Update on oggbashan's health

[jehoram]

Maybe it will be better if I repeat the mile walk more often. I'm not sure. Today I feel really old...

When I can't get my regular two-mile walk in, I really feel it when I resume. It really makes a difference.

 

[oggbashan]

Scan results

I had my latest scan 0n 31 December. Today I went to the oncologist to get the results.

One lymph node is slightly enlarged. That's it.

We agreed NOT to treat it at present but to schedule another scan for two months time (at end of February). If the cancer has reappeared by then, then treatment will be necessary, If not? Do nothing and review after the next scan.

 

[Handley_Page]

I had my latest scan 0n 31 December. Today I went to the oncologist to get the results.

One lymph node is slightly enlarged. That's it.

We agreed NOT to treat it at present but to schedule another scan for two months time (at end of February). If the cancer has reappeared by then, then treatment will be necessary, If not? Do nothing and review after the next scan.

Fingers crossed, my friend

 

[R. Richard]

I had my latest scan 0n 31 December. Today I went to the oncologist to get the results.

One lymph node is slightly enlarged. That's it.

We agreed NOT to treat it at present but to schedule another scan for two months time (at end of February). If the cancer has reappeared by then, then treatment will be necessary, If not? Do nothing and review after the next scan.

Best wishes!

 

[oggbashan]

Thanks for the support.

BUT - My wife went to the chemists today for my shipping order (monthly). They are completely out of needles for my diabetic insulin injections. They haven't got any at that branch, nor other branches, nor at their suppliers and I am down to my last one.

I have ordered some online but they will take a couple of days to arrive. In the meantime, I will have to re-use needles (not recommended) and hope.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

Hugs, sir!

 

[oggbashan]

Next week my physio who is doing some lectures for medical students at our local university has asked me to be used as an example of skeletal damage.

Apart from ankylosing spondylitis, I have scoliosis, lordosis, and the back of my vertebrae are damaged from repeated impacts (falling off motorcycles, cliffs, rocks, mountains but not horses).

As a bonus, I have one leg shorter than the other and a tilted hip as a result, with bandy legs, All were caused by rickets which is rarely seen in anyone born in the UK even a few years after me because of the start of the NHS and the end of rationing. But evidence of childhood rickets does occur in immigrants born abroad, particularly from colder countries.

 

[BuckyDuckman]

Next week my physio who is doing some lectures for medical students at our local university has asked me to be used as an example of skeletal damage.

Apart from ankylosing spondylitis, I have scoliosis, lordosis, and the back of my vertebrae are damaged from repeated impacts (falling off motorcycles, cliffs, rocks, mountains but not horses).

As a bonus, I have one leg shorter than the other and a tilted hip as a result, with bandy legs, All were caused by rickets which is rarely seen in anyone born in the UK even a few years after me because of the start of the NHS and the end of rationing. But evidence of childhood rickets does occur in immigrants born abroad, particularly from colder countries.

Your doc seems to have you confused with Joseph Merrick, LOL. Are you going to do it?

 

[oggbashan]

Your doc seems to have you confused with Joseph Merrick, LOL. Are you going to do it?

Yes. He can use me for multiple conditions, and I have to pay my physio privately. I will get a discount for my next sessions...

 

[TarnishedPenny]

I went to see my GP for a knee problem. He diagnosed it, said it would go away gradually with time.

I asked him if I should see a physiotherapist. He replied that it wouldn't hurt.

He obviously hasn't met my physiotherapist...

 

[yowser]

The local university hospital is a research unit, and a friend was in the early stages of what proved to be a difficult diagnosis (turned out to be a rare stomach cancer).

Of course there are lots of medical students around there, learning from their elders. He said the worst part was when he was on the table, imaging equipment being manipulated by a tech and internist. The doctor takes a sharp intake of breath and goes out into the hallway.

'Everyone! Come on in and take a look at This!'

That's when he knew he was in for real trouble.

Sounds like you have a good attitude for your scene.

 

[oggbashan]

The local university hospital is a research unit, and a friend was in the early stages of what proved to be a difficult diagnosis (turned out to be a rare stomach cancer).

Of course there are lots of medical students around there, learning from their elders. He said the worst part was when he was on the table, imaging equipment being manipulated by a tech and internist. The doctor takes a sharp intake of breath and goes out into the hallway.

'Everyone! Come on in and take a look at This!'

That's when he knew he was in for real trouble.

Sounds like you have a good attitude for your scene.

Whenever I go to the hospital to see a consultant they are often accompanied by student doctors, The first reason is that I am an interesting case as far as my cancer is concerned. I have unusual side effects which don't fit the textbooks. The second is that I don't mind. I am quite happy to talk to the students and demonstrate what I can and cannot do. I'll even answer stupid questions without comment.

 

[BuckyDuckman]

I am quite happy to talk to the students and demonstrate what I can and cannot do. I'll even answer stupid questions without comment.

Truth is, you've been darn good about doing something similar in this forum, too. You're one of the good ones, Ogg.

 

[shakna]

Whenever I go to the hospital to see a consultant they are often accompanied by student doctors, The first reason is that I am an interesting case as far as my cancer is concerned. I have unusual side effects which don't fit the textbooks. The second is that I don't mind. I am quite happy to talk to the students and demonstrate what I can and cannot do. I'll even answer stupid questions without comment.

It always surprises me how few stupid questions the students tend to have. Most of them actually seem to try and really think through a question before asking. Though, of course, a lot of the questions can't really be answered. That's why you end up as an interesting case!

 

[Kumquatqueen]

I asked him if I should see a physiotherapist. He replied that it wouldn't hurt.

He obviously hasn't met my physiotherapist...

LOL! Or any physiotherapist.

The physio helping me hold my pelvis together was definitely a filthy sadist. He giggled when I ended up screaming 'Safeword!'. And then brought out the bondage gear in that lovely shade of NHS blue.

Not yelling swearwords in earshot of all the elderly ladies outside the curtains is one of my main achievements in life.


Glad you're keeping going, Mr Ogg.

 

[oggbashan]

LOL! Or any physiotherapist.

The physio helping me hold my pelvis together was definitely a filthy sadist. He giggled when I ended up screaming 'Safeword!'. And then brought out the bondage gear in that lovely shade of NHS blue.

Not yelling swearwords in earshot of all the elderly ladies outside the curtains is one of my main achievements in life.


Glad you're keeping going, Mr Ogg.

Thank you.

My physiotherapist can't hurt me. I am so stiff and locked that even with all his strength he cannot shift anything so he doesn't try. He massages my soft tissues to try to compensate for the lack of movement elsewhere. When one of his female assistants tried to work on me, she had to give up after five minutes of trying. She said she might as well try massaging a stone statue.

 

[oggbashan]

I had a phone call today from the surgery offering me a FOURTH covid jab. Unfortunately, it is on the only day this month when we are frantically busy.

But I have booked a flu jab for myself and my wife this afternoon.

 

[Handley_Page]

Yes. He can use me for multiple conditions, and I have to pay my physio privately. I will get a discount for my next sessions...

A serious discount ?

 

[oggbashan]

A serious discount ?

Unfortunately, it was cancelled. Three of the students have tested positive for Covid.

But today I had my fourth Vaccination (2nd booster) because I am old and my immunity is compromised.

The session was from 4 pm to 6 pm and I was booked for 4. So were 60 others approx. I arrived ten minutes early to be faced by a long queue. I was out at 4.30.

 

[oggbashan]

This afternoon I drove a car for the first time in eighteen months since I developed double vision. I don't have it now because of steroids.

My wife was sitting beside me, more worried than I was. I drove to our nearest dual carriageway, to three roundabouts and back - about twelve miles.

I drove at a reasonable speed - 60 mph on a 70 mph limit road. I gave way to oncoming cars in narrow streets more than strictly necessary. So many modern cars are much wider than earlier ones. Streets that could comfortably have had cars parked along both sides with room between them for two cars to pass areno longer adequate with Chelsea Tractors (large 4 x 4s) coming down the middle across the centre line, or parked opposite each other.

But I feel a real sense of achievement.

 

[yowser]

Fabulous. The re-taste of freedom after it has been yanked away is a marvelous thing.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

Go Ogg!

 

[oggbashan]

Two more drives today. To my pensioners' group meeting and return - about 8 miles; and to a small shopping mall and return 12 miles.

Later this week I will try without my wife as co-driver and critic.

 

[Handley_Page]

This afternoon I drove a car for the first time in eighteen months since I developed double vision. I don't have it now because of steroids.

But I feel a real sense of achievement.

As well you should, Ogg.
Well Done !

 

[oggbashan]

Blood Sugar level...

I test my blood sugar levels several times a day.

This morning I had my lowest ever reading of 2.13

It should be between 5.00 and 7.00. Below 4.00 is a hypo.

I have no idea why. Yesterday evening my level was highish. I have had breakfast - cereal with sugar instead of sweetener and I will test myself again in an hour.

But 2.13 is worrying.