I have developed back pain and some wierd tingling sensations. I run a lot and felt something else go in the gym higher in my back early this week. I am naturally thinking spinal mets due to symptoms Waiting for scans. Anyone got any tips/advice. Naturally I am having deja vu of the waiting game when I was first diagnosed, waiting for scans, results, outcomes. Am scared too as I have school age children and don't want them to see me suffer nor lose their mum whilst they are still small. I did everything I could, could not have managed or done more to prevent this, so just feeling so upset about it all. I am just not enjoying this cancer ride at all. Any words of advice or wisdom would be gratefully received.
I’m really sorry to read this. I wondered if the Dr / consultant might have suggested an alternative reason for what you are experiencing - perhaps a potential nerve problem? I’m afraid that I’m not the best in this situation, but perhaps it might be helpful to stay off Google, if you are like me. Also perhaps have some special quality (and distracting) time with the children during half term, taking each half day as it comes. I do find that when I am anxious that I can’t look ahead too much. Also, I have a terrible habit of going from 1 to 100 in a nanosecond, and I forget that numbers 2-99 are in between, and I have to remind myself of that. But perhaps you are better than me. A big hug to you. Xx
Hi cloudier, I am ok. I am on track-er too. Have raised dna levels as I expected. So randomised and scans etc. had a normal bone scan a few months ago now. This new thing seems different though and somethings changed. I feel well apart from the niggling pain and odd sensations. Just need to know whether it’s of concern or not. Obviously with a few major wobbles if I think too much, but am much better at enjoying today rather than worrying about tomorrow than I was.
how are you faring? Hope you are keeping well and enjoying life.
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