doctors talk in big words (and send big bills)
First I have to thank all of you for all your good wishes, kind words, prayers and thoughts. They seem to be working because I'm still handing in there.
I'm waiting on an appointment with a neurosurgeon at the mo. It seems to be the consensus that I have three separate problems. My thyroid is going berserk, I have something called sarcoidosis in my lacrimal glands (as well as the thyroid eye effects like my right eye trying to pop out of my head) and a growth on the dura behind my eye. I have been told that the surgeon will most probably remove the growth. I'm hoping that is all that needs doing. Fingers crossed.
My main gripe, apart from the whole up-in-the-air lack of diagnosis, is that my eyesight is no longer reliable. Some days, some hours, I'm fine. Other times I have great difficulty seeing anything much for any period. I think I fear losing my sight more than facing a malignancy. I have been assured that these effects are only temporary and will settle down once my treatment for the thyroid and eye problems begins. In the mean while, it is just bloody frustrating.
This too shall pass.
I'm hanging in there, trusting the medical wisdom. It's just bloody hard to fight something when you still don't know what you're facing. But, I shall prevail.
I hope all my mates out there in journalling world are doing fine (I might have a good enough eye day soon to catch up with all your writings). And, thanks again for all your support. It means more than I can say.
10 comments:
How very frustrating to not have a definite diagnosis. I hope the doctors can figure out the thyroid thing, and the growth can be removed easily. And I definitely hope that once all that is done, your sight returns to what it had been.
You're in my thoughts, Fi. I'm rooting for you. *HUGS*
fi, oh my! i certainly hope that all works out for you quickly. i dont think i could stand something like that!! ((((((HUGS)))))))
I'm so sorry that you don't have a diagnosis. I was in a similar boat a few years ago and I know how terrible that feels. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Hi Fi - I'm just in the process of catching up on my blog reading so forgive the lateness of this comment. Sounds like you've certainly got your hands full with multiple medical issues. I wish you the best in the diagnosis, treatment and healing process. Lots of cyberhugs are being sent your way.
((((hugs)))) thinking of you and sending healthy healing vibes your way.
It's difficult sometimes to get online and stay online, so I often forget to click on my blogger friends. All I can say is that I hope that the treatment is progressing well, and that you are experiencing as little discomfort as is possible. Hugs to you dear!
Hi Fi, I'm sorry I haven't been reading. Are you still sending update emails? I haven't been getting them.
I'm so sorry to hear you're unwell! How horribly frustrating not being given proper information! I hope they get themselves sorted out soon and get you better lickity split!!
By the way, I don't know if you followed me, but I moved from ava-reborn to violetsmile.diaryland.com.
Hugs! xx
Thinking of you.
I'm thinking about you, wondering how you are doing. I miss your writing, but hope you are recovering nicely.
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