hsingscrapper Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I have a list of things that are weighing on me. I need to share before I explode. 1.) Dragon (10 yo ds) has an appointment tomorrow for some kind of mass on his knee. Doc took xray and it's not the bone but I'm still nervous. 2.) We may very well run out of our non-meat protein, a.k.a. dairy, and there are next to no resources to buy more between now and the ninth of May. 3.) Both Dragon and Mr. Picky have to get their triglycerides down and we can't afford to go out and buy different flours to cook with. I worry for my boy as there is a history of cancer on both sides of my family. I was up crying last night from worry and haven't slept well in almost a week. Thanks in advance for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I don't have any ideas for you, but :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: . I hope everything is ok with your ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Also no ideas, but prayers are being lifted for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Praying about the mass on his knee. Are there any food banks in the area? or are you eligible for WIC? I know that cheese and other dairy are provided by them. Do you bake your own bread? If you buy bread, can you just switch to whole grain bread? WIC provides whole grain choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmhearn Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm sorry you are stressed. I know how out of control you can feel when dealing with a medical situation for your child. :-( Regarding the protein, I think we talked about this recently. What about canned tuna or salmon made into patties? Would cutting out some saturate fats (like milk) help with the lowering of triglycerides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indian summer Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (hug) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I second the food bank idea. I would also talk to the doctor about not being able to afford food. She might know about some resources you don't. To reduce triglycerides, but not buy new foods at this time, can you concentrate on increasing activity and reducing sugar in their diets? (Sorry, I don't remember if you've posted about this before). Those actions would be free, at least. Just buy different flour the next time you run out. It's probably NOT cancer. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: . I'm glad your appointment is tomorrow, so you'll soon have answers and reassurance. Best wishes. You have a LOT on your plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I hope everything goes well at the Dr. You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. For the food issue - what do you have in your kitchen? We eat mostly vegetarian and with very little dairy, so I might be able to help with some ideas. Beans are very inexpensive and you can make a ton of different stuff: pasta and bean soup, beans and greens, rice and beans, veggie burgers of all sorts, tacos/burritos. Tofu is also pretty inexpensive and versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I have no ideas but I'll give you a :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 To reduce triglycerides, but not buy new foods at this time, can you concentrate on increasing activity and reducing sugar in their diets? (Sorry, I don't remember if you've posted about this before). Those actions would be free, at least. Just buy different flour the next time you run out. This is mainly what dh did to reduce his trigs--cut out sugar, and reduced starches and increased exercise. He went from over 1000 down to less than 100. He did not cut out fats, either. It took awhile though. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm sorry. I will pray and I hope it gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Both my sister and I knee lumps...they were some weird growth related thingy...sorry I can not recall what it was.,I pray that you get good news soon. And lots of hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 As far as the food bank ideas go, try to find a small one with an understanding supervisor. Our old church used to have one and she passed along all real needs to our congregation who then made sure no one was doing without something they needed. If a good food bank knows what you need, someone will provide it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Are the lumps on the back of the knee? Lymphatic glands back there that can swell for scads of reasons, the vast majority of which are nothing to worry about. And your 2 year old has high triglycerides? I've never heard of even checking cholesterol in a kid that young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in MO Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: Praying here as well. Don't hesitate to let people near and dear to you know about your needs. It is just as much of a blessing to help someone as it is to be helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Prayed for knee. You have a 2 year old with high triglycerides? I didn't even know this was possible. If you are looking for protein and meat or dairy is too expensive could you try eggs? However, don't know how this would play out with the trigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I can't help you with the food issues, but I will tell you that my dd found a large lump on her wrist a little over a year ago. On the xray it appeared as a very large mass. It's about the size of a chicken egg, which is large considering how small she is. We had it checked out and it was a benign cyst of a type that typically develops near a growth plate -- such as a wrist, or a knee. It's not likely to ever cause her any problems. Obviously I don't know if this is what your child has, but I was worried before the diagnosis and it turns out that I really didn't need to worry at all. Prayed for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Praying for your son, and also that your family's other worries and health concerns will work out fine for all of you. I'm so sorry you are worried. Worrying is so awful, and it's even worse late at night. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: and prayers. Please update us when you are able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Went to ortho this morning. He is having an MRI done on Friday. He might need an ultrasound-guided biopsy. My head hurts. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 My oldest had a growth I his knee when he was young that turned out to be PVNS. It is a rare growth which is benign, but has to be treated. Hopefully whatever your son has is benign as well. I am praying for you and your children! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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