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Another thing the docs say I have to do

Oct 23, 2007 03:13AM - 1 comments
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parathyroid surgery

I went to see a surgeon today who says I need to have parathyroid surgery.  I have been on dialysis for 5 1/2 years, which at times, I had to be hospitalized for severe infections, low sodium levels, catherer placement for peritoneal dialysis, left kidney removed.  I have restless leg syndrome (severe), back and neck pains, bi-polar disorder, as well as renal failure.  I really don't want this surgery (there is a chance of him cutting my vocal chord nerve, which would leave me speaking with a hoarse tone (and only above a whisper) for the rest of my life.  Seems like I'm falling apart!

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by hangten, Oct 23, 2007 02:31PM
so sorry to hear of your possible upcoming surgery.  Have you actually taken the time to sit and discuss all your concerns with your doc yet?  I know he probably told you that you need it done and if he's anything like my doc, he's walking to the door.  Write down a list of your concerns and make an appt. with him.  I did and am glad I did bcz I was so nervous about my hip replacement surgery that I almost cancelled it.  He took the time to answer all my questions and reassured that the risks were very small and since I had been in severe pain and could no longer walk, it was necessary.  So glad I did it.

Are you taking anything for the RLS?  I have it and omg it is so bad at night if I forget to take my meds.  I've tried the RLS meds out there and they didn't work as well as neurontin.  I also have nerve pain and it takes care of that to-it's a 2 for one sale, lol.  No seriously might want to give it a try.  I now sleep like a baby.

donna

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