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dai sensei
4th June 2009, 02:49 PM
Well after having a fantastic few days at the WWW show a while back, sitting back in my arm chair relaxing and started to have severe pain at the top of my stomach. I rang the ambos and after throwing up in the sink passed out - I woke to find my son (just home from work) and ambos. After Xrays, blood tests and a lot of pain killer the pain subsided and I was sent home - without a diagnosis, but a suggestion to see my GP and get scans for gallstones.

So on seeing my GP I thought I would get a few other things checked out while I was paying through the nose. After ultrasounds and a heap of blood tests, yes I have gallstones that need to go and some blood results that were a worry. After visits to a few good specialists, MRI and even more blood tests, not only do I have gallstones, but I also have a small tumor on my pituitary gland. Because of the tumor, I cant get the gallstones removed, so now I am off to a endocrinologist specialist next.

I've been doing a far bit of research on the subjects and so far my specialists have been very good, providing plenty of support and advice. It does explain a lot of things I have been experiencing for a while now that I had put down to the generally crappy state of my life, so at least I know there is a real reason.

The tumor affects the way I react and feel, and the thought of the tumor is affecting the way I think, so I know I’m sort of spinning at the moment. I've decided to take a few days off as my job involves making high level decisions and I know I’m not in a good position to make them at the moment.

More shed time at least while I wait for the next stage in the saga.

Cheers

watson
4th June 2009, 02:52 PM
Not a good week at all. Keep upright Neil

silentC
4th June 2009, 02:54 PM
Jeez Neil, that's not good mate. Sounds like you need another holiday already. Let us know how it goes mate and I hope it all works out for the better.

Lignin
4th June 2009, 02:54 PM
Dai,
Pretty SH news, but it seems that you are handling it well.Good on you, and good luck with your treatment regime.
Keep us posted.
Jim

wheelinround
4th June 2009, 02:55 PM
Neil take care and relax recover and fffffff work

Grumpy John
4th June 2009, 03:02 PM
Sorry to hear about you medical situation Neil. You're probably doing the right thing taking time off work, you don't need the worry of making a bad decision on top of everything else. Get plenty of shed time, it's probably the best medicine, and don't forget our thoughts are with you all the way :2tsup:.

RufflyRustic
4th June 2009, 03:09 PM
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

That makes two! :C

Geez Neil!!!! Nothing worse than being ill and the tests showing absolutely nothing so am Very Glad you are getting answers and the appropriate attention!:2tsup:

Take it easy Neil - hope things get sorted for you soon.

Cheers
Wendy

mic-d
4th June 2009, 03:25 PM
Best of luck Neil.

Cheers
Michael

Skew ChiDAMN!!
4th June 2009, 03:38 PM
More shed time at least while I wait for the next stage in the saga.

They say there's a silver lining in every cloud... but here's hoping it's all just a Summer Shower.

Calm
4th June 2009, 03:59 PM
Good luck Neil

I,m sure you are in good hands with good advice.

Cheers

Big Splinter
4th June 2009, 04:31 PM
Dang!
That's not good news.
Enjoy your shed time and I hope all goes well with your threatment program.
Thinking of you.

Cheers
Tom

jmk89
4th June 2009, 04:59 PM
I hope that all goes well.

Groggy
4th June 2009, 05:05 PM
Bugga. Here's hoping they fix you quick Neil.

Waldo
4th June 2009, 05:20 PM
:yikes: Bugger all right. :console: Hope things improve for you real speedily Neil.

Sturdee
4th June 2009, 05:26 PM
Hope you get better soon Neil.

Peter.

dai sensei
4th June 2009, 05:49 PM
Thanks for the thoughts.

conwood
4th June 2009, 06:05 PM
shed therapy dear Neil...sheds and wood are the answer.

Get well soon mate.
cheers
conwood

tea lady
4th June 2009, 06:34 PM
:C Sorry to hear Neil. Get well soon. :console:

Ironwood
4th June 2009, 06:42 PM
That's not good to hear Neil :no:

I wish you all the best with it all.

It sounds like your in good hands, but if not, search out the best in the field and get a referral if possible.

prozac
4th June 2009, 08:44 PM
I wish you all the very best for a full and speedy recovery too Neil.

Chipman
4th June 2009, 09:00 PM
Neil, there is just too much bad news going around! Take care and get well soon...when things get a bit much in my house it is off to the shed even if just to sit and think about what I could make.

All the best,


Graham

Bluegum
4th June 2009, 09:03 PM
Hope all goes well Neil.