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Monday I’ve got a scan on the kidney area as I have an occasional proper bleed in urine.

Also have had quite a few bad UTI’s lately.

Tuesday I’ve got cortisone injections in facet joints in my lower back, which I had done 12 years ago successfully.

(Can’t wait as I’m in so much pain can hardly walk at times)

Waiting on an appointment to get a smear under general anaesthetic as my cervix has closed!

(Had part hysterectomy 13years ago)

I’ve been ok about it all not unduly worried, but now I’m feeling a bit apprehensive about it all.

The injections I can deal with, it’s the outcome of the other procedures that’s bothering me.

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Jhpc 🙏 wishing you good news. Please keep us posted/updated. I’m so sorry you are going through this. My prayers will be with you.

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Thank you, I know a lot of you go through much more than me x

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There’s no level of ‘who has what and how bad’ here, and no judgement. If you are going through it, we understand it’s bad and quite an unexpected adjustment to your life. We are here to support and uplift. You do sound like you’ve been through a lot. And if you are having enough pain that it’s hard to walk, that’s definitely not a good thing. Please know we care.

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Thank you

Yes I’ve been in a lot of pain which is getting worse but hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight!

Missing Christmas shopping, though thank goodness for Amazon!

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Ha, ha! I did all my shopping on line this year and Amazon was 80-90% of it. What did ill people do before? It has been a life saver the past few years. So I hear you!

But I’m sorry about your pain, that’s not good!

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Thank-you xx

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Hello JHPC. It never rains but when it pours, eh? I have had a year of being prodded and poked and it's just not fun! I hope all goes well with your scan on Monday. I had several scans and investigations of my kidneys and bladder after a series of UTIs and bleeding this year. Waiting for results can be quite worrisome and I completely sympathise with your situation. Fortunately, everything seems to be OK for me at the moment. I hope you have similar good news.

Good luck also with your injections and your smear (when it comes).

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Thanks hope all goes well with your results.

Yes I’m also waiting on an appointment for a cystoscopy, oh the joys! Still at least I’m getting a good MOT.😂

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Ugh my cystoscopy was the pits! It’s a very quick procedure and they gave me the results straight after the test. Mine didn’t flag up any issues with the bladder. The urologist said that sometimes people can get bleeding and doctors never get to the bottom of the cause. I’m not sure how reassuring that answer is?!!

Make sure you rest up and drink lots after the exam to flush everything out of your system. 💋

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Had US Abdominal & Renal Tract scan today, all appears to be 👌

Next part of the appointment for this is cystoscopy...

Tomorrow lower facet joint injections

Can’t wait hope they work as well as my last lot 12 years ago. X

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I was just about to check in with you and ask for an update. 👏👏👏👏 So glad to hear that all went well! If you don’t mind me asking, what did they say about the blood in urine?

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This was part of the process to see if anything showed up, next step is to look inside t bladder, could be a polyp??

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Please let me know what they find. 🙏wishing you the best! I hope you’ll have a Merry Christmas. PS, did you mention you are in the US? Which state?

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Will do, thanks. No US -Ultra Sound.

Have a lovely xmas all of you x

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Oh, ultra-sound, ha, ha. 😂Sorry about the misunderstanding.

All my best.

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Hi dear... Sorry to hear about the pain you are going through. I would pray to god to give you strength to bear it.

11 months back got my kidneys alarming and got diagnosed with SLE with vesculities. Am due next month for my endometriotic cyst and gallstones surgery.... This is my second endometriotic cyst surgery...and third after a c-section. Eventually, I might be heading towards hysophysterectomy. I am 35 now.

May we all be blessed with strength and stemina to face the challenges of our health...

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Sounds as if you’ve been through a tough time, hope all goes well with your op.

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Update: had 6 lower facet joint injections -for lower back pain + an epidural due to a bulging disc which was causing the leg pain.

Back home feeling good and optimistic that the procedure has worked, time will tell.

Have a lovely Christmas everyone, hopefully pain free for you all XX

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