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Hello Alanon family, just wanted to share where I am today. My daughter Shirley has been experiencing unexplained weight loss for weeks now. I've taken her to the doctors and noone knows the reason for the weight loss. She is still losing as we speak. Also, the doctors found a cyst on her ovaries. We have an appointment for Monday to look further into this cyst. Now, I just discovered a big lump on her upper back and am rushing to her doctor tomorrow - Friday. I am not happy with the way she is looking. Her doctors tell me she will be fine. However, by looking at her, she is deteriorating slowly. It breaks my heart.
She has great appetite and eats well-thank God. She has had many blood work done and some xrays. I am praying for her and solicit prayers as well. It is a bit tough for now. This new lump has me concerned and hope it is nothing alarming.
Dear Hawaiilover, of course you are very concerned---any mother would be.
I agree, I would take her back for eveluation immediately--just as you are doing. Unexplained weight loss is not not something to blindly accept the statement that she will be just fine. It is not "normal", something is at the root of cause.
The hardest part is not knowing which causes your imagination to go wild---which in turn drives your anxiety level higher. Weight loss is a symptom of many, many conditions. The most important thing is to try to stay as calm as possible and get a solid diagnosis.
Hoping the best, Sincerely, Otie
-- Edited by Otie on Friday 24th of June 2011 03:35:57 AM
Thanks for all your encouragement and moral support. I took Shirley to the doctor today and she referred me to a surgeon. The lump will be removed and a biopsy done. As for the weight loss, I have no answers. The doctor put Shirley on medication to gain weight. I will take her for a second opinion. There is a lot going on with Shirley right now. The tumor on her ovaries needs further evaluation--we have an appt on Monday.
Thanks so much for being supportive on this forum. Have a blessed day.
Thank you, Otie. I am trying to stay optimistic about the whole thing with Shirley. I have moments when I just worry and that is when I start writing and posting. When I reach out to you guys, I feel better. The load is not as heavy. Thanks so much for your thoughts.
