Liam Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Some of you may know that I have been having some medical problems. About five months ago I started experiencing horrible headaches that were so bad at time I couldn’t function. I would experience blurred vision, dizziness, loss of balance and occasional black outs. These headaches have continued to get worse to the point I haven’t been able to work or do much of anything the past couple of months. I have been in and out of the Hospital numerous times. I have had test after test over the past couple of months. The first tests showed that I had two spots on my brain, after a few more test, the two Doctors I was seeing were almost positive that I had MS. I was referred to a specialist, there after it was a lot more test after test. In the mean time I have had no relief from these headaches (that never go away). And besides the horrible headaches, I had no idea what was wrong. There were a lot of could be this or could be that, but nothing for sure. It was driving me nuts not knowing and fearing the worse. The Doctor finally got all the results of my tests and he gave me a call late this afternoon. I do not have MS or anything like that! I do have two small tumors in my brain, but he is positive that they are not malignant (cancer). From the first Cat Scan and MRI’s to the latest ones there has been no change in the tumors. He stated that we will monitor them closely, but it is best that we let sleeping dogs lie. So if and when there is any changes, then we will take action. He believes that with the right medications we can control these headaches. So tomorrow I pick up a new group of medications and hope tonight will be the last night I have to deal with these headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Prayers for a speedy and total recovery, Liam - headaches are just no fun, especially when they never go away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Praying for you and your doctor. I certainly like the diagnosis of malignant tumors better than MS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Liam, so glad to hear you have a diagnosis. I hope the new meds handle the pain for you so you can get back to your life. The waiting and wondering are the worse. Prayers for a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Better living through chemistry, I alway say:P:D All kidding aside, I'm glad you found out that you do not have MS or malignant tumors. Benign (sp?) tumors are something you can handle if they can give you the right drugs to handle the pain. Hang in there...it has to feel good to finally have an answer!! Let us know if the drugs work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Whew! Headaches are no fun. I'm happy to say I haven't had one in about 14 years now, only because of the pain killers and anti-inflamatories that I take for the RA. I'll keep you on my prayer list Liam, got your back, Hon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I know you were just so relieved you did not have MS. That is such an awful diagnosis! Did they say where the spots are on the brain? I had a friend whose little girl had the non-malignant ones and they did grow. She went into the hospital for surgery and the night before surgery she went into a sneezing fit and sneezed then out her nose. No kidding. It took her about an hour to finally get them all drained out but they were gone. You just never know. Prayers to you and celebrate the good news you got so far! Hope the meds work for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam - I'm so glad you're getting some answers and I really hope you can get the headaches under control. I seem to be experiencing one health issue after another, so I know how you feel about going through all this stuff. Hang in there. I hope the new meds do the trick! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi Liam, I will pray that you get rid of your headaches quickly and that your health improves. Please keep us updated on your progress. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 You will be in my prayers. Glad to hear the good part of the news. Hopefully you will have a full recovery! God has awesome powers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hang in there, Liam! Hoping and praying the new meds get rid of the headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam: Not sure if you have tried chiropractic or not. I used to have several debilitating headaches each month with several dull ache one per week. In January I finally switched chiropractors. After a FULL series of back and neck exrays he found my lower back way of place causing my neck to have the wrong curve. This did not happen overnight. He estimates over a 15 to 20 year period. Anyway, after only a couple of treatments from him my headaches have all but disappeared. My original chiropractor did not have the same approach but I am so glad I tried switching. I seldom grab the tylenol bottle any more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaquilts Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam I hope you are will be feeling better soon. Praying you get relief with the new meds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hope the new medicines can control you headaches. I to have a lot of headaches and they are no fun. Prayers for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam, I'm so sorry you have had to suffer so much. Headaches are no fun at all. I get migraines and they are just miserable but thankfully I don't have them every day like you! I'll say extra prayers that they can get the pain controlled and that the tumors go away as quick as they came! So glad they are not malignant! Hang in there. Prayers coming your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam, I am so glad you got the news of no MS or cancer. Praying you will get relief from your headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 It is so hard to live with the unknown - I do hope the medication helps with the headaches................ prayers......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks everyone! It is like a weight is lifted finally knowing what is going on. The not knowing and all the could be this or that's , were really getting to me. But now I know what I am dealing with and I can move forward. Hopefully it don't take too long to find the right Meds to get these headaches under control. Again thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.....they are greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Prayers to you that the headaches go away and your health improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I too hope you will be feeling better with your new meds, prayers that those pesky tumors will also go away on their own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam, It is a relief just to know what is wrong and what can be done!!! We are praying for you and look forward to meeting you -since we are not very far from you!!! Blessings!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Liam, Glad to hear they found out what is wrong and take action for you. Good luck with the meds and prayers for you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hoping for pain relief and NO changes in size of tumors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 OMGosh, Liam, what a scare -- but thankfully the waiting and guessing is resolved! I hope your new meds will vanish your headaches, and those tumors disappear. Prayers Always. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Lots of good thoughts and prayers headed your way, Liam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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