I Think I Have A Tumor And It's Shrinking

Yes, you read that correctly. I think I have a tumor...and...it is shrinking.

Let me tell you my story. One day, I was at work. I work from home, which means I work in another room in my house. Anyway I was at work, and I felt this burning sensation, like attach to the side of my neck on the left. It hurt, I mean really hurt...I could feel it. It was so weird, like one day it wasn't there, then the next day it was. It was as if I swallowed something, and it lodged in that part of my throat. It feels as though it is in the shape of a circle, if that makes sense. I could not swallow it away, I tried, I thought it would go away by swallowing, but the burning sensation remained. Now sometimes I could feel it and sometimes I couldn't.  The burning sensation was/is a persistent steady throb, and as I talk I go horse and start choking. Then I need a cough drop or peppermint. Inevitably I would have to apologize to whomever I am talking to for the coughing, or the person on the other end of the phone feels so sorry for me that s/he says...."Do you need some water? I will hold while you go get some water." I then reply with 'Yes, thank you...I'll be back in a minute."

Now this burning sensation I have been feeling has been going on for several weeks now. I felt that it was getting worse. So much so that I would gag, as I became horse and talked too long. As I swallow, it feels like I am swallowing down the right-side of my throat. But I would not go to the doctor. I refused to. I know that sounds stupid. And I know what you're thinking.  You are probably saying/thinking  to yourself....."Why not go to the doctor if you are in pain? You have to find out what that thing is, what is causing the burning sensation. Don't you want to know?" Honestly, no I don't want to know. I think I already know.   I think it is a tumor, either benign (non cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). I think it is the same thing, or similar to what my mother had, years ago. She had a biopsy done on or near her thyroid gland, I can't exactly remember. All I know is that she had her thyroid removed, and as she was waking up from surgery, she said the words...."This was a mistake." Those words are stuck in my brain, never to come out. 

 Preventing Illness

I have done earlier posts on how being healthy can keep you stress free. Depending on how sick you are you will need medication, and that medication can have side effects. The side effects can cause stress. If you run out of the medication, you have the anxiety of getting more or what happens if you cannot get more.

As I said in my earlier posts there are foods you can eat to keep you healthy. You see I come from a family that has high blood pressure, diabetes and colon cancer. My relatives either take pills or inject insulin. I don’t want to do either of those things. Once you start, there is a possibility you will have to buy the pills and insulin for the rest of your life. I don’t want to worry about spending a certain amount of money every month for the pills and/or insulin, with or without insurance.  I decided a long time ago, I would do everything in my power  not to have high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer. If I was diagnosed with it I could control it with my diet. I have done a great deal of research on the internet. What I discovered is this, the same foods can either help prevent or keep diabetes, high blood pressure as well as cancer at bay: apples, asparagus, avocados, beans, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cranberries, fish, flaxseed, garlic, kale, melon, nuts, oatmeal, quinoa, raspberries, red grapefruit, red onions, red peppers, soy, spinach, tea, tomatoes, yogurt. *

As the old saying goes, You are What You Eat

Did you know there a certain foods you can eat, which can help prevent diabetes? For example, brown rice, whole wheat, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, beans, and lentils are very good to eat for Type 1 Diabetics. The pancreas doesn't release insulin, so these foods have a low glycemic index which makes the blood sugar rise more slowly. You would stay away from sodas, carbohydrates like pastas,  cookies, patries, and trans fats. As far as Type 2 Diabetes is concerned, a person is  not dependent on insulin, but should eat a mix of proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats.

 Stay Healthy

Did You Know that if you keep yourself health, in good physical condition, you can cut down on your medical bills? For you and/or your family?

If you keep your body healthy you may not need to go to the doctor often. Everyone needs a yearly check-up to make sure you are in good physical health. But eating right and exercising may prevent diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. The cost of medications are expensive. If you don't have to spend the money, why do it?