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.
(((((((((((lorna))))))))))))))
good news
lbb xx
good news, Lorna..hope the pain stays away :)
Thinking of you lorna, Do what you gotta do , hope all goes well , :-*
floss xxx
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)
Lorna hope all stays well with you and you can enjoy you gardening :)
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)
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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
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
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Belated good wishes, Lorna.
All the best girl. ;D ;D ;D :-*
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.
Good news lorna hope all goes well for you and enjoy your year
love and kisses from Richard :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Hi Lorna, just saw this posting , so very pleased your nasty was benign, take care, with love from Jeannine
Your a girl young at heart and I feel you have been well informed and made the best decision, loads of love Lorna x
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!!
Long shot, but easy to make horse-chestnut 'cream' might be worth a go. Certainly good for circulation/nerve problems.