Had appointment with my GP today. Informed him of the kidney pain I've had for the last 2 weeks since the CAT scan ordered by my ENT doctor with contrast and pre meds but no infusions. I asked for a urinalysis and x-ray which he ordered. Results showed no blood in urine ruling out kidney stone. X-ray showed no stones in kidneys. Now I'm really concerned that there is severe damage to my right kidney as the pain will not go away. I believe it is damage from not having an infusion prior to the CAT scan.
My GP referred me to a Urologist but warned me that he will want to do a CAT scan with contrast. If I refuse he may want to do a Cystoscope. Not happy about that.
I asked if he could give me something for the kidney pain and he agreed to give me some Hydrocodone. Warned me not to take it at the same time as the Xanax which I take to stop the A-fib attacks.
Informed him that my fasting blood sugar this morning was 177. He said we may have to up the Metformin but did not order a stronger dose.
Told him I am tired all the time and stay in bed all day. Also have a little nausea which I attribute to the kidney problem.
Showed him a print out of the results of my CAT scan of my head and neck taken 2 weeks ago. We went over the results. He did not examine my lump on the left side of my neck. I told him that I feel it is a recurrence of the cancer I had 5 years ago. It's at the same place and is accompanied by an earache just like before.
Informed him about the heart doctor's order for a cardiac CAT scan several weeks ago. Cardiologist ordered three hours of infusion to protect my kidneys. I am allergic to the contrast so need to take pre meds prior to scan. Could not complete the scan as I had the wrong premeds. Sent me home and took me off blood thinner till the issue with the lump in my neck is resolved. I see him next week to decide how to proceed with my heart condition.
Ended my session with the GP by me telling him that I feel that I am dying. He said no you're not dying. I said it feels that way.
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