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E65Ross said:
Ponty Roadents is who I ran for whilst I was at uni!!! They're a great bunch and really friendly, big range of abilities and I still keep in touch with a couple of members via FB (I'm on their FB group).
Tell your wife Ross says hi to "Pounder", Andy (and his daughter Steph) and Rhodri. Do miss those chaps.
Ha small world, I will show her the post..Tell your wife Ross says hi to "Pounder", Andy (and his daughter Steph) and Rhodri. Do miss those chaps.
So having sworn when I started this running lark that I wasn't going to do a marathon I have now entered my first - the Rock and Roll Liverpool marathon next June. Plenty of time to train and with my second half booked for the end of March should be able to have a good go at setting a new PB there and still have plenty of time before the marathon.
Who knows whether I should be concerned or not...
MRI scan was done Saturday.....so today, the next working day, I get a phone call asking if I could come in this week to have a contrast dye injected into me and then have another brain scan.
Thoughts are currently that they've found SOMETHING (whether that's anything to do with my stomach problem, who knows)...if the scan was normal why would I get a call so shortly asking for another scan so quickly?
On the flip side, it could be normal but something else they'd like to check cannot be seen clearly and the dye may help. Who knows.
Running wise - easy 11.7 miles yesterday with a mate which was really, really enjoyable. 7.7 miles this evening. Easy 4-5 tomorrow morning, rest Wednesday and back to sessions Thursday.
And yes, I'm still being sick every day. Worryingly, I brought food up twice last week as opposed to the usual bile in the morning. Breakfast came up wednesday and my dinner came up saturday at 10pm
Was sick at 3:15am this morning as well so felt a little tired today.
Ross
MRI scan was done Saturday.....so today, the next working day, I get a phone call asking if I could come in this week to have a contrast dye injected into me and then have another brain scan.
Thoughts are currently that they've found SOMETHING (whether that's anything to do with my stomach problem, who knows)...if the scan was normal why would I get a call so shortly asking for another scan so quickly?
On the flip side, it could be normal but something else they'd like to check cannot be seen clearly and the dye may help. Who knows.
Running wise - easy 11.7 miles yesterday with a mate which was really, really enjoyable. 7.7 miles this evening. Easy 4-5 tomorrow morning, rest Wednesday and back to sessions Thursday.
And yes, I'm still being sick every day. Worryingly, I brought food up twice last week as opposed to the usual bile in the morning. Breakfast came up wednesday and my dinner came up saturday at 10pm
Was sick at 3:15am this morning as well so felt a little tired today.Ross
E65Ross said:
And I get a call from my gp this morning asking if I could see them today.
I replied I was very busy at work but if it was urgent I could pop in.
They replied that I they think it is and I should pop in today.
Doesn't fill me with hope, must be honest.
Go and let them fix you, hopefully it's something they can sort out quickly but the sooner you go the easier it will be to fix.I replied I was very busy at work but if it was urgent I could pop in.
They replied that I they think it is and I should pop in today.
Doesn't fill me with hope, must be honest.
Fingers crossed it's nothing serious.
Not the best of news.
Been confirmed I have a 3-4cm brain tumour which is causing my symptoms. It's in a very rare location and a very rare type of tumour.
Another scan Friday, 20 neurosurgeons meeting Tuesday to discuss my options and go from there. No idea whether it's treatable or not. Time will tell but it's just a waiting game. I'm a bit, erm, shaken up.
They're amazed I've got no other symptoms. They're amazed I'm still running and have advised me to stop based on its location (how dare they!).
Been confirmed I have a 3-4cm brain tumour which is causing my symptoms. It's in a very rare location and a very rare type of tumour.
Another scan Friday, 20 neurosurgeons meeting Tuesday to discuss my options and go from there. No idea whether it's treatable or not. Time will tell but it's just a waiting game. I'm a bit, erm, shaken up.
They're amazed I've got no other symptoms. They're amazed I'm still running and have advised me to stop based on its location (how dare they!).
Thanks guys. I'm a bit scared ad well now but nothing I can do. Going to be a very long week until I hear more.
Woke up at 3am, sick at 4am and have just been lying in bed since with this all circulating round my mind. I know sleeping is going to be a struggle for now whilst I'm still "in limbo", may ask of gp can prescribe me a sleeping tablet prescription.... I will phone later anyway to update him on the situation.
Just about to get up to go to work now, certainly going to be an, erm, interesting day. I get on very well with some of my patients, a select few of which know about my sickness and if I see them I'll let them know.
I have support from some good friends and family. Trouble is, my parents seem to be crumbling more than I am. My father lost a child already this year so potentially to lose another is very bad for him.
I still can't believe I've been told not to run though, that really does mean my life is over!! He said I could basically keel over and not get back up, so shouldn't be going anywhere alone at the moment. At least I'd go doing something I love though!
Ross
Woke up at 3am, sick at 4am and have just been lying in bed since with this all circulating round my mind. I know sleeping is going to be a struggle for now whilst I'm still "in limbo", may ask of gp can prescribe me a sleeping tablet prescription.... I will phone later anyway to update him on the situation.
Just about to get up to go to work now, certainly going to be an, erm, interesting day. I get on very well with some of my patients, a select few of which know about my sickness and if I see them I'll let them know.
I have support from some good friends and family. Trouble is, my parents seem to be crumbling more than I am. My father lost a child already this year so potentially to lose another is very bad for him.
I still can't believe I've been told not to run though, that really does mean my life is over!! He said I could basically keel over and not get back up, so shouldn't be going anywhere alone at the moment. At least I'd go doing something I love though!
Ross
Thanks guys. Just can't believe all this time I've been running and doing my day to day stuff with a brain tumour. Just mental!
I've spoken to my gp and explained exactly what's what (as he didn't know at this stage) and asked for some sleeping tablets, he's prescribed me 2 weeks worth of ones I've had before and they're bloody good. Don't wake up feeling groggy so will be taking them tonight. I'm absolutely shattered but being alone just makes me think about it too much.
I've spoken to my gp and explained exactly what's what (as he didn't know at this stage) and asked for some sleeping tablets, he's prescribed me 2 weeks worth of ones I've had before and they're bloody good. Don't wake up feeling groggy so will be taking them tonight. I'm absolutely shattered but being alone just makes me think about it too much.
Thanks again guys. They aren't sure what caused it etc but it's fairly safe to assume it's not because I've been running. Running never made it worse. I will say though, and I've never mentioned it to anyone else, then occasionally on running I did get a bit lightheaded but not to the point I was about to keel over as I have had from time to time.... But now I know why I was feeling dizzy makes it a little more worrying of course.
Being told I can't run has been hard. Really hard. If I didn't have my family moaning at me I'd still be out there I'm sure of it. It has the potential to make things worse apparently (slim, but still a chance) but as you know running is my passion so to be told I can't for now is very hard for me. Especially to think I may now not be running for months to come if I require brain surgery, chemo or whatever.
I have some good friends and family to talk to which helps.... It may sound odd but talking it over with you guys helps as well. I'm not just saying that.
Mark my words, if this thing doesn't kill me or make and I am physically able to run again, I'll be there.
I said it was in a rather intricate area. If you Google "4th ventricle" and also search for "cerebellum" you'll get an idea where it is. If you read what the cerebellum does, you'll also see why I get my lightheaded feeling, and why I'm worried that this could be really serious long term for my career (chiropractor - lots of intricate moves) and running.
Being told I can't run has been hard. Really hard. If I didn't have my family moaning at me I'd still be out there I'm sure of it. It has the potential to make things worse apparently (slim, but still a chance) but as you know running is my passion so to be told I can't for now is very hard for me. Especially to think I may now not be running for months to come if I require brain surgery, chemo or whatever.
I have some good friends and family to talk to which helps.... It may sound odd but talking it over with you guys helps as well. I'm not just saying that.
Mark my words, if this thing doesn't kill me or make and I am physically able to run again, I'll be there.
I said it was in a rather intricate area. If you Google "4th ventricle" and also search for "cerebellum" you'll get an idea where it is. If you read what the cerebellum does, you'll also see why I get my lightheaded feeling, and why I'm worried that this could be really serious long term for my career (chiropractor - lots of intricate moves) and running.
E65Ross said:
Being told I can't run has been hard. Really hard. If I didn't have my family moaning at me I'd still be out there I'm sure of it.
I think you should get a cheeky run/jog in and stuff your tumor! (btw IANAD)I got out and did 11 km today, a bit more focused than normal - just under 4 min/km for the middle 9 km - Time to find a local half marathon..
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