I explained to my GP that I'm experiencing low energy, lack of motivation and difficulty sleeping. He asked me about my eating habits, how often I exercise and my sex life. I'm eating much much more than usual, putting on the Kgs, I'm now only training once a week, putting on the Kgs, and I don't have a problem performing sexually. He concluded that its very unlikely to be my testosterone levels, but I convinced him to test me anyway. In addition he wants to test me for anaemia and diabetes.
This is boring. I 'recently' moved to a new area, so I must change over to my new local GP. I had to fill in a bunch of forms, take in ID and proof of address, and make a 10min check up appointment for next week. Only then I can I can make an appointment for my tests.
Friday 24 June 2011
Tuesday 14 June 2011
9 months and looking good, but...
It's been 9 months since I was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer and 8 months since my last post. I've had 2 lots of tests and x-rays since my operation 3 months apart. Each time an all clear and looking good. There have been some pain, but it seems to be getting better. The Doc explained it's probably nerve damage. The pain isn't as frequent, but I still feel a dull ache on my right side near the incision.
As soon as I was feeling Ok from the chemo I went into first gear. I had quite a lot of work to catch up on. I decided to continue with the film festival, which kept me very busy right up to the end of April 2011. I travelled to Australia for the festival with a short break in Korea. I also worked on a number of website projects plus my day job. Basically, I'm just working and working.
I'm avoiding the fact that I am depressed. I really don't know what to do about it. I've dealt with depression in the past and I know what to do to lift myself out of it. This time... it seems to stick.
I did some reading and found this information:
http://home.comcast.net/~Testicular/cancerdepression.html
http://community.macmillan.org.uk/groups/testicular-cancer/forum/t/11627.aspx
The first website is written by a cancer survivor and his advice dealing with depression. Many of these points I already put into practice, but one did strike a chord, 'Talk about cancer.' In the beginning I didn't want anyone to know. I eventually had to tell my family and friends, but only because I had too. I'm more at ease with it now, but I think I'll try talk about it more.
The second site explains it could be a case of low testosterone levels. My girlfriend spoke to a friend who said this is very likely. So, I'm seeing my GP tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.
As soon as I was feeling Ok from the chemo I went into first gear. I had quite a lot of work to catch up on. I decided to continue with the film festival, which kept me very busy right up to the end of April 2011. I travelled to Australia for the festival with a short break in Korea. I also worked on a number of website projects plus my day job. Basically, I'm just working and working.
I'm avoiding the fact that I am depressed. I really don't know what to do about it. I've dealt with depression in the past and I know what to do to lift myself out of it. This time... it seems to stick.
I did some reading and found this information:
http://home.comcast.net/~Testicular/cancerdepression.html
http://community.macmillan.org.uk/groups/testicular-cancer/forum/t/11627.aspx
The first website is written by a cancer survivor and his advice dealing with depression. Many of these points I already put into practice, but one did strike a chord, 'Talk about cancer.' In the beginning I didn't want anyone to know. I eventually had to tell my family and friends, but only because I had too. I'm more at ease with it now, but I think I'll try talk about it more.
The second site explains it could be a case of low testosterone levels. My girlfriend spoke to a friend who said this is very likely. So, I'm seeing my GP tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.
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