sore throat, tired beyond belief. I was pretty sure after about day #3 that I had mono, and after going to the docs on Monday, he all but confirmed it (still waiting on blood test, but all my symptoms match exactly to the last two times I  had it).

When I was getting checked out by the doc on Monday, he was a bit concerned with the abdominal pain I was having. It literally feels like my organs themselves hurt - very weird and creepy feeling. He ordered an abdominal ultrasound, which I'm going in for this afternoon.

I know I probably shouldn't be, but I'm kinda nervous about my appt. today. I've had more uts than I can count (thanks to the endo), so it's not that...it's just that the doc seemed so worried when I saw him on Monday. Like, beyond a normal doctorly concern. I'm hoping it's just that my spleen is swollen (happens with mono) and is pushing on other things and making them hurt, and that it's not something more serious.

Like I said, I'm sure I'm worried about nothing, but something just keeps pushing my internal "panic" button for some reason.

So, Cliff Notes - I'm being ridiculous. Feel free to tell me so and make fun of me all you want.

dwest2201

Sorry that you are feeling so crappy and that your organs hurt!  

I can only imagine that I woudl be nervous if I was in your situation too so I won't make fun or tell you to knock it off.  Just TRY to think positively and rest up til your appointment. 

catemeg

I had some pretty bad stomach aching and organ pain when I had Mono.  He's probably just being extra cautious.  No reason to worry yourself before you have the tests!!!  If he had been super worried, he would have had you do it that day, or Tuesday at the latest.  The fact that you waited 2 days shows he's probably not SUPER worried, so you shouldn't be either!

PaigeMcC

I don't think you're being ridiculous.  Testing, no matter how used to it you are, is a scary thing!  But you're also probably right that it's just your spleen.  My spleen was engorged and grossly swollen for about 10 days when I had mono.  It was painful and uncomfortable and generally sucked! But I wouldn't be too worried about it.  

Go get your test and when he tells you that's all it was then I'll make fun of you;)

Keep us posted, hun

katanne9

You are NOT being ridiculous. *Big hugs

Just try to keep your mind on other things and try to relax. I'm sure the doctor is just being thorough. I would come and take you shopping or out for dessert if I wasn't a 3 day drive away.

oceana919

I lurve you Paige

The earliest the doc could schedule me in was Thursday, but then again, he didn't send me running to the ER either, so I'm sure you're right, cate.

The previous times I had mono, I had some abdominal pain, primarily where my spleen was, but I've never had it this bad. I've been having pain on both sides of my lower back, my lower left abdomen, and where my spleen is. Really uncomfortable (which I can live with) and something I've never experienced (the part that's making me a tiny bit nervous).

I'm at work, but I figure (between the nerves and feeling like death warmed over) trying to actually work is a pointless effort today, so I think I'm going to sit here, catch up on some online reading, and try and relax until appt. time. I may have to scan YouTube and TK and find some funny stuff to post here to get my mind off things

PhilliesPhan23

I would be nervous too, you're not being ridiculous - perfectly normal reaction. Do try to relax though and like PP mentioned, distract yourself as best as possible. You wouldn't want to end up with an ulcer worrying about it

Good luck and hope you feel better real soon!

catemeg

Well, I probably live close enough to buy you some ice cream!  Perhaps we can have a mini-NEY-GTG sometime!  Let me know :-)  I'm in between Coral Gables and Brickell.

oceana919

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[QUOTE]You are NOT being ridiculous. *Big hugs Just try to keep your mind on other things and try to relax. I'm sure the doctor is just being thorough. I would come and take you shopping or out for dessert if I wasn't a 3 day drive away.
Posted by katanne9[/QUOTE]

Lol, thanks Kat. I actually <em>tried</em> to go shopping last night - I needed white capris for my MOH's bridal shower next weekend, and my mom sent me a bunch of $10 off coupons for Gap and Old Navy. I trudged through the outlet mall and got the shopping done, but when I was in the dressing room at Old Navy and took off my shirt, I looked in the mirror and snorted. It looked like I was trying to smuggle a grapefruit underneath my ribs...I probably should have been creeped out by that, but I found it kind of hilarious. lol

oceana919

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[QUOTE]Well, I probably live close enough to buy you some ice cream!  Perhaps we can have a mini-NEY-GTG sometime!  Let me know :-)  I'm in between Coral Gables and Brickell.
Posted by catemeg[/QUOTE]

Wow, you are close! :) We could definitely work something out - rickylee, ana and I are up near Fort Laud.

PaigeMcC

Lurves ya too, Oceana;)

Try not to worry too much - do you need something to do?  I'm venue researching...and I need help! lol

hetshup

You probably have a rock baby. You should get that checked out.


OK Ok, I'm sure everything is fine, just a bit swollen. I hope you start feeling better. I'm amazed at how badly you get mono. I

oceana919

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[QUOTE]Lurves ya too, Oceana;) Try not to worry too much - do you need something to do?  I'm venue researching...and I need help! lol
Posted by PaigeMcC[/QUOTE]

Ooooh, send me some search parameters and I'm all over it like white on rice.

paintgirl

I'm so sorry Oceana! I agree with above - had it been life-threatening, he would have sent you for testing that day. (I had a doctor say to me once, "Leave here now. Go straight to the ER. I will call and tell them you're on the way. Someone is here to drive you, right?" That was creepy.)

It's always nerve-wracking but you'll be ok. Hang in there!!!

notquiteblushing

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be okay and the doctor just wants to get a look inside you (creepy!).

And if your spleen is swollen, I'm sure they can fix that pretty easily, right?  Just wait until you hear from the doc and go from there.  Hugs!

PaigeMcC

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[QUOTE]You probably have a rock baby. 
Posted by hetshup[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>The picture of this in my head is somewhat creepy/somewhat hilarious.</div><div>
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jeanacorina

I really hope you feel better soon! I'm sure your doctor is just being cautious. If it was an emergency he wouldn't have waited for an appointment. *hugs*

PaigeMcC

And Oceana YGPM

**Mutley**

I lost it at rock baby.  Then, it got me thinking that it is more likely that you are carrying a shark baby.

I am sorry that your health is suffering again.  Can't you get a f-ing break?!  I hope that it is just some swelling and that you are able to get some relief soon.  Until then, I've heard that Erika puts the cure directly into your freezer.

oceana919

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[QUOTE]I lost it at rock baby.  Then, it got me thinking that it is more likely that you are carrying a shark baby. I am sorry that your health is suffering again.  Can't you get a f-ing break?!  I hope that it is just some swelling and that you are able to get some relief soon.  Until then, I've heard that Erika puts the cure directly into your freezer.
Posted by **Mutley**[/QUOTE]

The thought of this:

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...stuck up underneath my ribs made me giggle entirely too hard.

Lol, no, apparently I cannot catch an F-ing break. It's just been one thing after another as of late. The doc said high levels of stress can do that, are you in any high-stress situations? <em>Why yes, I'm working on my Ph.D.</em>, and the doc very quickly changes the subject, lol. Needless to say, I've been pumping myself full of vitamin C and echinacea and green tea for the last week, hopefully that will help me out in the near future.

And Erika's cures are friggin delicious. Her last prescription tasted like Samoas. Mmmmmm. :)

noelle24

So sorry to hear you're not feeling well!  I don't have much to add beyond the pp's.  Keep eating ice cream and feel better soon!

p.s., a shark baby would be awesome....haha.

paintgirl

A shark baby would not be awesome coming out though...

oceana919

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[QUOTE]A shark baby would not be awesome coming out though...
Posted by paintgirl[/QUOTE]

Would certainly be better than a Piranha baby, though.

ekathleen684

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[QUOTE]A shark baby would not be awesome coming out though...
Posted by paintgirl[/QUOTE]

I don't even think I would want my vag after a shark baby came through it.

Feel better Oceana and try not to worry too much. Your not being ridiculous and I'd be worried to. Like other PP's said, if Dr. were super concerned you would have went to ER that day. Even then it might not be anything big, my moms Dr has sent her to the ER thinking that it was the onset of a heartattack and it was just an anxiety attack.

tafft1

I'm sorry you don't feel well. *hugs* . I had mono about 3 years ago..worst..time..ever. I was out of comission for like 4 weeks because I had no energy and was miserable , it was just horrid. I had so much pain everywhere , and it does feel scary so it's understandable. I freaked out at work when I went to the bathroom to look at my sore throat and i had thes ehuge white splotches all over my throat and tonsils - I ran out crying to my supervisor and my boyfriend at the time had to pick me up and took me to the doctor the next day conforiming it..blah! If they thought it was really serious they would have done something so try not to worry too much , just rest and take it easy , it's all you can do if it's mono anyhow. Feel better!

Button5807

I hope you're back to feeling better soon. *hug*
Try to relax and not worry too much about the appointment.

sapphirebaby926

Oceana I'm sorry you're not feeling well again : (

I wish you could catch a break but like everyone else said since he didn't send you right to the to the ER it probably isn't that serious. I hope you start feeling better soon - I'll be thinking about you *hugs*

[Deleted User]

Aww you poor thing!  I can't believe you're still not feeling well   Seems like it's been going on so long!  I hope everything turns out okay.  :::big hugs:::

desertsun

Oh, Oceana, I'm so sorry. I wish I could wave my magic wand and give you perfect health! Please keep us updated. I hope all the knottie love at least makes it easier to bear.  *hugs*

catemeg

Any update?  We want to make sure you're okay!!!