luvmydog2 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 I went today and had my dreaded colonscopy done. Doctor removed 1 pollup (sp) and told me that my colon looked good. This depends on how the test comes back on the pollup, which I won't know for about a week. Doctor said he didn't see anything to worry about tho. Now, as to the problem that led up to this test. As you know I was in hosp early part of Sept. with pneumonia and they discovered I was anemic. The doctor told me today that I needed to see my oncologist ASAP. Told him I had an appt for Nov 4 and he said that was too long. He said my blood was approx 2 pints low and if I waited till then it could be 3. My blood has done that since I left hosp on Sept 13. No explaniation yet. Got onc appt moved up to Wed. Anyone else experiance this? I think MOSugar had to get blood often. Can't figure this out. I am not tired and feel good otherwise. Dr said something about he would suggest oncologist look at bone marrow. I know nothing about this situation except I don't like the sound of it. There are no signs of loosing blood so he thinks my body is not producing blood? Anyone heard of this? Thanks everybody. _________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 First of all, Bruce, it is good your colon looked good. This exact thing landed my mother in the hospital - four pints low, very anemic, had heart attack symptoms from it actually - and she DID have a nice big fat colon tumor. I do believe MoSugar had that problem all the time, too, can't remember if ever an answer was found, and I don't think that's what eventually got her (excess fluid, wasn't it?). Some people just get very low on blood from chemo and have to have a transfusion - Dave had one transfusion toward the end of his chemo last year. But do make sure you see that oncologist right away, am curious to hear what he says. God Bless, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Bruce, I don't know what to tell you other than keep hanging in there and keep staying on top of things like you are.I have been having trouble as well and can't put a finger on it.I feel good all things considered but poop out a little too easy and everyone has a terrible time getting blood out of me.I just had CT scan last week and There is no change.(still stable)I'm not anemic??.On Coumadin but blood is still hard to get out of me??.They took a bunch of blood samples for diff. tests etc.& I'll find out later.I hope you find out what causes the loss of blood,& can remedy it.Please let me know how you make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Dang, Buddy, You and I are feeling about the same level of fear today, I am thinkin'. Who wants to hear that kind of crap... gives me the willies how easily "we" get spooked, huh? Tell you what, you pray for me and I will pray for you and we will call it even...'kay? I am shudderin' over here. Why don't you look in your medicine cabinet and see if you have any leftover somethin' or 'nothers in there? Good thing it's a Monday and not a Friday that you got that news...that's all I can say... Hang in there... Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I like Cindi's medicine cabinet idea. I assume you have been tested to make sure you are not bleeding somewhere??? I think this is a job for oncodoc Hang in there Bruce. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I don't know of any marrow issues that aren't chemo related but you have my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know as soon as you see your doc! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 Thank you for the replies. Cindi you gave me my first laugh of the day. I got up at 3AM this morning to be at the doctors office by 5. Yes, they have checked for bleeding but there are no signs of any. I am looking at my blood report that was done on 9/17 and my HGB was 13.8. The normal according to the report is 14-17.5. My PCP was not worried about this small .1% below normal. The Gastronoligst told me today that it was way lower now. He said I was a little over 11.0 now. That is why I am worried. That was a month ago and should I not have noticed some blood somewhere to drop that much. I am hoping I got a false report today somehow. I know I got a scare from it tho. I go see the onc doctor Wednesday and I make my "blood donation" as soon as I step in his lobby. Perhaps being an oncologist maybe he will see a reason for the drop. I was on iron pills but stopped them last Wed for this test. Cindi, you got a deal. You keep me in your prayers and I will keep you in mine. This offer is for all the rest of you too. Oh well, if you don't keep me in your's, I will keep you in mine anyway. I pray for each of you daily. Anyway, I will let you know what onc says Wednesday. I bet I will hear the dreaded word MONDAY from him tho. Ever notice we seem to always get results on MONDAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Bruce Sorry, I haven't posted much today, but I sure have been thinking about you and wondering! I dont have a clue about the test, but I'll be praying. love and fortitue elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Bruce, I have no answers only prayers for you. I will be anxious to know your results. It is a good thing about the colonoscopy though...any good report is something to smile about. Let us know. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Bruce, have you in my prayers and everything crossed for good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Bruce, Hoping that your appointment with the Onc gives you solutions to this riddle along with an explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draiocht_bean_si Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 prayers Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 All I can say is a repeat of what's been said, I'm clueless, but want you to know I'm thinking of you. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Bruce-- I have no insight--but wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. May your polyp be only a polyp--and a reasonable (and non-scary) explaination be found regarding your "lost" blood. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Melinda and Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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