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It's been so hard to find a time and place to write or even get on line for more than a minute. I miss you all so much. I value all of your thoughts.
The house is torn apart, but I can see progress. I'll be glad when the floors are put down and we can clean up some of the mess. Right now it's just a waste of time to clean because the middle of the house is what's torn up and we just track the dust and mess everywhere every time we walk through. I still can't work up any excitement about this project.
I have to share something with all of you. I hope I'm being paranoid, but let me tell you what I'm concerned about. I've told you all about my daughter, Ragan. She's 24 (25 on April 29) and teaching her first year and working on her masters on the weekends and planning her wedding for July 4th this year. So she is really busy. Here's what I'm concerned about: She has had a lump come up in her pelvic area. Her Dr. says it's a lymph node and has her on antibiotics. She is now on her second round and the lump is still there. She also has a small lump behind her right ear. That one has gotten a little smaller lately. I can't tell you how concerned I am for her. She doesn't have another doctor's appointment until the end of March. I'm thinking about asking her to go to someone else for a second opinion. I don't want to frighten her, but I really think this is something she needs to take care of NOW. Am I being paranoid? The thought of something happening to her is more than I can bare. I'm just barely able to keep it together anyway. If something were to happen to my baby girl I don't think I could go on.
I'm so afraid for her.
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NO, you are not being paranoid. You are being her mother. I am sure if you talk to her, she will listen and have that second opinion. There is nothing wrong with that! Hugs, Taters
SylviaT
Cyn, have her go for a 2nd opinon a.s.a.p, if for nothing else but to mind your mind at peace. If she's on antibiotics - what are they treating her for?
Are they infections of some sort? I would def. have her see someone else, and soon. We have to play our own health advocates and if you're not happy with her treatment - coax her to see another doctor. Could they be cysts? I have one on my face - had no idea what it was - it just popped up over the summer - and with Shaun dying - I ignored it - but felt better once they told me what it was. You don't need the extra anxiety right now - not with your grief - the renovating - of course you're concerned and rightfully so. Please keep us posted - I've missed you and have been wondering how you are. Take care & keep in touch, in my thoughts and prayers, love you
Denimari
Ugh, meant if for nothing else but to put your mind at peace........
Denimari
I do know that there are lymph nodes in the places you mentioned. My grandkids have had them behind their ears before. Sometimes the antibotic that is prescribed doesn't work like another one will and they have to be switched. I would express to her my thoughts about "erring on the side of caution" and see if she would consider seeing another doctor or maybe even going to a prompt care clinic, or whatever you might have there, for another opinion. I know here in Indiana many people have been getting pneumonia and what the doctors are prescribing is not working as it should so they have had to make an adjustment in the medication. I wouldn't panic if I were you, but I would be concerned and take precautions. It could be a way that her body is dealing with the stress of everything that is going on her life right now too. You are not being paranoid, you are being a loving Mother who's instincts are in "heightened alert" as a result of what you have been through. I'm sorry for the mess you house is in right now, that wears on your nerves too. Just remember that it is only temporary and the end result will be really nice. Take good care of yourself and know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers...lots of love and hugs...Lynn
l8gra
I know that feeling of losing another child. I am on pins and needles daily until everyone is home and in bed each night. I think a second opinion is always needed. I would do your best to be optimistic. However, I know that's easier said than done. I think if the doctor was suspicious of anything bad he would have done more tests or sent her to a specialist but there is always the exception. I will have you both in my prayers. Love Robin
Robin4
You are right, get her to get a second opinion. Enlarged Lymph nodes can mean a lot of things. Better to be told no problem than the alternative. Be a Mom, nag her and if that doesn't work, try guilt. LOl Will pray for you both. Love and hugs cathy
RockstarsMom
Everyone should get a second opion when it is obvious that there should be a reason for lumps ie..infection otherwise get her to someone asap. Not to scare you but my father had a lump under his arm that they said was a cat scratch then they said it was a cyst and tried to suck it out..Well it was his lymp gland and had lymphoma...Lumps that do not move and are statiobnary should be looked at. A simple blood test can tell them if there is an thing serious to worry about. Your gut is telling you something and i think you should listen to it.any careing doctor will sympathize with your paranoia..good luck and god bless ..hugs..
Chrissmom
I agree with everyone else. A second opinion is in order. It may be nothing and if that's the case that's great! But, I would also want to hear it from a second doc. I hope everyone works out to the best. *Hug* Adrianne
JerryJsMom
I think we all agree a second opinion is the way to go. You are in my prayers.
AstridW
Yep...go with your gut...you want to make sure everything is okay...and that is way to do it. I like Cathy's idea about nagging and then the guilt! Let us know...we love you and your family...Karen
biowoman
Cyn,
It never hurts to get a second opinion. I do know it takes a while for lymph noded to respond to Antibiotics. I am guessing she had a CBC with Diff cause that told the Doc if it was an infection or not and that is why she was put on an antibiotic.
I hear ya about the house,I don't miss it,went through it myself and it takes forever and the dirt...I don't even want to think about it. Hugs, Inga
ihart
I would ASK her what you could do to convince her to get a second opinion and offer to find a good doc. Admit to her that you just cannot stand the thought of anything happening to her. I have learned the hard way that when I don't ASK, I am in for trouble. When I do it that way, I usually get a hug! Good luck!
MonaC
No your being a concern Mother and a second opinion is always good .I know when we painted and had carpet put down I thought I would lose it .But it will be over soon .
Good Luck with your daugther
Love Caroline
sunnyc