Originally posted 2020-04-27 09:03:16. Cholesteatoma is a serious but treatable ear condition that can only be diagnosed by medical examination. Persisting earache, ear drainage, ear pressure, hearing loss, dizziness, or facial muscle weakness signals the need for evaluation by an otolaryngologist. My son, Dusty, had this years ago. I admit hearing he had a tumor in between his brain and his ear was a bit jarring. I mean who wouldn’t react that way to hearing the word, tumor?…
Originally posted 2017-04-25 23:43:23. As a diabetic you end up dealing with things that are embarrassing to even show family members. I have debated talking about this because it truly is embarrassing. I have found that it isn’t just associated with diabetes. But I felt if I talked about it there may be something someone has found helpful or someone else may have found something I post helpful. So here goes. Boils, cysts, furuncles, acne….I…
Originally posted 2017-03-22 16:14:59. I had the ultrasound of my neck done earlier in March. We had to go to Tampa Florida last Thursday for my husband’s grandmothers funeral. We got back on Monday, picked up the dogs at the kennel and then I called the doctor’s office to see if they had gotten the results in from the ultrasound. They then tell me that the doctor wanted to see me and when is the…
Originally posted 2019-06-17 19:45:39. I had my dermatologic surgery set for the 25th but they called and it’s been pushed up and on for tomorrow morning (June 18th) first thing! It’s to remove a cyst in my left leg/shin (yes IN my shin). It’s hard to describe. I am hoping I can get some pictures if the doc allows it. This is outpatient and not under general anesthesia. I guess this is kind of like…