Chest pains – Friday 29 June 2007

For the last three days I have been experiencing severe chest pains emanating from the area of the lung that was removed during last years surgery.
I experience most of these when sitting, mainly driving, and they are extremely painful. In addition to this I have been feeling very tired and short of breath, to the point of ‘wheezing’ even at times of relative inactivity.

As a family [Unfortunately minus two teenager daughters, whom have other commitments] we are on a week’s holiday and because I am waiting for an MRI scan and blood results next week, I am not going to pursue this until we return. I am hoping a rest and some sea air will do me good.

...another, unforeseen – Tuesday 26 June 2007

Well the dreaded day of the check-up came and went and I have both good news and not so good news to post.
The good news is that the X-ray showed my chest to be clear of anything other than the missing lobe of lung, which is good.

The head pains and ankle swelling did not give the consultant too much concern, he was glad that both ankles were showing the same symptoms, which indicates a circulation problem.

However, the swelling/cold to touch symptoms affecting my left wrist [the opposite wrist to the one with the original bone cancer] did cause him enough concern to warrant the setting up of an MRI scan in the near future to ascertain the cause.
Then, even more worrying for me, whilst under a thorough examination, was the discovery of a lump in my left armpit in the lymph gland. I do know that health professionals pay particular attention to the lymph glands when examining for signs of cancer.

I will have to wait now for an appointment to come through for the MRI scan, if it comes through quickly I may worry more than I am now; otherwise it is a matter of carrying on as usual.

More pains – Monday 25 June 2007

Before I begin to think I am becoming a real hypochondriac I must stress these are real pains and concerns I have. They may not be related to my illness but I am not qualified to make that judgement, therefore I get them checked out by my GP. Unfortunately even he is stumped sometimes.
I have three concerns I must bring up at tomorrows check-up at the hospital, all of which I discussed at the GP surgery this morning.
1. Head pains – grip like pains that last a few seconds only; on anti-biotics.
2. Ankle swelling – Blood tests carried out; results expected next week.
3. Swelling on wrist – left wrist prone to swelling that feels cold to the touch; his one baffled my GP as he would’ve expected it to feel warm to the touch.
The reason I mention this here is to help with any further analysis and also to assist anyone else who may be showing similar symptoms.
I am hoping to post good news this time tomorrow.

Aches, pains and an appointment [pending] – Saturday 23 June 2007

I have not been feeling too good of late; what will stomach and chest pains, all related to ‘heartburn’ according to my Doctor. And now more recently I have began to suffer with swollen ankles, due to bad circulation – of which I have had since having Chemotherapy some 14 years ago. I can still see where the Chemicals burned the veins in my left arm all those years ago.

Next week I have the 3rd of 3 monthly check ups and I am looking forward to getting that out of the way so we can enjoy the holidays and the summer, when it arrives!

On a much lighter note: Today is my eldest daughters birthday, so Happy Birthday to you...