you would think as a nurse, i would pretty much know what needs to be done.
I had an IVP this week, and the left ureter does not show. I have not heard from the Urologist yet, my primary called with the results. She deferred to the urologist for follow up studies.
I have not had an ivp since 1999 and of course assumed my urologist knew what she was doing. and of course my mind can picture a lot of things obscuring the ureter.
I had a problem with the left ureter on the first surgery so they put a stent in on the second. during the first surg the ureter occluded from swelling at the entrance to the bladder and kidney backed up
They never repeated the films to see if the kidney returned to normal. I was told it was all resolved.
Never occured to me to ask how we knew that. But then I am the patient, not looking out for a patient.
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Not so happy tonight
- By nancynursez637
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 9:10 pm · 34 replies
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- By nancynursez637
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm
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Failed to mention I voted with my feet and got a second opinion which is how we came to the IVP
(dye test to see how kidneys and tubes are functioning)
- By sunshine604
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 9:31 pm
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I was going to ask why you had the IVP now - you must have heard my question! I can imagine what's going through your mind - there are so many things which could cause a ureter not to be seen, most mean nothing, but a few can be serious. You'll know more about this than most of us. I'll be interested to hear what the uro has to say - I can see a repeat IVP coming up if he's unsure.
Eileen
- By roadrunner
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 9:44 pm
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Nancy,
I will just say a little prayer, that it is nothing, and things will be normal, maybe as sometimes with tests, its inconclusive, not an issue for you,
hugs,
ginger
- By 15yrsurvivor
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 10:02 pm
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Nancy, I sure hope this turns out to be nothing significant! When would you expect to know more?
- By nancynursez637
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 10:49 pm
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not sure when i will know more, my uro is 165 miles away and requested a dvd of the ivp to look at personally, which is of course encouraging that he wants to look for him self. So will wait, prob mid week next week before I know the next step
thanks
- By nancynursez637
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 10:50 pm
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Thanks Ginger, am hoping too it is nothing
- By nancynursez637
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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Thanks Eileen, my head says it is ok, but then you know how the mind works lol
- By 15yrsurvivor
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 11:04 pm
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I know you will keep us updated, and we will be watching for good news.
- By cat22
- Posted October 22, 2009 at 11:14 pm
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Nancy, wishing you the best. Sorry that you have to wait and worry. Prayers coming to you from No. Calif.
Cathy
- By DrgnTrappr
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 12:22 am
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Hey Nancy,
I too will be thinking of you and praying that this will turn out to be nothing.
Ron
- By lsh
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 7:33 am
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Nancy,
Gee, I'm sorry this is happening. Hopefully it is nothing. Waiting is the HARDEST. We'll all be waiting with you and hoping that there is nothing to worry about.
Lynda
- By phallon
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 8:04 am
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Hi Nancy,
I just went thru what you are going thru. My Uro I HAD did a urine test that said posibble carsonova cells, so he ordered an IVP. That showed my right tube was blocked going into the Indiana Pouch, so he order a Cat Scan, then called me & said, You will need to go back to Va. to your Uro who did your Surgery (I can't do anything) scared me out of my mind. Thanks to Krago I found a great Uro & he did a Renal scan & he said, we needed to put a tube thru my right kidney & down the right tube. I had that done on the 27th of Aug 09 & when I woke from the surgery I was very thankful they were able to remove the tube in my back. They doctor did leave a stent in the right tube for 6 weeks (had some back pain with that) but it turned out to be scar tissue from my very first surgery. I will go in for another Renal scan in Nov to see how things are doing & hopefully he will just be able to monitor after that. All came out negitive looking for other cancer cells. I'll pray that yours turns out like mine. I was out of my mine with the waiting.
Phallon
- By silgal
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 8:32 am
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HI NN, so sorry you are going through this waiting game. I hate it and can magine all the things you are imagining (sometimes the power of knowledge is....... interesting huh?)
I am thinking of you, wishing the best and here if you need to vent. sending hugs
michelle
- By marthageorge
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 8:42 am
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Nancy,
Sending you prayers from Michigan and good wishes.
Sandy
- By browns-crossing
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 8:51 am
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Why did they not do a CT with contrast (dye)? To look at your kidney, bladder, and kidney function?
Best,
Browns Crossing
- By vtom
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 8:57 am
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So sorry - but praying that as others have said - its nothing. Hang in there and ask questions and get answers - Veronica
- By Ciboney1
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 9:16 am
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Sending prayers for a good outcome.. I know the waiting is the hardest part..
Arlene
- By Memi
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 10:03 am
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Prayers and good thoughts from Florida.
Memi
- By nancynursez637
- Posted October 23, 2009 at 10:20 am
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Browns because my Uro has not seen the study yet, and what ever this is, it is so far not symptomatic. So am guessing the radiologist did not feel urgency of it.
Thanks
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