Tests and more tests...

[Guest guest]

Dear Al,keep your positive attitude,I will keep you in my prayers. You are

right,there are many reasons why the weight loss has occurred and with a good

medical team looking after you,I feel that everything will work out well for

you.

Hugs

June

[Guest guest]

Al, please try not to think cancer if they haven't mentioned it. I know

it's hard. And you're right - there are many, many reasons for weight

loss.

I myself lost a mysterious 20 pounds early on (from a normal weight).

One endocrinologist told me it was no big deal to lose that much. They

did test me for all kinds of things, but came upon nothing concrete to

explain it. Some thyroid abnormalities were found and given as a

possible reason, but the doctors couldn't agree.

I remember worrying just a few years ago that my mother had cancer when

she lost a dramatic amount of weight (I think it must have been more

than 25 pounds) - it wasn't cancer but a manifestation of the onset of

her Type II diabetes.

Hoping your questions are answered soon,

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> Hi Everyone,

>

> I just got back from seeing the pulmonologist. Everything is fine. In

> fact, he said my lungs are in better shape than most healthy people.

> I guess 15 years of exercising has paid off.

>

> On a bad note, I need more tests to determine why my weight is down.

> I have a feeling they suspect cancer, but hopefully am mistaken. My

> blood came back okay except for my calcium being high again. They

> want to do other blood work and check my hormones, etc. I also need a

> pelvic and abdominal CT done next Friday. I can't wait to drink the

> barium. LOL!

>

> I am staying upbeat and positive and know that there could be a

> million other less threatening causes for the loss of weight. At

> least I have a great medical team working with me here.

>

> Also, I feel really good. I would think someone with something so

> severe wouldn't.

>

> Hope you are all having a great and painfree day.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Al

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It was only mentioned in passing, but still kind of surreal to hear.

I know that they are also checking me for hyperparathyroidism, which

can explain weight loss and high calcium levels in the blood.

I am remaining upbeat through this and hope to get some of my

questions answered very soon.

Thanks for being there.

Love and hugs,

Al

> Al, please try not to think cancer if they haven't mentioned it. I

know

> it's hard. And you're right - there are many, many reasons for

weight

> loss.

>

> I myself lost a mysterious 20 pounds early on (from a normal

weight).

> One endocrinologist told me it was no big deal to lose that much.

They

> did test me for all kinds of things, but came upon nothing concrete

to

> explain it. Some thyroid abnormalities were found and given as a

> possible reason, but the doctors couldn't agree.

>

> I remember worrying just a few years ago that my mother had cancer

when

> she lost a dramatic amount of weight (I think it must have been more

> than 25 pounds) - it wasn't cancer but a manifestation of the onset

of

> her Type II diabetes.

>

> Hoping your questions are answered soon,

>

>

>

>

> [ ] Tests and more tests...

>

>

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > I just got back from seeing the pulmonologist. Everything is

fine. In

> > fact, he said my lungs are in better shape than most healthy

people.

> > I guess 15 years of exercising has paid off.

> >

> > On a bad note, I need more tests to determine why my weight is

down.

> > I have a feeling they suspect cancer, but hopefully am mistaken.

My

> > blood came back okay except for my calcium being high again. They

> > want to do other blood work and check my hormones, etc. I also

need a

> > pelvic and abdominal CT done next Friday. I can't wait to drink

the

> > barium. LOL!

> >

> > I am staying upbeat and positive and know that there could be a

> > million other less threatening causes for the loss of weight. At

> > least I have a great medical team working with me here.

> >

> > Also, I feel really good. I would think someone with something so

> > severe wouldn't.

> >

> > Hope you are all having a great and painfree day.

> >

> > Love you all,

> >

> > Al

[Guest guest]

I hope the figure it out soon, Al. I don't think you should have lost

that much weight either.

Glad to hear that you had a nice weekend and a date, too!

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> Hi ,

>

> My rheumy did but just wanted to cover all the bases. I have always

> appreciated her honesty with me. My calcium was only a 12 but this

> has been happening on and off for a few months. I was actually eating

> more and lost the weight. The problems with my breathing contributed

> I'm sure, but my doctors don't think I should have lost this much

> weight.

>

> I had a nice weekend with the family and even got to take on

> a " date " last night which was great.

>

> Thanks for all of your well wishes. I really appreciate it.

>

> Love and hugs,

>

> Al

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Me too, thanks.

Have a wonderful Monday.

Love and hugs,

Al

> I hope the figure it out soon, Al. I don't think you should have

lost

> that much weight either.

>

> Glad to hear that you had a nice weekend and a date, too!

>

>

>

>

> [ ] Re: Tests and more tests...

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My rheumy did but just wanted to cover all the bases. I have

always

> > appreciated her honesty with me. My calcium was only a 12 but this

> > has been happening on and off for a few months. I was actually

eating

> > more and lost the weight. The problems with my breathing

contributed

> > I'm sure, but my doctors don't think I should have lost this much

> > weight.

> >

> > I had a nice weekend with the family and even got to take on

> > a " date " last night which was great.

> >

> > Thanks for all of your well wishes. I really appreciate it.

> >

> > Love and hugs,

> >

> > Al