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