Okay finally got some answers. NO CANCER FOUND ON THE TWO LYMPH NODES, AND GLAND.
The diagnosis for the calcified ligament was "Eagle Syndrome".
The diagnosis for the swelling of the submandibular gland was "sialadenitis".
See i knew i was not crazy complaining about the pain that they could never find reason for from MRI, CT scans and ultrasound.
I have not spoke with my PCP about either yet. I keep telling them i have some sort of autoimmune disease that NO BLOOD TEST will catch. I guess i am grateful i did not just listen to them and give up or allow myself to be put on an anti-depressant for what i am sure the ENT dr. at one point thought was all in my head.
Totie - sounds like your GI doc may be on the right track. I know of one form of diabetes that can cause the loosing weight and always thursty, but I don't know the name (old boss had it). Thank God they are listening to you. Let me know your results!! Want to know you are o.k.!!!! Still praying for ya dear! ~Kim
Hey, you guys. I went to the GI doctor yesterday. He is supposed to be finding out why i am having stomach issues (constipation), but instead is more intrested in my weight loss and seems to think I have some sort of diabetes. He looked at my blood work from the records my PCP sent him. The first thing out of his mouth was "ketones" (sp?), said they were huge. I told him i had never heard about it from other doctors. He is doing more blood work and of course have to have the endoscopy (sp?) later this month. I told him I had already been tested for diabetes insipidus and diabetes in general. (Glucuose test) and everything comes back normal. He said there are many tests to do to check for diabetes and many forms of diabetes. Taking my symptoms, weight loss, constant urination (dehydration at times from constant urination), always getting thirsty in the middle of the night leads him to suspect some sort of diabetes. Seeing as we have ruled out anorexia for the weight loss, I eat constantly, but never feel full, like i have an empty stomach. I also have night sweats. I do get tired of the anorexia questions, my husband, sisters, nephews have all been questioned on my eating..seriously...My dad was diabetic so that is why he suspects diabetes. I am just hoping i get some answers from any specialist at this point, i do not care if it is diabetes or cancer....He did notice the mass in my pelvis area and stated i needed to get that out. I told him my PCP is supposedly working on it. Remember, it is not a place that they can just go in an biopsy, it would be a complex surgery do to its location. They said it is in a place called the zuckerland. Anyway, that is my update, tomorrow i go get the results from last weeks surgery and the stitches removed....
Again, thanks for your prayers.....I will keep you updated....
So happy you are doing ok.
Survivinig surgery --Love that Heading..........
You sound relieved, and hopefully No More surgery for you!
Keep us posted
Softy
THANK GOD! I was worried about you! Great news you are doing o.k.! Let me know what they say! ~Kim
Well I hope this finally help gets you back feeling good again.
Take care.
Glad to hear ur surgery went well- hope the results of the biopsy are same.
No down time from being a mom!
Looking forward to ur update.
Godspeed
"selma"
Hey there!
Glad your surgery is over, and you can look forward to getting better!!! Welcome back!
Hugs,
Shari