Ray and Robin I hope you get definitive answers to what ails you!
My short story-back in April I went to my family doc to complain about my "ar
thritis pain" in left hip (from car accident many years ago I thought).He sent me for xrays to get checked out.I got home and had dinner and was watching TV when Doc called a couple of hours after xrays and said head to emergency room NOW!He will call and advise them I was on the way.Seems I had a AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) that was at 6.2 cm and needed attention.
After many tests next day I had a stint placed in my aorta third day in hospital.Spent my birthday in hospital during recovery.
I was lucky-I've known people who've passed away from ruptured aorta that didn't know they were in danger.
I am very grateful to the people involved with reading the xrays and finding the problem and to all involved with my surgery and recovery.