Processes of elimination
 

I have a CT (cat) scan tomorrow. I've been having pains in what I think are my womanly parts...they eliminated bladder infection or kidney stones.

They went straight for the CT scan, as opposed to an ultrasound. On one hand, I'm glad because let's do the most efficient and telling test right away, right? On the other hand, however, I'm scared that they think it's serious and so ordered this test because, hey, we don't have a lot of time.

My brain is going in a hundred different directions and I'm scared to pieces.

Anyone, especially women, who has gone through this? I'm actually hoping for ovarian cyst...as opposed to other dire diagnoses.

I go back to doc on Tuesday. It's going to be a long, long, weekend.

Also, for a cat scan, should I take Gaines or Tajjy? ;)

I feel as if I might pass out right here, right now.

Any advice or experience is appreciated.

edit: just to say this here, the laughs I am getting here at the Cellar are really helping me through this. You guys are really great!

I've scanned cats before, but I don't see how this going to help you figure out what is wrong.

heeheee...poor kittehs! :)

It could be a ruptured cyst. I had one of those and it was super painful. I wasn't able to go to the doctor at the time but a couple of months later, I went in and that's what they found.

I can't offer anything other than my best wishes.
Keeping everything crossed for you x

Good luck Shawnee, I hope everything goes well.

Did anyone else think a thread in "Health" called "Process of elimination" was going to be about problems with pooping?

I had an ovairan infection once... pretty painful but cleared right up with abx. I had a cat scan when I went in with a nasty sinus infection.... I think maybe sometimes they just like to use the good toys....

Thanks, all, for your words and experiences.

I'm thinking more and more it's probably a cyst. Fingies crossed.

@ glatt: I didn't plan that but noticed later it could be construed as poopin', and as you have said in the past...everybody poops. So, I liked it. :blush:

Shawnee, I don't know what you have, but the description sounds just like what killed Houdini.

You're a strange man, Jesus.

Wasn't Houdini killed by a punch in the stomach? :confused:

I bet I'm missing a reference...HLJ is rarely off in his humor (I almost typed homer...that too.) :)

I was just trying to cheer you up.

Today I'm HungOverLikeJesus.

See Good News, Bad News for details at 11.

Ahh, I got my drink on last night, too...tonight it's Barium cocktails!

You do cheer me, man, lots.

Must go read details!

Hope everything goes well. Keep us updated.

After the anal itch thread, I was sure this was going to be about something completely different.

Shawnee - I'm sure it's not easy to be in your shoes right, now. But I suspect that it is far more likely to something easily treatable than something disastrous.

Sending positive thoughts for the discomfort of your choice to be yours!

Good luck Shawnee. Sorry I don't have a smart ass comment.

Ask them if they have the machine that goes "Ping!" and be sure NOT to wear your medicalert bracelet that says "hypochondriac" on it.

PM all of us as soon as you know what the docs say.

Sweeeeet, there's a machine that goes "ping"? :)

I will PM the entire Cellar when I know something, which means I 'll post it here.

Thanks again, you smile-makers, you.

Hospital Administrator: Ah, I see you have the machine that goes ping. This is my favorite. You see we lease it back from the company we sold it to and that way it comes under the monthly current budget and not the capital account.
[Everyone in the room applauds]
Hospital Administrator: Thank you, thank you.

Monty Python - The Meaning of Life.

This one:

See, I did not remember that.

Hope everything turns out okey-dokey, Shawnee.

Luck, Shawnee.

Thanks! I go back to Doc tomorrow. The pain has subsided, which is either really good or really bad. What, in between? What's that? ;)

In between is called life ;)
Here's keeping my fingers crossed for you

:)

That darn life thing again.

So far so good. Have eliminated any major problems from the CT scan. :)

Now they want to eliminate problems with my, er...uh...eliminator. In effect, next stop Colonoscopyville! :eek:

I bet those are fun!

Thanks for the well wishes during this time. Having eliminated the things I was scared of most is great for my peace of mind.

I recommend the knock out juice. That'll help get this thing behind you.

Great news!
Rotten to hear you are still being poked and prodded, but much rellief that it's not the Big C after all. Not to be confused with the c word, although they'll probably poke about in there too...

Keep us updated!

:lol:

Don't be an ass. :)

Oh, I think its a little late for that. :)

That's good to hear. Always a weight off the shoulders.

You're gonna LOVE colonoscopy!

Especially the prep beforehand! Make sure you drink the Phospho Soda straight. The flavor is something you don't wanna miss. Oh, and do it in the bathroom too.

Be very sure you have unobstructed access to the bathroom. No, you cannot wait for them to flush. Your OWN bathroom. Take my word for it.

And try to avoid letting them use anything that doesn't allow you to sleep through the whole thing, unless you want to watch the camera's progress on the TV. They'll give you Demerol if you want to watch. Just ask!

yes --- keep us up-se-dated!

Ouch!
I am not going to make a butt or poop joke............I'm going to hold it back, for once.
:)
Hope it all comes out ok though!
:(

Photography from Uranus
 

I am something of an expert on colonoscopy. Well, okay...I've had a few, all of which resulted in the removal of the eponymous organ, anyway.

Good points:
1) You get good drugs
2) You get to see pictures of someplace where you'll never be
3) Did I mention the drugs?

Bad points:
1) Someone shoves something up your ass
2) Not only do they not buy you dinner first, but they insist you don't eat for almost a day beforehand.
3) All of the above

Seriously, don't worry. Parts of me hurt all the time. Its the mileage, babe.