An answer for now!
Ok-- so I went to the neurologist today and.................... I have what is called a "pseudotumor" Basically that means I don't have a brain tumor-- but I have too much spinal fluid in my brain which then causes pressure and back ups that in turn cause symptoms mimicking a tumor.
Good news- NO TUMOR!
Next Tuesday they are doing a spinal tap to remove the excess spinal fluid.
Hopefully after that my headache will be gone!
Bad news-
Since we don't know what causes it - it is likely to back up again.
From what we read there are only 12,000 people in the United states with this ranging in age and weight-- but most common among women of child baring age who are over weight. In all the instances of it - there is never a comon cause that is known and therefor not preventable but can be treated. (possible brain stints and or medications.- this being worst case).
The craziest part is that of that few number in all of the US-- my neighbor that lived across the streat from me growing up (and has like every other problem I have had)-- has had this same thing (2x). So I have been talking to her and finding out what she has done to finally get it under control.
Keep praying!! I feel like this is an answer to prayer in so many ways! However, I am struggling with some pretty intense depression which is going to be hard for me to intigrate back into work since my boss (patience, forgivness and love- just reminding myself) thinks once the fluid is gone I will be back to normal.
I go in on Friday for 2 (of 4) additional tests. One is an EEG and one is BSEP-- something to do with stimulating the brainstem and seeing if it's doing it's thing!
I will keep you all posted. Thanks for praying!
ck
Good news- NO TUMOR!
Next Tuesday they are doing a spinal tap to remove the excess spinal fluid.
Hopefully after that my headache will be gone!
Bad news-
Since we don't know what causes it - it is likely to back up again.
From what we read there are only 12,000 people in the United states with this ranging in age and weight-- but most common among women of child baring age who are over weight. In all the instances of it - there is never a comon cause that is known and therefor not preventable but can be treated. (possible brain stints and or medications.- this being worst case).
The craziest part is that of that few number in all of the US-- my neighbor that lived across the streat from me growing up (and has like every other problem I have had)-- has had this same thing (2x). So I have been talking to her and finding out what she has done to finally get it under control.
Keep praying!! I feel like this is an answer to prayer in so many ways! However, I am struggling with some pretty intense depression which is going to be hard for me to intigrate back into work since my boss (patience, forgivness and love- just reminding myself) thinks once the fluid is gone I will be back to normal.
I go in on Friday for 2 (of 4) additional tests. One is an EEG and one is BSEP-- something to do with stimulating the brainstem and seeing if it's doing it's thing!
I will keep you all posted. Thanks for praying!
ck
posted by Christy at 5:08 PM
2 Comments:
First off my challenge is for you to create a journal about all this...a creative journal and get into the word! READ MEMORIZE, study God's word, he'll give you all that you need.
I was in a car accident in 2003 that lead to bleeding on the brain...there is nothing scarier than something wrong with your head! But, thank goodness the fluid can be taken care of. Best of luck to you, you are in my thoughts.
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