I was worried ...

[wellinghall]

... but now I've been to the doctor's, and I'm not.


This morning, I noticed a big (and I mean big) lump on my elbow. Not painful - in fact, I could hardly feel it - but definitely there. Now, lumps are worrying anyway; and particularly when you're someone like me, who worries about most things; and especially when you've got PJS, and are under standing orders to worry about any "lump, bump, mass or oddity".

I went to the handy walk-in centre, only to find that - less than three years after opening - they have cut down the opening hours from something like sixteen hours a day to four. Four!!!

Then I went to a pharmacist, who said, "Get it seen quickly, but not that quickly."

Then I rang my GP; the receptionists (yes, two - long story) were very helpful, and got me in at 5pm this afternoon. I saw a registrar (being videoed for training purposes), who asked me a few questions, took my temperature (normal), looked at it, and got me to bend my arm around.

She diagnosed bursitis - fluid on the elbow. I am to take ibuprofen, and go back to see her again if (a) it doesn't go down, or (b) it gets inflamed. She would then prescribe antibiotics and / or drain it.

Worry over (well mostly!)

Comments

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I hope it's better soon!

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

How are things with you at the moment?

(Oh, and nice icon!)

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)

Things are crazy busy here at the moment for me, with classes in session, a book project almost completed, an out-of-state conference next week, and our house on the market in preparation for our move. I'm a bit nuts at the moment. :) How are you?

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Just come out of the three months of hell that is the year end valuation, and looking forward to a visit from my parents this weekend.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Have a wonderful, well-deserved rest this weekend, and enjoy your family!

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[dreiviertel.livejournal.com]

I am glad it was nothing serious. All these bumps and moles and things can really make one paranoid, but you just can't be too careful.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

And - thanks :-)

PS I haven't forgotten your Beowulf!

[dreiviertel.livejournal.com]

And I haven't forgotten yours! I was cleaning my inbox just now and realised I never replied to your email about your book. I was sure I had - please don't think I am rude! I have only read about a half of it, but I am finding it very interesting. All this local history and legend is fascinating even without the parallels with the mainstream stories.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

It is interesting, isn't it. We went on to read the "Grey Dolphin" legend, and then to see the tomb of the knight involved!

[dreiviertel.livejournal.com]

Sounds like great fun!
I enjoyed reading about the possible connection to the Russian legend of Prince Oleg, too. The Tree of tales is an amazing thing...

[wryelle.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear its harmless! Lumps and bumps are worrying.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)

How are you?

[romancinger.livejournal.com]

Ah, lumps and bumps - I have a tale to tell, but not here. I'm glad yours is not serious - I think bursitis is usually painful, so you're quite lucky :) Hope it gets sorted without trouble.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)

[ajat.livejournal.com]

How's yer arm now, then ?

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Still swollen, and slightly more tender than it was - but only slightly.