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  1. shellysexbomb

    When to go on metformin?

    Thanks everyone. Just asked at what point would she consider it and she said if it gets any higher as its borderline. Mentioned the link with CLL and research and she says my CLL isnt even recorded in my records!! Looked through and found all the paperwork with the diagnosis so has questioned...
  2. shellysexbomb

    When to go on metformin?

    Been type 2 since March 2014 and HBA1C is steadily creeping up. Currently 55mmol. Also have chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Recently read that metformin has a good effect on CLL as in destroys the cancerous lymphs so could be a win win for me. My question is though, in terms of the diabetes, at...
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    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    All done. Stayed awake throughout :wideyed: Was more damage than initially thought so the 45 min surgery took 90 mins. in a fair amount of pain but playing space cadet on painkillers. Thanks for the kind words and well wishes everyone, I am now going to enjoy the enforced rest from work ;)
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    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Its tomorrow. Terrified. Have a permanent cough and this concerns me. Trying to convince myself that if it IS an issue the hospital will cancel. Never used to be this scared. Had reaction to drugs on a stress ecg a few years ago and now I overthink everything and panic that I will have further...
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    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Hello all, many thanks for the kind words and thoughts. Must admit I have always fancied Italy, had heard its expensive though :( I am on W+W, last appointment saw a slight fall in my ALC so am apparently suitable for community monitoring along with hubs! Had ct scan which showed a few slightly...
  6. shellysexbomb

    Coffee and urination

    Its odd. I have two cups on a morning ( I like it STRONG as in 2 spoons per cup) and one at teatime. Anymore than that and I am up 2/3 times in the night. Bizarrely, lager and water dont make me get up in the night!! :joyful:
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    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Good on you! I was put through the mill a bit as the first consultant I saw was adamant it wasnt CLL which would mean it was one of the more aggressive relatives of CLL. Bone marrow biopsy and weeks of getting myself worked up with speculation to be told by a different consultant that it WAS...
  8. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Thanks. I'm very much the type of person who believes knowledge is power, so have spend a fair few hours learning all I can. The trigger for treatment is WBC doubling time so I am back in 3 months to see whats happening. As its incurable it is recommended to hold off from 1st treatment for as...
  9. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    **UPDATE** It has been confirmed I have atypical chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, watch and wait for now :(
  10. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Had appt with haematology on 20/10, followed by a bone marrow biopsy on 30/10 and a ct scan on 5/11. Had a phone call yesterday with a follow up appt next Monday. Of course I'm glad I am going to get some answers but at the same time slightly alarmed that the results have come in so quick...
  11. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Yes, endless speculation is not good. Answers mean everything as you say, its good to know what battle you need to fight!
  12. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Well I had a bone marrow biopsy yesterday and am awaiting a ct scan so that I can get a definitive diagnosis :(
  13. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Seen the haematologist last friday and there were abnormalities when listening to my chest and I have a lump in my neck. Bone marrow biopsy and ct scan to follow. Safe to say I am absolutely bricking it for the bmb :'(
  14. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Having used my detective skills, got a print out of the results, looked up the code on the results, it looks like I have a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia waiting for me :(
  15. shellysexbomb

    How is the decision made about which drug to prescribe?

    Ah its all going pear shaped at a rate of knots. Diabetes is the LEAST of my worries right now. I have a 22mm gallstone that they wont sort out until I lose more weight and now am currently waiting a hematolgist/oncologist appt to find out which nasty blood disorder I have :'( Thanks for...
  16. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Update: Doctor rang me today and said I have lymphoproliferatative disease. Try as I might I cant find any simple/non serious causes for this, so looks like fingernails will be a thing of the past until I get to know :( Thanks for the hugs x
  17. shellysexbomb

    Lymphocytosis, awaiting hematology appointment

    Well still here and lurking 3 and a bit years after diagnosis. Still diet controlled and apparently doing ok. Following the bi-annual blood tests I was found to have a raised WBC and lymphocyte count. Repeat test and still raised (looking back over the last few years its been up and down quite a...
  18. shellysexbomb

    lymphocytosis

    Evening all :) Wondered if anyone has any idea what can cause a persistently raised lymphocyte count? I have an appointment but not until a week on friday and its pecking my head lol Thanks in advance x
  19. shellysexbomb

    Ever increasing list of ailments

    No. Not even trying at the min, just eating whatever I want, whenever I want it, which leads me to confusion about the hba1c coming down and Doc patting me on the back. Of slight concern is the fact that whilst doing this I have lost 6kg too (honestly felt I should have gained knowing what I...