Topic: The lump is staying

[lorna]

After seeing my GP, a Surgeon at Hinchinbrookes and a Neurologist at Addenbrookes
I have decided against surgery. I had a letter this week from the Neurologist confirming the findings of the MRI that the tumour is on a nerve. I was told I could either leave it or have surgery, if I chose surgery there is a possibility that I would end up with foot drop (had to google that).  I had a chat with my GP today and he said if I could manage with pain killers when the leg got really uncomfortable he suggested I go down that road. Apparently according to him if I was unlucky enough to get leg drop I wouldn't be able to drive, so my mind was made up. I have had brilliant care from all concerned, long live NHS. The fact that the tumour is benign was great news.

[littlebabybird]

(((((((((((lorna))))))))))))))
good news

lbb  xx

[manicscousers]

good news, Lorna..hope the pain stays away  :)

[flossy]

   Thinking of you lorna,   Do what you gotta do , hope all goes well ,  :-*

    floss xxx

[lorna]

Thanks folk. The leg is painful when I stand or walk, can't sit on the sofa all day ;D
Lots of gardening to do :)
BTW I should have typed foot drop (not leg drop)

[lolabelle]

Lorna hope all stays well with you and you can enjoy you gardening  :)

[Hyacinth]

OooH Lorns, I've only just seen this :o

All the best...seems that you've had good advice from the Drs and you've made the right decision.

Hope it doesn't stop you having a lovely year of hols with the rellies. Loads to look forward to there 8)

XX

[shirlton]

At least you have all the info now Lorna and you can decide what if any treatment you want. So pleased that it's nowt nasty. :D :D :D

[katynewbie]

Chin Up Lorna! Sitting on the sofa is an honourable profession when you have a poorly leg/foot!

Hope it is bearable with the painkillers

 ;)

[tim]

Belated good wishes, Lorna.

[cornykev]

All the best girl.  ;D ;D ;D    :-*

[lorna]

Many thanks to you all. I did a test run today, leg was aching a bit after doing some housework. (well that would make anything ache) so I took 2 pain killers got my tools out and did young Lorna's front garden then I took up the sofa position ;D. Lish, I have a busy year ahead. Great Grandson's Christening in May, off to France in June for Charlie's Great Niece's wedding, my Granddaughter's wedding in August, a visit to my sister in Kent and a visit to Rosebud and another meet up with Georgie.
Looking forward to it all.

[RSJK]

 Good news lorna hope all goes well for you and enjoy your year

 love and kisses from Richard   :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

[Jeannine]

Hi Lorna, just saw this posting , so very pleased your nasty was benign, take care, with love from Jeannine

[honeybee]

Your a girl young at heart and I feel you have been well informed and made the best decision, loads of love Lorna x

[lorna]

Once again many thanks for all the nice posts. I am going to have quite a few experimental runs with the pain killers, just want to see see how far I can push myself. Reason??
I have been told I have to dance on the tables at my Granddaughters wedding!!!
I usually manage to do something outrageous but maybe it is time I slowed down (Huh who am I kidding :)). The young Grandchildren love it when I play the fool, the older ones head for the door!!

[kenkew]

Long shot, but easy to make horse-chestnut 'cream' might be worth a go. Certainly good for circulation/nerve problems.