Subject: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Hawker Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:35 PM Hi, Some of you who were at the Bude Folk festival in may were there when I discovered a large lump on my thigh. After leaving it for a few weeks to see if it went away, I visited my doctor, who, I thought, would suggest that it was a lipoma (fatty lump). Apparently it was too deep for a lipoma, is not a knot in the muscle and an Orthopaedics specialist has ruled out it being connected to my knee, hip (arthritis) and achiles problems associated with that leg. I have been x-rayed, and am now waiting for an MRI scan and some blood tests. I have been referred to another hospital with a unit that deals with lumps and have been told that it will be removed, as it is so large. its about 3" in diameter. It is not painful and I am not at present too worried. I will keep you posted as to what happens next, though when I had a TIA last year, it took 7 months to get the MRI scan done, and I only found out for sure that it was a TIA when I finally got the results in July (14 months after) !!!!! Dont hold your breath! Cheers, lucy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Ebbie Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:37 PM What's a TIA, Lucy? (I first wrote "Lucky"- good omen, don't you think?) Anyway, I wish you the best of possible outcomes. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: bobad Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:42 PM TIA = Transient Ischemic Attack = Little blod clots in the brain = little strokes. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Hawker Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:47 PM Transient Ischaemic Attack - a mini stroke I have a very small part of my left frontal lobe missing as it was starved of blood by a tiny clot. it coased a loss o inteligable speech for a few minutes and in the longer term I have occasional trouble finding the right word, though most of the time I'm OK, its when I am tired it is more noticable, and I lost the use of my hands, they felt like they had pork sausages for fingers and I could not pick things up for a couple of days. playing the harp helped get them moving. Its like a warning and Yes I did take heed. Have lost almost a stone since beginning of July, which will help when they cut the lump out too. I feel lucky, lets hope I'm right! Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Leadfingers Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:55 PM Good luck Lucy - Hope it all turns out Boringly Benign ! |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: MBSLynne Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:47 AM Best of luck Lucy. Hope to see you fit and well...maybe at Miskin??? Love Lynne |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: My guru always said Date: 29 Aug 07 - 06:54 AM Positive thoughts from us too Lucy!! Don't suppose getting an MRI done privately is an option is it? I had to go that route a few years ago. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: jacqui.c Date: 29 Aug 07 - 07:03 AM Best of luck Lucy. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. I hope you get the MRI fast! |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: bfdk Date: 29 Aug 07 - 07:44 AM And from here, too, fingers crossed and best of luck with it. Kind thoughts, Bente |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: catspaw49 Date: 29 Aug 07 - 07:55 AM Got all my good thoughts Lucy! Don't worry anymore than is absolutely necessary 'cause it don't do ya' no good. Have a laugh instead.....or at least try. I should have been dead ten years ago but this place, a great wife, and a warped sense of humor, have kicked ass over whatever else was going on. Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: katlaughing Date: 29 Aug 07 - 10:53 AM Egg-zacketlee, Spaw. Laughter is the best medicine! Lucy, I am giving thanks for a quick and benign resolution of this for you, for the highest good of all concerned. (And, that means the folks who schedule the MRIs, too! May it be their highest good to get you in there NOW!*bg*) luvyakat |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: wysiwyg Date: 29 Aug 07 - 11:08 AM Don't hold your breath! Much easier to pray while breathing! ~Fellow TIA-ess |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Herga Kitty Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:54 PM Hugs from Derek and me! Sorry we won't be seeing you at the Wail - hope you're in splendidly good health when we catch up with you! Kitty |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: ClaireBear Date: 29 Aug 07 - 03:22 PM My husband had just such a lump in his calf. We feared cancer, but his surgeon assured us that had it been cancer, he would have been in severe pain. The surgeon thought it would prove to be a benign tumor, but when surgery was actually performed later, it turned out to be a large blood clot -- probably stemming from some injury to that part of his leg that he had long since forgotten about. A possibility for you? It was easy to remove, and the only worry was what would have happened had it started to break up -- which thank God it hadn't. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Zany Mouse Date: 29 Aug 07 - 03:29 PM Positive thoughts winging their way from Worksop. Luv Rhiannon and Mick |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Bee Date: 29 Aug 07 - 04:19 PM Best of luck. As we age, mysterious lumps appear to be part of the prospect, and usually they aren't serious - may it be so for you. But the thread title: my dear, I was rather thinking it was about something...er... phlegmmy! |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 30 Aug 07 - 02:52 AM I thought this thread was about some kind of Folk Dance Tune... |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Megan L Date: 30 Aug 07 - 03:56 AM It probably will be by the time the folks round here are finished or a fiddle tune at the very least :) All good thoughts and prayers are with you Hawker from Dauvitt and his Meg |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Scooby Doo Date: 30 Aug 07 - 08:12 AM My love and thoughts go out to you Lucy,you have been through enough in the last two years. Lots of love iscoming your way. Scooby. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: fat B****rd Date: 30 Aug 07 - 08:21 AM All the best and kind regards from Charlie. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Cats Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:58 AM Foolestroupe ~ not a folk dance song but Jon is working on the song! |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Anne Lister Date: 30 Aug 07 - 12:58 PM Good luck and thoughts with you, Lucy! Anne |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Hawker Date: 30 Aug 07 - 04:04 PM Thanks all, I am not too worried, I firmly believe that it is not worth worrying until you have to! There are a lot far worse off than me, My neighbour discovered he had leukaem,ia on Tuesday and starts chemo tomorrow, he has an 80% chance, another friend of mine's brother was diagnosed with a brain tunout in June and is at present too ill to survive surgery ..... I am still soldieering on, and will continue to do so.........Just try to stop me! I know youll all be there if I ned you - and believe me that is really a nice feeling to have Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 30 Aug 07 - 05:25 PM That's the spirit, Bonny Lass! Divvent lerrit get ye doon!! Me Mam used te say "Chin up! Aall of them!!!" and......... Katlaughing, pet! Laughter might be the best medicine but aa'm not sure many diabetics wad see it like that!! Lucy, me darlin'!! Love from me and TLS - Aa've asked Sister T (me tame Geordie Nun) te purrin a good word for ye Gan on pet!! Ye can dee it! |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: bubblyrat Date: 02 Sep 07 - 03:06 PM Hi Lucy from Roger and Annie. Yes, I remember touching it, but that was months ago. I guess you have been too busy worrying about the other Hawker, who we hope is better now. I think a private scan is a good idea - wonder if the musician next door might treat you. I think they cost about £650 pounds. We'll ring you soon. Lots of love and distance healing xxx |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: GUEST,Nessie Date: 03 Sep 07 - 06:47 AM Lucy, I do hope you get a diagnosis soon, the not knowing is tough. Thinking of you. Much love Vanessa |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Hawker Date: 03 Sep 07 - 08:09 AM Hello All, I dont know if this is good news or not but I have just received the date for my MRI scan....2 weeks today! that's 17th Sept at 3.40pm, so i dont need to go privately, they are obviously on the case! Cheers again for all your good wishes, I'll let you know the outcome when I find out! Much love to you all, Lucy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: jacqui.c Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:07 AM I'm glad they're on the case - whatever it is you will be free of the worry of waiting to find out. Lump reduction thoughts are being sent from Maine on a daily basis. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Cats Date: 03 Sep 07 - 12:08 PM Good news, Lucy. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Hawker Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:20 PM Latest Bulletin........ Have had a letter inviting me to get my results next Monday (8th) Oct at 2.45...........GULP. Am feeling a little anxious! This has all happened a little faster than I thought and not at a particularly good time, but hopefully it will be news that will brighten me up a little..... I'll keep you posted. Cheers, Lucy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: John MacKenzie Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:21 PM Pulling for you Lucy. G. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Ebbie Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:46 PM Thanks for the update, Hawker- we're holding your hand, OK? |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Steve Shaw Date: 04 Oct 07 - 07:35 PM Come to The Tree tonight and I'll buy you a pint! Only you, mind! ;-) |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: SINSULL Date: 04 Oct 07 - 07:37 PM Good thoughts coming from Maine. Meantime, try to eat, sleep and go on assuming nothing is wrong. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Janie Date: 04 Oct 07 - 07:52 PM Hang in there, Lucy. What Mother Mary above said, only from North Carolina. Janie |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Sorcha Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:32 PM And, this Mother Mary in Wyoming. All will be well. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Alba Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:46 PM Right beside you on the 8th Lucy. A whole bunch of Catters are with You. Nothing but good strong powerful 'nothing to fret about' thoughts coming your way ma darlin. Holding You in Love and Light, Jude |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Joybell Date: 05 Oct 07 - 01:49 AM My thoughts too, Lucy. Good luck. Joy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Anne Lister Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:07 AM I'll be thinking of you, Lucy ... good luck! Anne |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Partridge Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:15 AM Hi Lucy, Hope all goes well on the 8th. love Pat xx |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: fiddler Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:26 AM Lucy, Just found this thread, not here that much lately. Rooting for you girl, fingers and anything else I cna is crossed. Andy |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Morticia Date: 05 Oct 07 - 05:17 AM Got all kinds of things crossed here, Lucy... |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: jacqui.c Date: 05 Oct 07 - 08:18 AM Everything crossed here as well Lucy. I'll be thinking of you on the 8th. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Scooby Doo Date: 05 Oct 07 - 09:05 AM I will be thinking of you on the 8th while i am on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. Scooby. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Stilly River Sage Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:56 AM Lucy, I think you've had a rough 2007. The Rx for right now: have a relaxing weekend, eat well, (go get that pint that was offered!), get enough sleep, and you'll feel fine when you go in for your results. Get this treated soon and then put 2007 behind you. Stay calm, take one day at a time, and throw yourself wholeheartedly into your Secret Santa plotting. Something that provides a good, positive distraction will be welcome! Take care, Maggie |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: My guru always said Date: 05 Oct 07 - 12:51 PM Positive thoughts to you Lucy Dear, we'll be thinking of you! Hil x |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: pixieofdoom Date: 05 Oct 07 - 01:17 PM All the best Lucy, we'll be thinking of you too x |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: gnu Date: 05 Oct 07 - 02:31 PM Good thoughts. |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: Herga Kitty Date: 05 Oct 07 - 02:59 PM Love and hugs from Harrow and wishing you a less harrowing time altogether! Kitty (and Derek) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
Subject: RE: BS: Hawkers Lump..... From: katlaughing Date: 05 Oct 07 - 03:37 PM Giving thanks for Good News; this or something better for the highest good of all concerned and sending lots of {{{{{HUGS}}}}. luvyakat |