Enlarged Spleen

[Mandy02140713]

I have an enlarged spleen, for the last 10 months. I have had one CT Scan and two ultrasounds. The last one I had said that I have moderate Splenomagley. My spleen measures 16.3cm right now, and I have already seen a blood and cancer doctor, to rule out cancers. Mine has never went back down to it's original size, it just keeps getting bigger. My NP said that she is referring me to a gastroenterologist (Don't know if I spelled it right or not). But basicly I have to prtect that area. I have pain there and have been so tired for a while now, but I am anemic. I have been nauses for a while now, I can even feel my own spleen. I can not find out how big they will let it get before they do something. My NP asked me that today, how big will they let it get, I said that is what I was going to ask you. I am scared and frustrated and do not know what else ro do. Anyone with advice please give it. Thanks for your time and may God bless you all!


This discussion is related to enlarged spleen pain please help.

[Mandy02140713]

Thanks for all the info. I will talk to the GI doctor about these things. I just hope that I can last till then. Now I have been really nauseas since last night. I even tried taking over the counter anti nausea medicine, it did not work. I went to the doctors yesterday to have my iron and B-12 rechecked. Have not gotten the results yet, but I finally got some pain medicine for the pain associated with my spleen. I just hope the GI doctor can help me, cause if he can't then I have no idea what I am going to do. But I will keep you all informed. Thanks for the advice and the support. May God bless you all.

[LaurelQ]

Hi there, I "googled" Enlarged Speen and EBV together and I found this......

Definition of Epstein-Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common human virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and plays a role in the emergence of two rare forms of cancer: Burkitt's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.  

It also talked about the enlarged spleen along with it.

I noticed you saying you have chronic allergies and sinusitis..........I don't want to freak you out more.....but maybe you also need to see an ENT surgeon, and they need to do a nasopharyngeal scope (many can do these in their office).  

I hope that helps you out, take care!
L

[LaurelQ]

Hi there, a hematologist wouldn't necessarily test for Lupus, but if you have had these blood tests done...RF Latex, ANA, anti DNA, C Reactive Protein, ESR, C3, C4, and/or any immunoglobulin testing, then you have been tested for Lupus.  How are your platelets?  The diarreha could be from the antibiotics, especially if you haven't been on this kind and have been on others before this.  They are hard on the GI system. Since Lupus works like an overactive immune system.......you have EBV and an enlarged spleen with no signs of cancer, I would push the auto-immune idea....GI just doesn't sound right to me.

Good luck, keep us posted!!

L

[Londres70]

Wow, I can't believe they sent you home.  I am sure the diarrhea and high red count is related to your spleen.  

I sure hope nothing happens before friday.

Keep me posted.

[Mandy02140713]

I now have diarehea as while, don't know if that as anything to do with what is going on or not..... I am still frustrated and scared, cause I have no idea what is happening with me or why it is happening. It is so frustrating to sit and wait to see a GI doctor, and this appointment is only a consult. But I am hoping that he will do something once he sees my records, and not make me wait any longer. I don't want to wait till it ruptures and take a chance not getting to the hospotal in time. I have three children, that needs there mommy.....

[Mandy02140713]

Went to the ER last night. They did a CT scan, blood work and urnie anlysis. They checked for kidney stones, urniary tract infection, kidney infection, bladder infection and diverticulitis and found nothing, My spleen had not gotten any larger since the last ultrasound, which was only done a few days ago. But my red blood cell count was high. But they said that it could have been because I just got done takng prescriptioon steroids for my allergies. But they did put me on another antibiotic for my sinusitis. I was there for almost 7 hours. But hopefully nothing happens until I get into the GI doctor. Thanks for all the advice. But don't stop giving it....