Can't a girl enjoy a nice afternoon off?
I left work early because we were so low. Got home, grabbed a bowl of cereal and all of a sudden my neck felt weird. I felt it with my hand and there was a big not under/behind my ear. The whole side of my face near my jaw was swollen and it felt kind of numbish. I had no idea what was going on. Called the Dr., told them how I was there last Wed. and what was going on. They call back and of course my Dr. is gone for the day and the one I saw last week had nothing available. They wanted me to go to come ICC or something downtown. Yeah right, here I think my throat is going to close up and I'm going to die because no one will be here to help me. Went to MedPoint instead. Can't tell you how enjoyable those two hours of my life were.
Turns out it's "Most likely Reactive Lymphadenopathy." That's what is says on my sheet. So, I'm most likely not dying. Thanks for your reassurance lady. That's also on my sheet. My home instructions are, "Reassurance. Follow up with PCP, await blood results." Yes, blood results. Since it's only most likely that reactive lymphwhatever, I had to have my blood drawn to have my white blood cells counted....or something. I'll know if it's most likely not reactive lymph. in 48 hours.
During this 48 hours, not only will I be praying that I don't have cancer, I'll also pray that I never see this 'lab woman' again. She couldn't find a vein. Which is normal for me. My mom has the same problem. I'm used to them poking around, getting stuck more than once. But this lady, THIS lady, was determined to NOT find a vein. I had to tell her sometimes they have to use those butterfly. Of course, she gets one and sticks it IN MY HAND! Then starts digging around in there for a vein. I wanted to punch her. Finally, I showed her where they usually have luck and we went from there. She said I was her hardest one yet. Sure, of all the people in her lifetime that she has stabbed with a needle, I'm the hardest one? Please. Please lady.
Anyway, the swelling has gone down but it is still uncomfortable and there is still a knot under my ear. Most likely my body trying to fight my illness from last week. At least I hope.
Other than that, still no word from my RE. I hope he calls tomorrow. :)
