Bill Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Don't let doctors trivialize your symptom(s), especially if the symptom(s) is persistent. My wife's FIRST and ONLY symptom was persistent low back pain. Low back pain that was repeatedly misdiagnosed as nmt low back pain secondary to a chronic UTI. This misdiagnosis continued to be made right up to her visit to the ER a day before the correct diagnosis was made. It took the sudden onset of severe low back pain with lower extremity dysfunction ( triggered by an enema ! ) for the ER physician to recognize that something much more serious was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 My heart is breaking for you and your wife. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 You are right. We must be vigilant and persistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 No one more vigilan and persistent than you Don...Lucky Lucy! Bless you both. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bill, I'm so sorry your wife is having all this trouble. Yes, when pain continues in this way, sometimes we need to get more assertive and simply insist on more extensive testing. It sounds like you're the man, though!!! I applaud you for caring enough to look after her so closely and to come here and seek support and advice. Please keep us posted. God bless you both, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bill Thank you for reminding it how important it is to make sure we get the right examinations from the doctors. I am thinking of you. Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 You are so right, Bill. We have been battling doctors minimizing our friend Bob's pain for several weeks now. It's a shame this happens. Praying for you and your wife. xxoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 It seems like the Dr's want to diagnose anything but cancer as a cause. After so many other tests, they finally find the answers......but the one who suffers in the mean time gets worse. Its a sad story all right. I feel so bad for her. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bill, I'm very sorry to hear about your wife. Thanks for reminding us to keep vigilant. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bill, I am sorry I didn't mean to trivialize your post. I actually meant to say that I agreed with you and Don. I wish I had been much more aggressive when Dave had his first symptoms of fatigue but the Dr.s told me it was due to his "sleep apnea!" Oh well, it is no good thinking of what might, or should have been, is it! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Bill, I hear you loud and clear. My mother's symptoms started with lower back pain and her doctors diagnosed her as having arthritis. One year later she was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. My heart breaks for you. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I am so sorry to hear about your wife's pain and dx. If I were you I would get a second opinion. They may be right....but another doctor telling you they are right would ease your mind. I will keep you in my thoughts. Keep us informed...we are all here to listen. Nina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Bill, I'm so sorry to hear of all your wife have been going through. I thank you for taking the time to remind us to stay on top of everything and to trust our instincts. We know our loved ones far better than anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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