Getting an ultra-sound for my "Multiple Asses" haha!
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
Perth, Australia
January 4, 2023 4:39am CST
I went to the doctor's today to discuss issues I've been having with my neck and some other weird things that have been going on that just might be connected to some nerve or something. Anyway, I'll be getting an MRI scan to check my spine.
While I was there, I asked her about these lumps I have along my rib cage. I've had them for many years and have asked a few doctors about them here and there but I've never actually had tests done to check them out. I've always been told they are just lipomas / fatty tissue. And with all due respect to these doctors, I'm just someone who prefers to have tests done so it can put my mind at ease.
The doctor was kind enough to print out a referral for me to also get an ultra-sound along my rib cage. I'm happy to be going to get this done but oh my goodness it's going to hurt! Whenever I've had an ultra-sound and it goes along my rib cage or other areas where these lumps are, it's excruciating! 
When my doctor printed out the referral for the ultra-sound she laughed and said she had to re-print it as she didn't press down on the "M" hard enough to which it came out that I needed an ultra-sound to be checking out my "Multiple Asses."
It was meant to be "Multiple Masses." 
That was a nice laugh to have with the doctor.
When my doctor printed out the referral for the ultra-sound she laughed and said she had to re-print it as she didn't press down on the "M" hard enough to which it came out that I needed an ultra-sound to be checking out my "Multiple Asses."
It was meant to be "Multiple Masses." That was a nice laugh to have with the doctor.27 people like this
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@Juliaacv (48251)
• Canada
4 Jan 23
That is funny, you have a good doctor if she shares little things like that.
It lightens our mood when we are concerned and worried.
I hope that the ultrasound isn't too awful, I know that they really like to see how far into us they can force that wand, and then they wiggle it.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jan 23
@Juliaacv It was a nice moment to share with her. I am glad she changed it lol Not sure how it would have looked to the person giving me the ultra-sound.
Oh you are so right! The way you said that made me cringe because that's what just makes it even more painful. It's one thing to have it directly on those lumps but to hold it in place and wriggle? 
Oh that turns my stomach and I know's it's going to happen.
And thank you kindly. 
Oh you are so right! The way you said that made me cringe because that's what just makes it even more painful. It's one thing to have it directly on those lumps but to hold it in place and wriggle? Oh that turns my stomach and I know's it's going to happen.
And thank you kindly. 4 people like this
Appreciate it!
@LadyDuck (457312)
• Switzerland
4 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Oh NO! I am so sorry I did not know those lumps were painful.
I had ultrasound when I damaged my shoulder and I had no pain at all. I think they should remove those lumps if they are painful.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@LadyDuck That's ok Anna.
When I was little I had many ultra-sounds to check my kidneys. I don't know the right medical term. I will have to ask dad but I think it was one kidney smaller than the other when I was born and I had many issues "down there" as a child. It's very vague now but that never once bothered me when getting ultra-sounds. It was actually fun. Like a weird massage lol But as an adult and those lumps, it's just so painful. If someone offered to put me to sleep while they did it, I would accept the offer.
Is your shoulder 100% nowadays?
When I was little I had many ultra-sounds to check my kidneys. I don't know the right medical term. I will have to ask dad but I think it was one kidney smaller than the other when I was born and I had many issues "down there" as a child. It's very vague now but that never once bothered me when getting ultra-sounds. It was actually fun. Like a weird massage lol But as an adult and those lumps, it's just so painful. If someone offered to put me to sleep while they did it, I would accept the offer.
Is your shoulder 100% nowadays?2 people like this
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jan 23
@LadyDuck I thought it would be catchy.
Unfortunately ultra-sounds are very very painful for me. They never used to be. But ever since having these lumps on my rib cage, the pain is very awful to the point I feel like I could scream out.
Before my gallstones were found, I had quite a lot of ultra-sounds and whenever it rolled along my rib cage and along the sides of my body, it was very painful. I know this is going to hurt. It shouldn't, but it will.
Whenever I lean in to grab clothes out of our washing machine, because I'm short, the lumps gets pressed onto the machine and it's so painful I have to get my dad to help or grab tongs to reach the clothes.
I thought it would be catchy.
Unfortunately ultra-sounds are very very painful for me. They never used to be. But ever since having these lumps on my rib cage, the pain is very awful to the point I feel like I could scream out.
Before my gallstones were found, I had quite a lot of ultra-sounds and whenever it rolled along my rib cage and along the sides of my body, it was very painful. I know this is going to hurt. It shouldn't, but it will.
Whenever I lean in to grab clothes out of our washing machine, because I'm short, the lumps gets pressed onto the machine and it's so painful I have to get my dad to help or grab tongs to reach the clothes. 1 person likes this
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
4 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Could they be calcium deposits? I have those.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jan 23
@marlina I'm not sure to be honest. I've never heard of calcium deposits before. Do they ever feel tender or really painful or not really?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jan 23
@cacay1 I'm terribly sorry but I don't understand what you mean. 
I have lumps underneath my skin in various places around my body but they are mostly on my rib cage.
I didn't put them there. 
I have lumps underneath my skin in various places around my body but they are mostly on my rib cage.
I didn't put them there. 3 people like this
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@MrDenata Thank you very kindly.
Hopefully after these tests, I can get some guidance on how to better some things.
Hopefully after these tests, I can get some guidance on how to better some things.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
6 Jan 23
@MrDenata Thank you very kindly.
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@MrDenata (12194)
• Indonesia
5 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 youre welcome, Dani. Glad to know that, speedy recovery Dani
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jan 23
@marlina Thank you very kindly!
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
4 Jan 23
Good luck with the tests! I hope everything is okay.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil Thank you so very much. I appreciate that!
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Jan 23
Me too here wishing her all the best
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@JudyEv oh yes so many doctors type so fast! I mean the skill helps that's for sure. Their writing though....haven't met a doctor yet where I can actually read their writing. 
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@Kandae11 (53678)
•
4 Jan 23
That was funny alright. I had a doctor who never appeared anxious or worried . In fact when writing a prescription or doing an examination he would be humming or whistling a tune. I hope your tests are okay, l have three scheduled for the end of January.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@Kandae11 That sounds like a good doctor. I feel that sort of personality would put their patients more at ease. I know it would for me.
And thank you very kindly. I truly hope all of your tests will be alright too!
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@lazydaizee (6730)
• United Kingdom
4 Jan 23
I hope it all goes well, it was nice for you and your doctor to have a laugh about this.
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@lazydaizee (6730)
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Have you had the scan yet?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
7 Jan 23
@lazydaizee You're so sweet for asking. No I haven't yet. I have to book it first. Will be ringing up on Monday to see when I can get them done.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@cool83 Hey! I have been on quite a bit lately. There was a time I wasn't really coming on at all but I am making a much better effort now. I have made quite a handful of posts though lately so they are there. 
And thank you very kindly. Hope you are doing well!
And thank you very kindly. Hope you are doing well!1 person likes this
@Beestring (13271)
• Hong Kong
4 Jan 23
Good luck with the tests. Hope all goes well.
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@snowy22315 (169581)
• United States
5 Jan 23
That's funny. It kind of sounds like you are looking for trouble though honestly.
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@snowy22315 (169581)
• United States
5 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 The doc's said not to worry about it right? It isn't growing or changing, so why do it?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@snowy22315 oh I see. I just want proper answers.
Because some ARE growing and they are multiplying around my body but more on my rib cage.
She stated it could just be lipomas but suggested for me to just get them checked anyway. She pushed for it. Not me.
No harm in getting them checked. But could be some harm if it's something that needs addressing and I didn't do anything about it.
Because some ARE growing and they are multiplying around my body but more on my rib cage.
She stated it could just be lipomas but suggested for me to just get them checked anyway. She pushed for it. Not me.
No harm in getting them checked. But could be some harm if it's something that needs addressing and I didn't do anything about it. 1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@snowy22315 Looking for trouble? Sorry what do you mean?
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I'm glad this made you laugh! @VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
22 Jan 23
@Nakitakona oh yes I know what you mean! So true!
So true!1 person likes this
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
19 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 That's terrible to miss a letter and it sounds awkward.
Same with a miss punctuation like comma or reading the entire statement.
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Jan 23
I pray for you so that all goes well with the medication.
I would like you to be very healthy.
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Jan 23
Otherwise how are doing. How was your festive season?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 23
@Treborika Hello there, Happy New Year. Yes was good and you?
I'm not having any medication. I am getting an MRI and a Ultra-Sound.
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Happy new year to you. I have been good throughout the festive season. I had really missed you and I am really worried about the MRI.
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
23 Jan 23
Yesterday you told me that you would do the booking today. Have you succeeded on that?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika I have not as of yet unfortunately.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika Glad to know what? 
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
26 Jan 23
I think you have begun making the arrangements for making the booking with the doctor
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
26 Jan 23
@Treborika I will do a post about it when I have the scans done. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jan 23
@Treborika Thank you very kindly!
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@Treborika (17215)
• Mombasa, Kenya
27 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 All the best in doing the scanning
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@2ndchances24 (4547)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
11 Apr
I don't know what to say on all this other than
there was a time when I had to have a IV for
a certain test they needed & they got the wrong
IV needle & didn't realize it till they did it so they
had to redo it & as hard as it is to GET a good
vain, going through it again was a REAL PAIN.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
11 Apr
@2ndchances24 Do you have small veins? Apparently, I have small veins and always hard to find when trying to get a blood test or put IV in etc.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
13 Apr
@2ndchances24 I'm almost certain my dad has the same problem with some of his veins on one arm. But yeah I can imagine the battle of trying to get an IV in.
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@2ndchances24 (4547)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
12 Apr
@VivaLaDani13 I wouldn't say small veins but
weak 1's where they collapse or hard to get
any blood from, they had a heck of a time while
I was in the hosp with the IV's every few days
they would have to replace 2-3 I vs they had in me.
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