Had my ENT

[JCMartin]

So i finally had an appointment. They put a camera down my nose and into my throat. They said they couldnt see anything obvious but will send me to an ultrasound in next 2 weeks (as i am on 2WW for head and neck cancer). You would think this would be re-assuring but i just want a diagnosis at this stage good or bad.

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

Promising and annoying but great that they are following up with an ultrasound 🤗

[JCMartin in reply to TiggerMe]

Thank you.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

I hope your ultrasound appointment comes soon and then you will have more information to help you move forward. Stay strong! 👍

[JCMartin in reply to Buddy195]

Thank you. This group is really helping. It can be lonely in you own head.

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to JCMartin]

So many of us have been there & fully understand. Keep posting; we are here to help & support🦋

[J972 in reply to JCMartin]

Know that feeling 😬

Wishing you all the very best with the ultrasound, keeping everything crossed!

[Kowbie in reply to JCMartin]

I know what you mean , lonely in your own head hoping everything goes well for you and sending you a big hug x

[JCMartin]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[Litatamon]

How is your blood saturation doing?

Hope you get some answers. All the best.

[JCMartin in reply to Litatamon]

Still dipping. Now goes to 78%. I have a lung function test on Tuesday - but they dont seem worried about this? It worries me. If they dont find anything on the lung function or ultrasound next week i dont know what i will do. I am wondering if i have Vena Cava. Its really making me a bit crazy on Dr Google every day.

[Litatamon in reply to JCMartin]

I am dumbfounded. You tell them it goes as low as 78, and they show no concern? I am sorry if I am coming off patronizing, I am simply bewildered.

If nothing is found with your lung investigation, sleep apnea could be something to look at. It should never go that low outside of sleeping with sleep apnea, but sometimes it can affect the oxygen saturation in one's waking hours.

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Anyway, all the best to you.

[Ralphetts]

Strangely ... I had an ultra sound after complaining of the feeling of an obstruction in my throat. Nothing found, save reporting my thyroid was very small. Now referred to ENT for the camera job. Been waiting two years ..... not holding my breath that anything will be found!

[JCMartin in reply to Ralphetts]

Sorry you have had such a huge wait. I am going to start my Beneden Health again after all this as i cant navigate the NHS next time. It allows you to be treated by Beneden if you are on a long waiting list over 3 months. Its very affordable - i did have it and my husband let the payments slip. Obviously he regrets that now.

[Ralphetts]

Thank you ... would like to be kept informed of Beneden Health.

[JCMartin]

Hope i am allowed to do this - as i have no conection to them:benenden.co.uk/health/healt...