Well, the sample that was sent for cytology came back with blood in it, duh this has been one obvious road. What they (the people calling with results) didn't tell me and the Dr. did, is that it also came back showing inflammation. Well, that's pretty important don't ya think? So they sent a second sample to a different lab to see what kind of cells might be floating in my pee.
The CT Scan was incredibly interesting. It was a doughnut shaped machine rather than a body tube, but more like some sort of mechanical vortex. They put the contrast in my arm and I began to feel a warming sensation, like when you drink a shot of heavy liquor and the heat spreads. It doesn't last too long just like the shot. The Doctor said the CT Scan looked OK, as far as Urology goes, and made a point that Radiology will be going over it too.
The Cystoscopy was a little uncomfortable on the way in and out, but also fascinating. I could see my bladder on the monitor. It looked pretty darn healthy, and the Dr. said so.
So I am waiting for 2 things at the moment; a new cytology result from the urine sample, and Radiology's report on the rest of my abdomen.
I must say that I am glad that my kidneys, ureters and bladder are fine. It really didn't seem like that would be the case. I had so many symptoms that would indicate a kidney problem or a bladder problem, and the bleeding has been going on since 2006 as far as documentation goes. I am kinda trippin' on this positive result.
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