Basically, there seems to be little wrong. The Abdominal Ultrasound and the CT Scan didn't show much of anything other than the insides of a normal Bear (ah, erm, well, Human; the insides of a normal Human). Insofar as one can consider the Bear normal (in either Ursine or Human phase).
The best medical bet is that I passed a gall stone. We all know that is quite impossible, of course; Bear doesn't have that much gall. But the infuriating part is that I may be growing some more of those little nuggets. Imagine — Bear getting stoned from within, no extra materials necessary. As well, Bear experiences continuing pain in a few selective situations. Bah; humbug!
Now the specialist wants to shove a scope down my throat and check my upper GI (as in gastro-intestinal) tract. (So like a surgeon, trying to shove something down my throat.) But after 15 years on a Medical Ethics committee for our Health Region, Bear is suspicious of many things. (I won't burden you with details at this point.)
Otherwise . . .
Last time out, I shared some classical music via an orchestral and choral flash mob. Many of you seemed to enjoy that. And Terri, bless her heart, observed it was a "classical flash." Very well written, indeed, Terri! I missed that observation myself, proving that Terri is smarter than an above-average Bear.
Today, another sort of "classical flash," though the music is a bit more contemporary.
Blessings and Bear hugs, friends!
Well Yogi, I am glad so far everything is ok,
ReplyDeleteThis means you can have your honey and eat it too.
Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea. Honey is good for you.
Actually, yes, honey is good for us. Both on the outside (for healing cut and burns) and on the inside too. Unfortunately, too much on the inside leads to a much larger outside. So to speak.
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Blessings and Bear hugs!
Glad you are a healthy bear. Had similar news for Mrs N today. All good.
ReplyDeleteHad seen SoM flash dance before buit still good.
Glad to hear that Mrs. N is coming along. Soon she will be well-heeled. (Or is that well-healed?) Healthier. Whatever.
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Hey Bear
ReplyDeleteMore tests, huh? You'll just have to get stoned again. Happy to hear the tests turned out good. You sound chipper. Yay.
Manzi — this version of stoned is worse that a bad trip on acid. The tests are good, and the Bear is fair to middling. If things would just quiet down for a bit, I would be much happier. But I suppose in the midst of your moving experiences, you would like things to be a bit sower, too.
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I had one of those but it was a kidney stone. Hurt like the dickens, so I can commiserate. I hope you find out what's bothering you and get it to stop. I love my Bear and don't want to hear about him hurting! :-)
ReplyDeleteFret not, DJan, your Bear is doing just fine today! I hope you are, too!
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I have been through those tests a few times and as a result have had my offending gallbladder removed. Other times it is just a matter of supporting the pharmaceutical companies.
ReplyDeleteBetween my gallbladder and kidneys, I have been stoned many times in my life.
Take good care of yourself Bear.
Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear about your "being stoned." That is not fun. I can tell! I hope it does not happen again. A gall bladder one can do without; kidney's, not so much — in fact, not at all. (One cannot do without a pancreas, either, but that is a different story.)
DeleteHave you, with no gall, had to make significant changes to your diet? That has happened; has it helped? Pls. & thnx. (You can e-mail me about that if you choose.)
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Ouch! I can attest to the fact that gallstones make their presence known all over the body! Hope you have no more repeating episodes.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear! Not you too. I'm so sorry to hear that!
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I hope you continue to improve! the ursine have always had to watch out for tappers in that department so I don't blame you for being skeptical about further test. another thoroughly enjoyable flash rompe!
ReplyDeleteAccording to my husband, who's had them: "OUCH!!"
ReplyDeleteOh, yes; I understand!
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Bear, buck up and get the scope done. As one who had the procedure, you will be out in mini-seconds and wake up asking if they have started yet.
ReplyDeleteGall stones are awful, I know.
Sorry to hear of your misadventures! Please take care.
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Wow -that is supposed to be incredibly painful - some people (men!) say as painful as giving birth. Hope you're feeling a bit better now. That's all you need, sorry!
ReplyDeleteI'm all right for the shape I'm in, Jody! And things just keep getting better. Despite slight annoyances like getting internal stones — or stoned internally.
DeleteHope you are all well!
Blessings and Bear hugs!
I'm sorry you only have a tentative diagnosis. Perhaps it would be good to let the doctor have his way and stick something down your throat to check for other possibilities. And remember not to bite the doctor as doctors missing limbs are usually grumpy and may not give the best medical advice. I hope you feel better! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the advice. and encouragment. I've already met the doc, and, really he is such a nice soul that I wouldn't want to bite him. Unless, of course, it were by accident.
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My husband has had that scope several times. He says it's really not that bad. I hope you're feeling better. :)
ReplyDeleteI am feeling better myself, but feeling sad for your hubby.
DeleteI hope you all stay well!
Blessings and Bear hugs!
I have had several tests on my gall bladder. Very bothersome thing it is. I hope yours stops giving you so much trouble.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you have been similarly afflicted. But it is of some comfort to know that other Bears have the same problem.
DeleteI do hope you have no more of that nonsense!
Blessings and Bear hugs!
You might google search for a gall stone cleanse. It involves copious amounts of olive oil and lemon juice, a spell on your side on the couch and a bit of bathroom time, but I have heard it is extremely effective and much less troublesome than a gall bladder attack or removal. Just a thought. Hope you feel better soon!
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My brother has had a few gall stones and there are meds they can give you, diets they can tell you about to help keep the stones from forming but I hope they don't cause you much more pain.
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For eight years I worked for a group of urologists, one of whom had a fine collection of the stones people can grow. I remember the gallstones looked like smooth river rocks. I hope you get the problem taken care of in the smoothest way possible.
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I hope you are alright Bear!! Those tests are no fun!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh >_< I've heard that gall stones are nasty. Hope you don't pass more of them.
ReplyDeleteGall stones are nasty beasts. I hope all will turn out well with your further tests.
ReplyDeleteWell, dear Bear, sorry that you do not have a definitive diagnosis yet, but I encourage you to proceed with the scope. Ask many informed questions before then and I will be thinking about you... Be well.
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Genie
Let me tell you down the throat is easy peasy - and a 100% better then somewhere else - lol. I am glad you are ok ay. sandie
ReplyDeleteThanks sandie. I'm not so much worried about the specialist shoving his "toy" down my throat as I am concerned about
Delete1. what he might find, and even more,
2. what he might want to do about what he finds.
Because I know there are some things which have been tried and DO NOT work!
Blessings and Bear hugs.
Ouch! Stones on the inside bad! I wish there was a magic pill...or at least a magic fish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thought.
DeletePerhaps some magic berries would help. Bears think those are berry good.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Hello Bear, Glad nothing untoward was found but sorry you are still in pain.
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Oh, keeping you in my good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHope the pain subsides soon.
Take care, Rob-bear.
These kinds of medical tests are not fun, for sure. Thinking of you, R-bear ,with love and sending healing wishes that all goes well.
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