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So far no real issues from the J & J jab. My arm is a little sore and blood pressure had a low reading with my home cuff. Good now.
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Need: Wow! I'm surprised that he wasn't admitted because then he could have received the med, Dilaudid that I had mentioned. Your poor DH in pain!
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It's raining and I can't go outside. I am slowly going crazy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj5MysR0arU

(all craziness aside I loved Sharon, Lois and Bram)
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Llama,

They sent hubby home and told him that it can take up to two weeks to pass the stones. Apparently, they wait that amount of time before they consider breaking the stones up.

It’s weird how small stones can cause so much pain. I feel badly for him. He isn’t one to complain so I know that he is hurting.
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I am one and done with my COVID jab. I got the Johnson & Johnson. So far no real problems.
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Need: Oh, I am so sorry that your husband is continuing to have pain. I do know for a man that it can be very painful. Prayers sent. Doesn't your husband's specialist make hospital rounds? When I was in the hospital for pneumonia, my pulmonologist saw me on 3 separate occasions there. Was he admitted or are they still keeping him in the ER?
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Chris: I am so sorry about your cousin. May God not let her suffer and even so, that's not the right thing to say.
Glad that you have no side effects on your second jab.
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Chris,

So sorry about your cousin. Very sad.

Thanks for your prayers.
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Just got home from ER. My husband was in horrible pain. They say it can take up to two weeks before his kidney stones pass. They are holding off to break them up but the ER doctor called his urologist and the urologist asked for my husband to come into his office tomorrow.

I also learned that if they decide to send the stones to a lab, they can determine if it caused by a certain foods. Then if those foods are eliminated it will help prevent them from occurring.

The nurse said that even with a restricted diet some people still get them.
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chriscat - so sorry about your cousin. It's so sudden and so fast. (((((hugs))))
I'm glad you have few side effects from the second jab and that your finger is getting better. Hope the new techniques is not as painful. (Ouch -hate finger pokes).
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I am so sorry Chriscat... I wish I could help or at least say something to confort you... But nothing seems appropriate in these situations.
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Sad to report though that my poor cousin, last week diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, is now in the ICU after two unsuccessful attempts to clear her bile duct. The surgeons found multiple pancreatic tumours as well as the cancer having already spread to her liver. I can’t believe that only a few days after this was all diagnosed, I am already hoping she will be relieved of any further suffering, and will slip away without too much pain.
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Glad to report that 2 days after getting my second Astra Zeneca jab, I have no side effects except a tender arm. A few weeks ago I was randomly contacted about taking part in a UK-wide COVID antibody study, to measure the prevalence of antibodies within the population, whether or not they have had any or no jabs. It’s a simple prick test and a 10 minute wait before recording the result. I was so pleased to find I had a strong response indicating long term antibodies, 8 weeks after my first jab. The prick test wasn’t supposed to hurt, but the lance thing used to prick my finger was so painful and left me feeling I had a big splinter in there. I even wondered if the needle but had got stuck in there! I tried anaesthetic antiseptic cream for a week or two without much effect. Thankfully the pain has now started to recede. The lesson learned is to not stick the lance into the centre of a finger, especially an index finger that you use so much! Next time I’m sticking it in the side of a finger where there are fewer nerve endings! Pleased to do my bit for science though!
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I am scheduled to get my first COVID vax tomorrow at the local hospital 5 minutes from home. I am late to get the 1st one because my physician was already giving the 2nd shot, I'd had the pneumonia, etc.
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Gershun and NHWM, thinking of you both at the moment, and sending prayers. Thanks also to all who have sent support over the past few days. A little kindness goes a long way, and it’s good for the person giving it as well as for those receiving it.
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Need: You're very welcome. I am sorry that your husband has not passed the stone yet. I hope that his meds mask the pain until he can pass the stone. Prayers.
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Llama,

Thanks for prayers 💗. Hasn’t passed it yet. Hopefully, soon. He has had to take the pain meds that were prescribed because he was in pain. He isn’t one to whine or complain, so I know that he was hurting.
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Gershun: Sure thing - you're very welcome. Many prayers.💚
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Thx again guys, you are all such a nice group of people. I'm blessed to have you guys in my corner. 😘

I know I'm probably worrying unnecessarily but still it helps to know others are praying too.
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Gershun, prayers being said!
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Need: Was your DH able to pass the kidney stone? Prayers for him.💜
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Gershun,

I will certainly pray for you. I went through a biopsy several years back. It’s quite unnerving! Fortunately, the mass was benign. Wishing you peace as you go through this situation.
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Gershun,
Always prayers for you!
And the specific request that your biopsy proves to be clear, and you are healthy.
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Gershun: Big hugs sent to you tonight.
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Chris: I am so sorry. Two aunts on either side of our family both developed pancreatic cancer AT THE SAME TIME. The organ is so hidden that it's generally a cancer that is found too late as a rule.
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Thank you Barb and Golden. I'm sure it will turn out fine but theres always that little niggling worry that squeezes in. 😒
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Hugs and prayers, gershun
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Gershun, prayers as requested!
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Thank-you Chriscat and NHWM. I think losing a Dad at such a young age shaped the person I became. My mom had breast cancer at the same time as my Dad was dying of pancreatic cancer. My mom told me a very sad story. My Dad was visiting my mom in the hospital while she recovered after her mastectomy and she said he was so ill himself at the time that she wanted to get out of her hospital bed and give it to him. Can you imagine? Very, very sad story! Later on in life my Uncle told me that at the time they thought we may have lost both of them. Being as young as I was at the time I have no memories of any of this. Fortunately my dearest mom lived to the ripe old age of 92.

They have found something on my lastest breast ultrasound and I am going for a cone biopsy this coming Sunday. I'd appreciate prayers that all will turn out to be okay.
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The nurse at my doctor’s office just called. She was reminding me to make my appointment for my visit. They are a terrific medical group! My doctor usually has the nurse call me about test results and the like but occasionally she calls me herself. They truly are a wonderful and caring medical team.

I appreciate the personal attention. The nurse understood that I lost track of scheduling my visit due to my recent loss of my mom and my husband’s health issues. It’s lovely to see people who have compassion. My doctor has gone above and beyond in caring for her patients.

I wish all doctors were as caring. She’s young, up on all new treatments, doesn’t overbook her appointments, caring but professional. My old doctor who was ready to retire became less interested in medicine. He scaled back his hours so much that it was hard to get an appointment. He hated having to keep records electronically and never failed to mention how he didn’t like ‘new’ changes. Honestly, if he hadn’t retired, I would have found a new doctor anyway.

When I selected my new doctor, I purposely chose a younger doctor who had wonderful training.
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