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    Ok, I've had some major health issues lately. I finally found out that they are all caused by hyperparathyroidism. I have an appt with an Endocrinologist the day before Thanksgiving. It usually takes 3 mos to get in to see the guy, but he worked me in within 1 week because the way my symptoms presented points to a single, large, parathyroid tumor. (Yeah, apparently out of the huge list of possible symptoms, people with one large tumor generally have different symptoms than peeps with generalized disease over all 4 lobes. Sorta scary.

    I also just quit drinking and had DT's so badly that I had to be hospitalized. While I was in the hospital, they did an Echocardiogram. I got a call today telling me that they saw a large cyst on the Echo and have been fighting with my insurance to get them to approve a CT with dye. I have to go in on the 29-30th for blood tests to ensure my kidneys are healthy and they are doing the scan on Dec 1st.

    The kicker?? The most common treatment for most cardiac cysts? Surgery. They crack open your chest, put you on a bypass machine and cut them out, being careful not to rupture the cyst and cause either a massive clot and therefore MI or stroke, or if it is infected, sepsis and therefore most likely death from congealed blood.

    I'm trying not to think about it. Send me boobie pics and distract me or something! lol
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    Wow... so sorry to hear this Jas
    You are in my thoughts and prayers!
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    Default Re: Cardiac Cyst!! Aka, the Jas is scared spitless thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by princessjas View Post
    I'm trying not to think about it. Send me boobie pics and distract me or something! lol
    And here's something for you...

    When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... then find someone whose life gave them vodka, and have a party.

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    Good luck with it hun! It's probably best to have them cut out though honestly. Just make sure after the surgery that you take good care of yourself & your skin so you don't end up with scarring. Get yourself some Aquaphor ointment.
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    Default Re: Cardiac Cyst!! Aka, the Jas is scared spitless thread.

    I'm so sorry..be strong you can get through this...

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    Jas,

    You will be OK. I am an open-heart surgery survivor (different scenario from yours, I needed a valve repair) but I had the described chest busting and the whole nine yards. IF it comes to that (and it may not, as sometimes they can handle those things in a cardiac catheterization, which is far less invasive) feel free to PM with any questions. I'd be glad to tell you my experience. I will say, scary and sucky though it sounds, it REALLY helped me and I have ZERO regrets for having had it done!

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    Jas,

    You will be OK. I am an open-heart surgery survivor (different scenario from yours, I needed a valve repair) but I had the described chest busting and the whole nine yards. IF it comes to that (and it may not, as sometimes they can handle those things in a cardiac catheterization, which is far less invasive) feel free to PM with any questions. I'd be glad to tell you my experience. I will say, scary and sucky though it sounds, it REALLY helped me and I have ZERO regrets for having had it done!

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    Will keep you in my thoughts n prayers. Wish you a total and complete recovery.
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    Wow! My prayers are with you, girl. Very heavy but doctors are so skilled now I know you'll come through this with flying colors!
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    On the plus side, Im glad that you found out the CAUSE of your health issues. I know how depressing, overwhelming, and absolutely HELPLESS it can feel when you KNOW there is something wrong, but stupid doctors think its "all in your head" or they just dont want to try to help you.... Ive been battling thyroid disease for the past few years and its had my whole world turned upside down....

    Stay positive that it is able to be treated and maybe find some sort of support group (although Stripperweb is great at that!!!) to talk to, because sometimes kind/encouraging words can give you faith and a whole new perspective!! I will be definitely praying for you!! Good luck and pls keep us posted!!

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    Default Re: Cardiac Cyst!! Aka, the Jas is scared spitless thread.

    That is scary! I hope you can get it all taken care of fast so you don't have to keep fretting about it. Much love sent your way!

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    Hey 'Jas'....I'm so sorry you had this rotten news, my thoughts and prayers are with you hun.

    Modern surgical procedures are wonderful now. I had two ruptured discs cut away at the bottom of my spine last year and was frantic that I'd never walk properly again. Now here I am in 6" heels! Your guys know what they are doing, that's for sure.

    You'll be just fine and dandy Sweetie.

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    Stay strong, and focus on what you can do, not on what you can't control! Stay healthy (nutrition and whatnot). Medicine these days can do anything...so trust the system!

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    Try not to worry and stress yourself as it never helps just take good care of yourself so many people have been through so many things and are fine today, I think you will be fine too just think posotive! My thoughts are with you


    Just to balance all the boobies in this topic..

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    ^Hawt!!!

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    Awww... so sorry to hear. I posted this a while ago but I hope it helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9upTLWRZTfw

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