I am really getting tired of recieving my test results from the girls at my doctors office. Today the call went like this:
Girl: Hello is this OGO?
OGO: Yes it is.
Girl: We got the results back from you ultrasound. It looks like you have two nodules on your thyroid. Dr.What's her name wants you to continue with the new dose of meds she gave you and have another ultrasound in 3 months.
OGO:(a little stunned) Nodules? What are nodules?
Girl: Things that grow on your thyroid.
Sure wish I could understand all that fancy medical speak.
Things that grow on your thyroid. Lots of things grow. Flowers, trees, CANCER! It scared the crap out of me. If she doesn't know what these things are then how can she explain them to me? I've spent the morning trying to find out more about "nodules". It sure would have been nice if my medical professional could have given me a little info you know?
From what I've read cancer is the cause in only around 5% of these cases. There are quite a few different reasons this could happen. That means there are lots of less serious things that could be going on here. So there is no need for me to get all freaked. Right? I go to have blood work done in about 5 weeks and an ultra sound in 3 months. Have I mentioned that I'm not good at waiting? *sigh*
No one is home. I have no one to talk to about his. My mind is racing. So I guess you get stuck with my worries. Sorry about that. Really I am.
3 comments:
There is certainly no bedside manner left in any part of the medical world.
I hope the internet searches can give you some consolation and reasons not to fear.
However, I feel your pain. Waiting and waiting alone is hell. We're here for you. xo
I think it's horrible that someone with more knowledge about a situation isn't the one calling you with your test results.
And doctors get mad when a patient goes on the internet find out stuff... but seriously, if doctors would GIVE us the information we need we wouldn't resort to self-diagnoses on the internet!
Anyway, I'm sorry you have to wait so long to get decent answers... I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers! If anything else, to ease your worrying!
Don't be sorry...that's so thoughtless of your DR. not to call with the results herself. Last time mine did that to me...left a message that I had no clue if I was getting bad news or not...I called him back every few minutes & talked to his nurse until finally he called back himself to unravel my nerves (& make me stop calling).
Hope you're doing better with it all soon.
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