Monday, June 21, 2010

Almost 3 months of nothing new to report...until now.

A few weeks ago I started having some unusual vaginal bleeding.  Last week it became extremely heavy, let's just say I couldn't go an hour without changing pads.  Thursday morning I called the new Gyno with whom I had an appointment scheduled for July 7th and explained to the receptionist what was going on. She said to come in immediately.  Once there the new Gyno (who I like very much) said we had to get the bleeding stopped.  One option for most women is to take a Rx of hormones but since my breast cancer was hormone positive, this was not a good option for me.  A D&C was scheduled for first thing Friday morning.  I had no idea that a D&C requires you to be put completely under.  The procedure was brief and I was home before lunchtime.  Friday and Saturday I felt fine. Sunday I started feeling a bit run down. Today, forget it!  I am out!  I feel like I am on a boat, very dizzy. 

Even though I feel very bad today, this morning I went for a mammogram and ultrasound.  The results  seem to be OK.  Next week I will take the films and visit the Breast Surgeon. 

I will visit the Gyno on July 1st.  Prior to that I will have a vaginal ultrasound. Between the lab results of tissue from the D&C and the ultrasound she should be able to determine the cause of the bleeding.

It seems both my problems are hormone related.  I am not sure if they are connected.

Stay tuned for more adventures on the high seas of Rhonda's health--did I mention I feel like I am on a boat today?  Very rough waters!!!