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[Lanakay]

I just got over a bout with diverticulitis. I have my follow up appointment today. I had my annual mammogram a week ago Monday. Then got a call to come in for an ultra sound. I did that yesterday. I now have an appointment for biopsies in 3 places on May 3rd. I have always been reasonably healthy. Now I seem to be falling apart.

[Longtimer]

Just like you have had appointments lately.....full MOT...it seems.....drives me mad, but at least we are being checked.....

[Lanakay in reply to Longtimer]

I think I’ve been to doctors appointments more in the last year than I have in my whole life. It used to be once a year whether I needed it or not!

[Hidden]

Oh dear. Is this your third health issue recently (not incl pmr). Hopefully, no more than the three issues and hope that they are just being hypervigilant. Good luck🌻🌻🌻

[Lanakay in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I really hope this is it for awhile!

[Hidden]

I can relate to how you r feeling. Before PMR, my GP would say that if I called for an appointment, he was sure the world needed to get ready for the apocalypse. That's how seldom saw him. In fact, I just has my first physical last July and I was 69 yrs old. In the past year and some months I have seen so many doctors I have lost count. Frozen shoulder, bursitis, Lyme disease, UTI, diverticulitis, etc I am feeling like my health and my life are out of control. I am trying really hard to keep it together. We appear to be in a cycle that we don't understand. Keep the faith. There is and d to this tunnel

[Lanakay in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for that. It really helps to know I’m not alone in this! Hugs to you.

[Rose54]

Good Luck

Please let us know how things go

Will keep everything crossed for you

[Lanakay in reply to Rose54]

Thank you. Will do!

[Hidden]

Wishing you Good Luck for your Biopsies 🍀

Let us know how you get on.

MrsN x

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Unfortunately - age does not come alone!!

[Lonsdalelass]

All the best, and thinking of you. Keep us posted.

[Oumaof2]

So sorry you're having such a difficult time.... There are lots of positive thoughts directed to you from this forum Lanakay... Good luck and let us know how it goes... Best wishes, Lena 🤗

[Jackoh]

Sorry to hear about the latest news you’ve had. It’s good though that they are being vigilant about all areas although sometimes it feels, I think, that we are juggling and trying to keep all the balls in the air! All the very best for your tests- let us know how you get on.

[Blearyeyed]

Good luck with the biopsies.

Have they told you if you need any special preparations for it to keep from having a PMR flare ?

Get lots of rest and relaxation over the next few days , and try to be as comfortable as you can. Hard I know with diverticulitis , you don't know what to eat or how to sit.

A wheat bag to keep the lower back or lower stomach warm helps with the pain.

Lots of rest and fluids afterwards to and try to keep your mind off things , you don't want to add stress into the mix.

Fingers crossed over here and take care xx