Pain - anyone have an idea? - Page 2

Flint · 04-02-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bbro

Another update. Got the ultrasound - it was ookie. All that gell all over everything, yech. The only thing that worries me is on the few images I could see, I saw red a couple times. It is a black and white ultrasound and looked like someone colored on it. Kind of like this http://www.learningradiology.com/cas.../cow179arr.jpg, but not nearly as large of an area.

I will find out next Thursday, that is my marathon of doctor's visits.

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

The color just means they put the machine in Doppler mode, and it indicates whether substances are moving towards or away from the viewer, and how fast they're moving. Usually they're testing blood flow through various parts of the body, checking for blockages and whatnot. Red on its own is just a direction/speed; it doesn't necessarily mean anything bad at all.

Clodfobble is right; red is not "bad" in a doppler ultrasound, the way red is "bad" in weather satellite images on TV. FWIW, I work in a radiology dept.

Clodfobble · 04-02-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

FWIW, I work in a radiology dept.

Whereas I am merely an irritating know-it-all.

bbro · 04-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Thanks, both of you. Makes me a bit more relaxed. I only have to wait until Tuesday to find out the results of that and hopefully my blood tests. At least I am doing something and not just complaining!

sweetwater · 04-02-2008, 12:52 PM

Waiting for test results will tell you if there is any stress-related issues with the condition. I, at least, get impatient. 'You know it already, tell me!' Hopefully the problem will resolve with a simple diet change or other easy fix. Good luck!

xoxoxoBruce · 04-05-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bbro

Thanks, both of you. Makes me a bit more relaxed. I only have to wait until Tuesday to find out the results of that and hopefully my blood tests. At least I am doing something and not just complaining!

While you're waiting for the results, I prescribe lots of sex and chocolate.

bbro · 04-07-2008, 09:34 AM

Well, I have gotten a lot of sex this weekend, but no chocolate.....going to have to remedy that tonight..

xoxoxoBruce · 04-07-2008, 10:03 AM

Well now, I just happen to have some chocolate... a lot of it... right here in the back of my van... trust me, just climb on in.

bbro · 04-07-2008, 01:25 PM

Oh, yea, sure....no problem
:p

bbro · 04-09-2008, 08:12 AM

Well, the results are in. I have Multiple gallstones. How many is multiple? Don't know yet, my doctor has to call the radiology place. If it is a lot, then surgery to remove the gall bladder. If a couple, then trying alternative remedies and doing another ultrasound in 3 months.

So, what did I do when I heard the devastating news? Went out and ate the worst meal possible and woke up at 2 am in sever pain. Luckily, I had already picked up some stuff she suggested and used that. Instead of having pain for 3 hours, it lasted about a half hour until everything started working. Stupid.

Sundae · 04-09-2008, 08:40 AM

bbro I am really sorry to hear you have gallstones.
I know from non-personal but graphic recounting how painful they can be.

However I am happy to hear it is a diagnosed condition and a treatable one.
Good luck!

LabRat · 04-09-2008, 09:07 AM

The good news is that it is something treatable, and not more serious. FWIW, my mom had her gallbladder removed, gosh, 9 or 10 years ago now and it was a laproscopic procedure. Only 2 small incisions, one in her belly button you can't see, and another on he abdomen closer to her ribs. She was only in the hospital overnight if I remember correctly.

So, even if you do have to have surgery, it shouldn't be a big deal. Let us know what the final verdict is.

bbro · 04-09-2008, 02:04 PM

It is treatable and if I do have the surgery, it will be like you mom's LabRat. I am still a little scared. I have never had surgery, have only been in the hospital three times and I can't remember the first time and I don't remember if I stayed the second time. Plus the last time I had anesteshia for wisdom teeth removal, I didn't do well on the waking up part. Can anyone say freak out?

It just sucks. I am sick of all these health problems. I mean I'm not even 30 for pete's sake!

I am sure I will be fine no matter what. Besides, mummy is coming down if I have to have surgery.

Thanks for the concern. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-09-2008, 10:35 PM

I know several people, including one ex, that had that surgery.
They all lived happily ever after.... except the ex, who's never fucking happy.

bbro · 04-21-2008, 08:37 AM

Well, it's official. I am definitely having surgery. Apparently multiple means more than 10 gallstones. She said there wasn't an exact count because there were soo many. They also don't know the sizes because there were soo many. Now all I have to do is call my doctor, tell her I decided to do the surgery and figure out what is next. Let me tell you how fun that was to hear at 8:15 Saturday morning.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-21-2008, 10:26 AM

Just a temporary delay in living happily ever after.

04-07-2008, 10:03 AM	#22
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Well now, I just happen to have some chocolate... a lot of it... right here in the back of my van... trust me, just climb on in. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#23
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Oh, yea, sure....no problem :p Attached Images

04-09-2008, 08:40 AM	#25
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	bbro I am really sorry to hear you have gallstones. I know from non-personal but graphic recounting how painful they can be. However I am happy to hear it is a diagnosed condition and a treatable one. Good luck! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-09-2008, 09:07 AM	#26
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	The good news is that it is something treatable, and not more serious. FWIW, my mom had her gallbladder removed, gosh, 9 or 10 years ago now and it was a laproscopic procedure. Only 2 small incisions, one in her belly button you can't see, and another on he abdomen closer to her ribs. She was only in the hospital overnight if I remember correctly. So, even if you do have to have surgery, it shouldn't be a big deal. Let us know what the final verdict is. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

04-09-2008, 10:35 PM	#28
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I know several people, including one ex, that had that surgery. They all lived happily ever after.... except the ex, who's never fucking happy. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-02-2008, 12:31 PM	#18
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Thanks, both of you. Makes me a bit more relaxed. I only have to wait until Tuesday to find out the results of that and hopefully my blood tests. At least I am doing something and not just complaining!

04-02-2008, 12:52 PM	#19
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Waiting for test results will tell you if there is any stress-related issues with the condition. I, at least, get impatient. 'You know it already, tell me!' Hopefully the problem will resolve with a simple diet change or other easy fix. Good luck!

04-07-2008, 09:34 AM	#21
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Well, I have gotten a lot of sex this weekend, but no chocolate.....going to have to remedy that tonight..

04-09-2008, 08:12 AM	#24
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Well, the results are in. I have Multiple gallstones. How many is multiple? Don't know yet, my doctor has to call the radiology place. If it is a lot, then surgery to remove the gall bladder. If a couple, then trying alternative remedies and doing another ultrasound in 3 months. So, what did I do when I heard the devastating news? Went out and ate the worst meal possible and woke up at 2 am in sever pain. Luckily, I had already picked up some stuff she suggested and used that. Instead of having pain for 3 hours, it lasted about a half hour until everything started working. Stupid.

04-09-2008, 02:04 PM	#27
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	It is treatable and if I do have the surgery, it will be like you mom's LabRat. I am still a little scared. I have never had surgery, have only been in the hospital three times and I can't remember the first time and I don't remember if I stayed the second time. Plus the last time I had anesteshia for wisdom teeth removal, I didn't do well on the waking up part. Can anyone say freak out? It just sucks. I am sick of all these health problems. I mean I'm not even 30 for pete's sake! I am sure I will be fine no matter what. Besides, mummy is coming down if I have to have surgery. Thanks for the concern. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

04-21-2008, 08:37 AM	#29
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Well, it's official. I am definitely having surgery. Apparently multiple means more than 10 gallstones. She said there wasn't an exact count because there were soo many. They also don't know the sizes because there were soo many. Now all I have to do is call my doctor, tell her I decided to do the surgery and figure out what is next. Let me tell you how fun that was to hear at 8:15 Saturday morning.

04-21-2008, 10:26 AM	#30
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Just a temporary delay in living happily ever after. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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