Well, it's been a wee while since I first posted. I said I had just been diagnosed with a shadow on the brain, which my Doctor told me may be an aneurysm. She also said I'd hear from my own local hospital, then from a specialist.
I was due to have a second C.T. scan on the 18th January, but the machine broke down. I finally had another 3 C.T.scans, one with dye, and U go for an M.R. I scan on the 15th.
I am getting a little fed up with all the waiting, and of course not knowing for sure what the shadow is. When my Doc first told me, )Over the phone) I got the impression that things would move a lot more quickly than they have!
Thanks for letting me vent! I live on my own, and do not want to worry my children just yet.
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What a worry for you. I can only think that if they were especially worried, you would have been seen much more quickly so it might be a good sign that you are not being rushed through the system. Let's hope so anyway.
Good luck for 15th, hope you get a quick appointment with the specialist when you have had that scan.
Hello Bessie. Sorry to hear you're in limbo right now ; it's always the 'not knowing' which is roughest on the nerves.
Wishing you the best possible outcome, but please keep in mind that whatever is revealed there is a wealth of medical expertise and technological wizardry at the disposal of your doctors ; we here are all living proof m'love !
I sympathise with your reluctance to worry the children and I'm glad you've chosen to 'vent' here................meantime you're safe with us, and the right time to tell your kids will present itself when the time feels right. All best wishes, Cat xx
Hi there. Your post took me back to 1987 when I had my first CT scan and was told there was a 'shadow' and later that I had a 'birthmark' on my brain. Turned out to be no such thing although there was something there. But hey that is my problem.
In my experience the 'waiting' for some diagnosis is the worst bit. No medical services seem to move very quickly and not knowing something can be agonizing. Just try to stay healthy, eat sensibly and get some exercise. Also take time out to relax. I'm sure things will work out positively for you. And if not, well you'll deal with it. Worrying will only make it worse.
Thank you. I'm not to worried about me, it's my wee doggie! I inherited her after Mum died, and it's difficult to find someone to look after her if I have to go back in to hospital. She's totally unsuited for kennel life, ( not to mention the cost) --
You are right about the waiting. /That is the worst part, and endless hospital rounds. Although we have a huge hospital just a mile away. they still feel the need to have us visit others-- and they are so difficult to get to!
Dear Bessie, The uncertainty is tough and we all wish you a quick and favorable resolution of that. With all the caveats about the fact that I am working with no knowledge of your family and that, furthermore, it is none of my business I will venture to suggest that you consider sharing your concerns with your children. It sounds like they are adults, in which case, you have fewer worries about traumatizing them. Sometimes we hold back on sharing pain and it deprives us, and our family members, of a special closeness.
Since you seem to want to minimize burdening them, you can be clear that you do not need anything specific from them but just thought they should know that this is a concern that you are carrying right now and that you would appreciate them sending you their good wishes. Everyone can do that and everyone feels good doing it too. Sharing this unsettling partial information may well make the days of waiting less cold and hollow for you too. The warmth of connection is powerful.
In any case, we are like your children would be, full of caring for you. Do keep in touch.
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I will venture to suggest that you consider sharing your concerns with your children. It sounds like they are adults, in which case, you have fewer worries about traumatizing them. Sometimes we hold back on sharing pain and it deprives us, and our family members, of a special closeness. 
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