So
… how’s the year going for everyone? I know some peeps not too impressed with
the direction of 2015. I’ve just added myself to the list.
I
had my yearly checkup with my survivorship oncologist. Unfortunately, the news
wasn’t so great. It seems that I have some stress related health issues.
Sometimes stress can be easily managed, but it appears as if my issues are
being compounded or aggravated by a possible under-performing thyroid.
Most
people who see me on a regular basis know that I have been dealing with a lot
of fatigue in the latter half of last year. I’ve also been dealing with jaw,
neck and throat pain/fatigue, extreme sensitivity to cold, muscle weakness,
stiffness and swelling and brain fog.
If
I do have an under-performing thyroid, then this would explain a lot of health
issues. It makes me feel better just knowing that this isn’t all in my head. The
larger part of the issue is that it could be – BUT PROBABLY NOT – cancer.
The
reality is that my thyroid was in the field of radiation when I had Hodgkin’s
disease. Plus, every time I have a CT scan, they inject a dye in my IV. Both of
these things put me at a greater risk than average for thyroid cancer.
I’ll
restate though – I DO NOT THINK IT IS
CANCER. I will continue in this line of thinking until I’m told otherwise. No
need to worry over something that may not be. I do think it is prudent to
prepare myself and study, but worrying is not an option. They are already testing my thyroid levels and I have a follow-up appointment in three weeks. I don't like having to wait so long for results, but then I figure if it is something more serious than a thyroid on the fritz, then I will be notified.
All
I can say is that this is a pretty lousy start to my year. 2015 – Boo hiss and
many frowns upon you!
That
being said, I know the power of prayer and I know that I have many prayer
warriors out there praying for me. It is the best thing that I could ask for. I
also know that my friends that are not religious are sending me their most positive
vibes. I thank them for that. To say I am lucky is an understatement.
The
plan right now is to simplify what I can and listen to the doctors when they give me
advice and instructions.
Until
I have something else to report, I guess that’s all I have to say except:
“Cast
all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
Much
love to all,
Kat
