Reflecting on Autumn

My visit to the hospital yesterday didn't go well. I've lost an inch in height in twelve months, which is quite devastating for someone who's already under 5'. Then to be told I have secondary osteoporosis caused by the parahormone gland didn't exactly cheer me up. If I have understood it correctly, it is natural to have calcium in the blood but not at the expense of the bones. The parahormone gland thinks for itself and if it thinks there's an inbalance, it puts more calcium into the blood. Little rascal. I am sure someone can put me right if I have misunderstood.

The consultant is going to write to my doctor requesting two types of scans on my neck and also a scan of my kidneys to try and find out what is going on. I also had more blood tests.

Fortunately I have a routine appointment with my doctor tomorrow morning so we'll be able to have a chat.

Enough of me, except to say I am absolutely fine in my head and not feeling in the least sorry for myself. Ha! On the bright side, if I'm getting shorter, it's not so far to fall.

It was our weekly photographic meeting this morning and after I parked my car, I walked down the road to take this picture.