jdjenkins Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 My Dad has developed pain in his lower left abdomen. They are not there all the time but come and go. He woke up last night with them. He says sometimes they feel like cramping, but he is not consitipated. The nurse was there today and said maybe he should cut back on his salt tablets. Did not see anything else wrong. Has anyone got any ideas about what could be causing pain. Mom is very scared. He has been off chemo for 2 months now. He has two lympth nodes by his left kidney that showed up on last PET. Brain mets sucessfully treated. No other mets. He has an appointment with Dr. on Friday, but wondering if we should bring him in before. Thanks for any help. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Denise, Call your dad's doctor and let them know. They would be the best to give you advise right now. Maybe they will want to see him sooner. Good luck. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I don't know,. Denise, but I'd be on board with calling the dr. I hope he feels better soon, and that there will be a simple solution. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I agree, call the doctor and see what they say regarding the urgency. However, if it gets worse get him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Denise, I would call and ask the doctor. Sure hope it's nothing... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I agree, call the doctor and let them tell you whether you should come in sooner. if your dad is very uncomfortable, I might press the issue. we've learned, with my mom, to go right to the source with new symptoms. often they're nothing, but when they were "something" we were happy to be in the right hands. good luck, xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Sorry to repeat the same advice, but I would definitely call the doctor and explain all of this to him/her. Anytime there is pain, it's better to be on the safe side and find out the cause. Saying prayers thet things are better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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