this is where I have been

well I haven't posted in a very long time so I thought I would update everybody.
I have had terrible headaches for 2 years. I was treated for migranes. well I switched pcp's.. she treated me also for migranes and when  I wasn't getting better she referred me to a nerologist he ordered a mRI & a CT.. well that showed a spot. well then that got me blood work and a visit to a endrogologist and more blood work and a appt with a nero surgeon.
 and another MRI & ct scans. the nero surgeon says I have a mass in my head with my caroid(sp) arteries on each side and my brain stem right behind it. so next week I have to have a "precise" mri and CT  so he knows exactly how much room he has in there to do a biopsy.
He said I have to do radation for sure. WE ( my husand myself and my kids) are going to ask him if I can do my treatments at the U of M
so there's the scoop for now..

Wow, it sounds like you have been living with a lot of pain.  Thank goodness you switched PCP's and have found the cause of your terrible headaches. 

My prayers go out to you and your family as you go through the treatments!!

Nan

God Bless You and your family

I will pray for you to have a positve out come to all of this.

Please keep us up to date!

so sorry you must endure this trial!

Prayers are going up for you sweetie...  I can't even imagine going through what you are going through right now... It is definitely a good thing that you changed PCP's so you know what is truly going on.... I will continue to keep you in my prayers.... Let us all know how things are going with you....

Sending (((((((((((((Big Hugs)))))))))))) Your way!!!!!

 

this waiting game is about driving me crazy!! BUt i am  TRYING to stay strong!!  the nerologist gave to something yesterday for my nerves  so I took that last night so I got a good nights sleep so that helped alot.MY husband called the mayo  clinac for infomation and they said if I went there I could get all my tests done right away but could NOT do any treatments for 5-6  MONTHS !! so thats out!!! the nerologist said U of U usuaully has a 2-3 month waiting list so not sure if that is a option... I might have to do treatments at MIdland which I have heard  good things about them so that wouldn't be a bad thing. There is a cancer treatment place in Alma but I know a girl that works there and she talks  too much and I like my business kept personel.., the one  in MT.Pleasant the nero surgeon doesn't have much faith in so right now if I have to start it would be MIdland.

I remember you posting back in the day Pam.  I'm so sorry to hear of your problems.  I will keep you in my prayers.  I sure with the two previous drs. would have moved you on to a neurologist sooner!  Sometimes I think we are our own best advocates...it's just getting the medical community to listen to our problems openmindedly.  Best of luck to you!  Keep us posted.
P.S.  This is week is the first time I've been on the MI Board in many years too....I'm going to try to get back to this support system....

(I meant "I sure wish" on the second line...)