new title: Constant headaches (and update in post # 4)

BoundNoMore · 20-10-2008, 03:49 AM

I have an appointment with a headache specialist tomorrow (10/20/2008) at 10:30am.

Background info:
I have had very severe headaches for like 6 months or more.
I have at least one migraine-type headache (if not several) almost daily, and medications don't seem to really help.

My headaches can range anywhere from just a bad headache, to headache with nauseousness
(sometimes they can actually make me physically ill) and sensitivity to light and sound, and/or blurred vision... to anywhere in between.
Sometimes, I get the headache first, and then get all the other stuff (nauseousness, etc.), sometimes
the other symptoms come before the headache and get progressively worse as my headache builds...
and sometimes I can even get the other symptoms without my head even hurting. These headaches
have been known to keep me bed-ridden for like 20 hours a day (or more), simply because if I move
even the slightest little bit... I end up crying and/or screaming out in pain.

Like 2 months ago, I ended up going to the ER and then
getting hospitalized for 5 days, and sent home with a
diagnosis of "probable migraines" and a recommendation to see a headache specialist.

And recently, new symptoms have been showing up. I will get a really bad headache, and then my legs will just start jumping/moving involuntarily. I have also started passing out. And like a week ago, I had a really really bad headache, and I lost my ability to speak!!!!! I was crying it hurt so bad, and my legs were jumping. My husband was trying to ask me where it hurt and stuff... and I was trying to tell him, but when I opened my mouth to talk, nothing happened. Then, he kept trying to get me to say BANANA BIRTHDAY, and no matter how hard I tried, all I could get out of my mouth was "BBBBBBBBBBBBBB...."

So yeah (sorry I rambled) but like said, I am finally going to see the headache specialist tomorrow.
And I don't know why but I am really nervous. Maybe it's fear of the unknown... I don't know.
(I should be happy that maybe finally I will have answer... right?)
So...yeah... umm... hugs, or prayers, or positive energy, or anything you can spare would be most appreciated. please???

Casper_Fading · 20-10-2008, 04:51 AM

Good luck pet!!! Just tell theme verything you've written here and it will be fine!!!! *cuddles*

Stellata · 20-10-2008, 07:38 AM

I hope it works out ok for you.

Take us all along in your pocket... we're all on your side.

BoundNoMore · 20-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Well... it's offical... I have a diganoses of migraines.

Stellata · 20-10-2008, 07:18 PM

How does that feel?

((hugs you gently))

SnowBerrySnuffles · 20-10-2008, 09:14 PM

I half know how you feel, I get chronic daily headaches (diagnosed as daily chronic tenson headaches) and medication doesn't really help for me. They certainly sound worse than mine! I'm sorry they are so bad - it must be awful.
What did the headache specialist say? Do you have to do anything or take medication? I hope they start to get better soon!
xx

Casper_Fading · 20-10-2008, 09:57 PM

okay, so tey've made official what you already knew (thank you captain obvious :P) what are they doing to do about it?

fragile as glass · 21-10-2008, 08:47 AM

I had severe headaches almost daily that were debilitating and I was referred to a neurologist who diagnosed severe migraines - they were so bad that he put me on a drug given to epileptics (because theyu stop the blood vessels in the brain from dilating thus causing a migraine.

Since then my migraines have been far fewer and less severe in general. I used to throw up with them and be bed ridden for days. Ive been given special pain relief specifically for migraines which help alot.

I guess Im saying that its a GOOD thing to finally get that diagnosis because now you can get the help/support and treatment needed to manage your condition. Its nothing to be scared of honey (perhaps easier said than done for you).

*hugs*