possible illness

My Best Friend

@DianneN (247184)

United States

July 20, 2016 3:06pm CST

As some of you may know, we are blessed with a huge network of true blue friends. My dad used to say that if you have but one true friend in a lifetime, you've had a lot. My bestest of friends is my hubby. He has always been a devoted, loving, caring, brilliant, generous, kind, and compassionate man, husband, father, grandfather, and professor. I could go on and on, but won't bore you. Today he had an MRI. Due to claustrophobia and sleep apnea, he had general anesthesia. The entire process took two hours, but although a little wobbly, he insisted on going out for breakfast, although it was close to noon. My best friend has an appointment to go over the results of his MRI and treatment, if necessary, in a few weeks. He has had numbness in his fingers and toes for the last six months, but never told me until recently. He didn't want to worry me, but I am so worried and concerned. He is my world. Photo: My hubby with our older son in NYC

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

20 Jul 16

I know you can't help worrying Dianne, but you may be doing that unnecessarily. I've had numbness in my hands (especially when I wake up in the mornings), and in areas of my feet for years. I just don't take much notice of it. Even if there is anything wrong with your husband, it will probably be treatable. My husband has had serious heart problems for getting on for 20 years, but he's still here. So don't expect the worst my friend.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

20 Jul 16

Thank you, Janet. You make me feel a bit better about the numbness, and I'm so glad your hubby is still around. I'm sure he has a wonderful doctor. This is our first biggie in health problems, so naturally I'm a wreck. It's me being me. Ha!

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Diana Abrahamson

@dianadee (1778)

• South Africa

20 Jul 16

Hope your husband feels much better with the treatment and recovers soon.Just trust God and pray!

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

@dianadee Thank you. I've been praying my head off.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

21 Jul 16

Lets wait for the results. don't worry unnecessarily.At first this comes as a jolt but medical treatment is very advanced and if needed you all will get it. right now, don't worry. Will keep you all in my prayers.Take care.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

You are right. It's the results I fear, but I will deal with those when they come. Thank you for your prayers! I was beside myself, yesterday, but feel a bit better today.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

22 Jul 16

@DianneN Let us know.Don't worry.things will be OK

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@Vjvals (906)

• Roseville, California

20 Jul 16

My mom said the same thing as your dad. It's true alright. Here's hoping the best. And that's a great "tribute" for your husband, I bet he'd be thrilled to read it, as many would I could imagine.

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• Roseville, California

21 Jul 16

@DianneN Yes you're also lucky to have me as your friend, my heart heals fast

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

Thank you so much. He's a good man, and I wouldn't want him or anyone to suffer. It broke my heart to see the children's cancer center and memorial in the hospital today. It seems your mom and my dad were quite right. Thank you so much for your kind words.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Jul 16

Men do that a lot, don't tell how they are feeling. I pray that everything goes okay with him and his MRI. Please make sure to keep us updated.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

24 Jul 16

It doesn't sound good. He has an appointment with a surgeon tomorrow.

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@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Jul 16

@DianneN I am so sorry to hear that things aren't going well. How did it go with the surgeon?

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

27 Jul 16

@simone10 The surgeon has to operate. My hubby will see him on Monday to discuss whether it will be done from the front or the back. He has spinal stenosis in his neck and upper vertebrae. Many thanks, Sharon.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41752)

• United States

20 Jul 16

I know how hard it is not to worry, but trust God to take care of your husband. You will both be in my prayers.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

Thank you for the prayers. They are much appreciated. He has to see a surgeon tomorrow.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317238)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Jul 16

I can see why your world is shaken. I hope he'll be all right. You're in my prayers.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

Thank you. We need them. He has an appointment with a surgeon tomorrow. Doesn't sound promising.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

@just4him Thank you. I truly appreciate your prayers.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317238)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Jul 16

@DianneN You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

25 Jul 16

I agree with your dad about having a true friend. I am glad for you for having such a good husband. Hope he will be fine.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

26 Jul 16

Thank you so much. As it turns out, he will need surgery.

@durgabala (1360)

• India

22 Jul 16

Prayers for a speedy recovery. He will be alright, with so many good people around him and with a loving and doting wife like you, he will recover soon.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

Thank you. I hope so. He has to see a surgeon tomorrow.

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@SIMPLYD (90721)

• Philippines

22 Jul 16

I hope there's nothing serious in your husband's health my friend . Our husbands can really hide whatever pain they maybe feeling just so we will not be worried .

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

24 Jul 16

It doesn't look good for him.

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@LadyDuck (472078)

• Switzerland

21 Jul 16

I can imagine how worried you are Dianne, because I know that I would be as worried as you are. I am sure that your husband will be treated and that this is nothing serious.

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@LadyDuck (472078)

• Switzerland

22 Jul 16

@DianneN I can understand you very well Dianne, I have been worried many months for my husband and finally it was nothing serious. I wish it's nothing serious for your husband too.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

Thanks, Anna. I can't keep from worrying. I truly hope it's nothing too serious that can't be treated easily.

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@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

20 Jul 16

I hope he is better now! Such a great picture, both are handsome guys :)

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@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

21 Jul 16

@DianneN that is good to hear :D

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

He feels ok. We will see what the doctor prescribes. Thank you!

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@ida123 (6206)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

21 Jul 16

I hope the result of the MRI is fine and I pray for it Dianne. Don't worry too much but I can understand your situation, I've been to that stage when my husband had a slight stroke before, glad his fine now. Again, prayers for your hubby and to you.

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@ida123 (6206)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

25 Jul 16

@DianneN yes, i have a straight week having a sleepless night

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

Thank you for your prayers. I am so happy your husband is fine now. What a scare for you both!

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

21 Jul 16

OMG @DianneN , I hope he's going to be okay. I'm surprised they didn't go over the MRI results immediately.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

22 Jul 16

@DianneN My fingers, toes and eyeballs are crossed for good luck for you and hubby.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

I wish they would have, but his doctor wasn't there. He's seeing a busy neurologist on August 2. I hope he'll be ok, too!!!!

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@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

21 Jul 16

Hello Dianne, you are rightfully worried but i`d suggest not worrying too much, im sure they will find there is nothing serious to worry about or there will be something they can do.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

Thanks for your kind words. I'm hoping the same.

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@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

22 Jul 16

@DianneN Im sure you are a strong woman,be worried inside if you have to be, but try not to show him how worried you are.

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@dodo19 (47336)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

21 Jul 16

I do hope that everything goes well with the results. I love the picture of your husband and son in NYC.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

Thank you for everything!!!!

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (37381)

• Toccoa, Georgia

21 Jul 16

I pray for complete good health for your husband.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

Thank you so much. So do I.

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@gudheart (12659)

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21 Jul 16

I do hope all is okay and things improve for him :( Keep us updated.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

21 Jul 16

Thanks so much. I will.

@cacay1 (83577)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

21 Jul 16

That is so sad, let us hope your hubby will be fine. The feeling is not easy if someone we love has some physical health problems.Your hubby and your son look so great.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

Thank you. My husband has an appointment with a surgeon tomorrow to discuss his MRI results.

@JudyEv (342179)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 16

I do hope he will be okay. It is good that he was able to have a general anaesthetic.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

Thank you. He has an appointment with a surgeon this Monday.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

21 Jul 16

My bestfriend too is my boyfriend/partner. He makes my world complete.

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@DianneN (247184)

• United States

25 Jul 16

I certainly understand that!