Another Medical Test

Once you start looking you will always find something. My husband was having pulsation tinnitus and was concerned it could lead to something more lethal. So he went to see an ENT physician. She ordered a CT scan after his hearing test and ear check were done without any obvious findings. Of course a CT scan shows more than the area in question. The results were unremarkable except for a nodule on his thyroid. Of course that can’t be left unattended. Even though he is not having any symptoms, an ultrasound was ordered. It seems we have been making it a habit to have a test or a doctor visit every week since January of this year not only for this but for a variety of issues. Of course the ultrasound showed a potential threat. So now a biopsy was scheduled. In the mean time my husband has been reading every article under the sun about this issue. And being a surgeon he thinks beyond the usual and plans for the worst. So this morning I am sitting in the waiting room and it seems to be taking forever. Now what?

Washington Radiology and Moby Dick

We have been there twice already this year, and we had to go again yesterday. We have had appointments every day this week - something I don’t care for since they are all for health care reasons. It’s going on six weeks that my husband has been getting tested to try and figure out what ails him. And it’s not obvious whatever it is. After spending the morning getting blood work at Virginia Hospital Center, we took a ride to Washington Radiology for an ultrasound in the afternoon. Of course you can’t eat or drink anything either. After we arrived I walked in with him, but had to turn around and wait in the car because they still don’t allow anyone else but the patient in. I tried texting him to get an update but he didn’t answer. So while I waited I ordered an early supper from Moby Dick - our favorite Persian take out place. Aside from that I just sat there and watched the leaves fall. It was somewhat peaceful. The sun was shining and I just didn’t want to do anything but stare out in to space. The test was done in short order and everything was fine. That was wonderful news, but we still don’t know what ails him. We’ve come to the conclusion that it isn’t anatomical so that means it must be a chemical imbalance of some sort. All of the lab work results were good too. So that will mean more doctor visits and tests but I have no idea for what. So yesterday afternoon we picked up and feasted on Moby Dick. It’s tough bobbing on the water. Hopefully a conclusion will be reached soon.