Little Eblings Academy - Urology Appointment

Oct. 1, 2009

Urology Appointment

I had a urology appointment today, following an appointment I had with my family practice physician two weeks ago. I have been dealing with horrible migraines and had an appointment to discuss my medications with my doctor. At that appointment I mentioned that I was having Coke colored urine - I assumed this was a result of my migraine medications. She ordered a urinalysis, and called a few hours later to tell me that there was blood in my urine and she wanted me to go back the following week for a repeat urinalysis. She said that it wasn't uncommon to occasionally have a small amount of blood in your urine and that she didn't want to put me on antibiotics for a bladder infection, at that time, because I wasn't having any symptoms. Last week I went in for another urinalysis and, again, had blood in my urine - this time there was much more blood, and white blood cells (which hadn't been present the week before). My doctor put me on an antibiotic, assuming I had a bladder infection. I took the medication for five days then, on the sixth day on the antibiotics, at 2:30 in the morning, I noticed that I had red blood in my urine. I was freaked out. I called my doctor the when the clinic opened and she put me on a stronger antibiotic and had me make an appointment with a urologist.

At my appointment today the urologist explained that there are many causes for blood in the urine - kidney stones, tumors and cancer are the most common. He asked me about my medical history, then told me what the normal protocol is for someone who comes into his office with blood in their urine: a urine culture, a CT scan with an IV dye contrast, and a cystoscopy (a small camera placed in the bladder with only local anesthesia). Though I am not in the "high risk" category for cancer, the possibility needs to be addressed. I collected my urine today, which they will culture and look for cancer cells. I will have the CT scan tomorrow, which will be looking for stones or tumors. (I am very nervous about the scan. IV needles scare me terribly! Having an IV is the worst part of having a baby.) On Thursday I will have the cystoscopy (this, too, makes me nervous), then get all of the results.

I think, at this point, the tests are almost as scary as getting the results. I have barely slept since I saw the red blood in my urine, and now I have another week of waiting...

I am believing that God is going to give the doctors wisdom and that He is going to heal my body. I have eight babies who need their mommy, and I can't even think that I may have something terrible that will keep me from taking care of them.

My mom was with me at my appointment today, and she will be with me again on Thursday. She will be there to hold my hand, no matter what the results are. I don't know what I would do without her. She is my rock. My dad was with my kids today, and will be with them again on Thursday, lovingly taking care of them. My sister, whom I haven't spoken to in weeks, was holding me up in prayers. She was the first person to call when we walked out of the clinic. My dear friend, Ember, sent me a text this morning to let me know that she was praying for me before my appointment. Adrian has been so positive, assuring me that everything is going to be okay. With the prayers of my loved ones, and with their love and support, I know that I will get through this uncertain time.

Am I nervous? I would be lying if I said that I wasn't. The Bible says that I only need to have the faith of a mustard seed. I am not required to be Wonder Woman. I just have to remember to lean on Him and trust that He will see me through this. "Cancer" is an ugly word, and it immediately brings fear... even the thought of it being a possibility is scary. I am going to lean on Jesus....and believe that His perfect will for me is to be healed.

Luke 17:6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

If you are reading this, I thank you in advance for your prayers.

In Him always,
Beckie

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