Question:
diagnosis:

Hi, I have posted this before, but didn't get a response. I was wondering if anyone else suffers from chronic daily headaches. This is the short version, if u need more info- please read my profile. I am 22 yrs old and over 7 weeks post-op LAP RNY. After almost 4 months of constantly suffering from debilitating, horribly painful migraines that controlled my life everyday. I had an MRI, tons of blood tests, and had a spinal tap last week, then sent to the ER, then had a blood patch on Monday. I now have "Chronic Daily Headaches" I guess that's the term, that is the only one he gave me. I also have very severe muscle spasms. ANyway, b/c of this, i have been bedridden for over a week now, i cannot sit-up or walk for long periods of time, although I try. My vision is blurry and am light sensitive. (I see chiropractors, neurologists and the hospital frequently) I was not previously stressed, (although i am now) and i do not drink caffeine. I am only able to get about 40grams to 50grams of protein in a day. I know this sounds obsessive, but is this okay for now? Or do you have any suggestions to get in more? I get in plenty of fluids, like 80-100 or more, b/c i HAVE to b/c of my spinal problems and migraines. I just don't want to have come so far and lost 40 pounds and start all over. THANKS SO MUCH :-)    — Lezlie Y. (posted on July 21, 2002)

July 21, 2002
I am preop --I had headaches as you describe the dr said they were stress related he put me on Effexor and they stopped
   — Linda L.

July 21, 2002
You have just described the symptoms of one of my best friends. She was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri. Has this been mentioned? I really hope you are feeling better soon. Shelley
   — Shelley.

July 21, 2002
I'M THE POSTER: they thought i had pseudotumor, I don't, my pressure level is normal. ANd i am currently already on 2 anti-depressants, Prozac for the past 7 years, and Elovil just recently. Thanks for your help!
   — Lezlie Y.

July 22, 2002
My sister had similar symptoms. Paxil did the trick.
   — Amber L.