Sick and Seeking
Sick and Seeking is hosted by Leslie Field who, after a diagnosis in her late teens of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), has been on a 22-year journey of healing and self-discovery.
In this podcast, Leslie invites you to join her for intimate, honest and heartfelt conversations with others who are also on their own healing journeys as they live with and manage the long-term effects of “dis-ease” in the body.
Listen to the stories of courageous people who, in the face of an uncertain medical future, are on a quest to go deeper into their bodies, beyond symptom and diagnosis—or in some cases no diagnosis—to reach a place of intuitive knowing, healing and transformation.
This podcast is, above all, an exploration in healing and examines a variety of modalities and knowledge from conventional medicine to holistic and complementary therapies that bring a spiritual, psychological and mystical perspective to bodily healing in our modern culture.
Sick and Seeking
E8 S1| The Story of Cecil, Abby's Grapefruit-Sized Dermoid Cyst
In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, Abby shares her incredible journey with Cecil, a grapefruit-sized dermoid cyst attached to her right ovary. She recounts the harrowing realization of having such a large mass growing inside her body and the challenges she faced along the way.
Join us as we navigate Abby's story and discuss important aspects of understanding ovarian health.
Conversation Highlights:
- The Painful Awakening: Abby describes the sudden, stabbing pain that prompted her to seek immediate medical attention.
- Understanding Dermoid Cysts: We define what dermoid cysts are and delve into their peculiar characteristics.
- Ovarian Torsion Risks: We discuss the potential complications of ovarian torsion and the impact it can have on reproductive organs.
- Surgical Concerns: Abby shares her fears about losing part or all of her reproductive organs during the surgery to remove the cyst.
- Finding Humor in Hardship: Discover how humor helped Abby navigate tough moments in her health journey.
- Navigating Healthcare: We explore the intricacies of managing a long list of doctors and medications, and how to maximize medical insurance benefits.
- Alternative Therapies: Abby discusses the potential for complementary therapies alongside traditional treatments.
- Mental Health Matters: We address the challenges of dealing with anxiety and depression while managing physical health issues.
- Setting Small Goals: Abby emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals post-surgery to maintain motivation.
Update on Leslie’s IUD: Leslie shares her recent experience with spotting and mini-periods, likely due to a shifted IUD. More details will be shared on the Sick and Seeking YouTube page soon.
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