In my youth I competed in sports, mostly track and field. There was a unique feeling, after the intense build up to a competition, after the competition, when winding down.
I have that feeling today.
In 2022 I experienced intense feelings, when it was discovered that I had a second life threatening condition. That bad news took some time to process. I was told it might never be a problem, so I adjusted to the news with that caveat. Then a routine ultrasound scan last autumn, at the hospital, reported that it was suddenly and unexpectedly a problem. This began another, more difficult, process of adjustment. A sombre undercurrent has been present since last October.
Then, last week, another scan, a CT scan, more reliable, reported that it was not a problem. That was great news. A weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
The good news has been slowly seeping into me. It was hard to believe at first, the extremely significant difference between scan results. I was not offered an explanation, perhaps because there is no explanation. I am hoping for some feedback from the vascular surgeon, but since I am in no immediate danger, it is unlikely I will hear from his office.
The lifestyle changes I have implemented to cope with the condition will be maintained. There are new innovations under human trials in the US that, if the trials go well, could offer effective treatment that is relatively non-invasive. I live in hope.
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“When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?”
Epictetus
55 AD – 135 AD
I’m so glad you got good news! What a wonderful relief!
Thanks Joan, it was a wonderful relief! I feel that life is going back to its regular programming, lol.
I’m glad you’ve had good news!
From my own experiences, my guess is that previous scan was misjudged based on how close the focal point of the scan was. If they cannot see the margins of an area with excellent focus then it becomes a judgment call by the technician reading and measuring the scan. The blurred margins can make the imperfection look larger, which would have given rise to the idea that your imperfection had rapidly increased in size.
Hope that helps. Sounds like a good choice, to stick with the changes you’d already implemented. They sure can’t hurt.
*celebratory hugs*
I think you are right Teri, the ultrasound wasn’t accurate, or accurately interpreted, I am sure they did their best. I don’t want to have a lot of CT scans, they are pretty heavy duty, but I won’t be getting an ultrasound from that hospital again. I’ve been reading about improved equipment, meant specifically for vascular assessment, I am going to search for a testing location with the best equipment for the job.
The changes I have made aren’t that hard to live with, most of the recommended changes I made when my anaphylaxis and other health issues were diagnosed, just a few tweaks needed.