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I'm sorry you're going through this. Having tests done and then waiting for the results is agony! Our minds do crazy things to us, worrying that it could be the worst thing, when usually it's not.

I know the feeling all too well. When I was having trouble with my back and I went to see that specialist, he looked at my X-ray and said, "Whoa! Something is not right here! This should not look like this." By this time, he's pointing to the X-ray and going into detail, but I've spaced out at this point, thinking, "What is he trying to tell me, that I have cancer?" I didn't hear another word he said. Later, I wished I had had my husband or a friend there, because I'm sure they would've been more composed and would've asked him the questions I should have! I came home numb----and had to wait 2 agonizing weeks for the test and then another week to talk to him about the results. I had never been so relieved to hear him say that I had degenerative disc disorder. As bad as it is, I knew then that I wasn't going to die from it!

I hate it when doctors leave you hanging, especially for weeks. Don't they realize we're at home worrying ourselves to death? I think many times they forget how much affect they can have on our lives!

Please try to remain positive, as hard as it is, because as he said, the odds are great that it is nothing serious. He just has to check to make sure.

I will pray that God will give you peace about this. Please just try to turn it over to Him. It won't be long and you will have the test done and the results will be back, and then you can enjoy the holiday season with this behind you!

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