Extreme Headache When...

[Tonko]

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[Anso]

Just wanted to add to this, thank you Tonko for unlocking so I could do so.

I have continued to have these headaches, without the a fore mentioned precursor (arousal), and the other night I was having a really bad one so I decided I would go to the ER. The doctor performed a neurological exam and decided a CT scan was necessary. I went and had that done and came back to the waiting room for an agonizing 45 minutes while I awaited my results. Finally the doctor returned and told me there were no signs of regrowth, but a large build up of fluid (probably CSF, he didn't know for sure) that had accumulated and was probably what was causing the headaches. He gave me a prescription for some pain medication and recommended I follow up with a neurologist, which I am in the process of doing. So at least the tumor is ruled out, but now I face the possibility of having to deal with another surgery to drain the fluid, or potentially having a shunt put in, which is no fun. BUT at least there is no tumor!

Thanks again Tonko

[Moss]

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[Fievel]

Just wanted to add to this, thank you Tonko for unlocking so I could do so.

I have continued to have these headaches, without the a fore mentioned precursor (arousal), and the other night I was having a really bad one so I decided I would go to the ER. The doctor performed a neurological exam and decided a CT scan was necessary. I went and had that done and came back to the waiting room for an agonizing 45 minutes while I awaited my results. Finally the doctor returned and told me there were no signs of regrowth, but a large build up of fluid (probably CSF, he didn't know for sure) that had accumulated and was probably what was causing the headaches. He gave me a prescription for some pain medication and recommended I follow up with a neurologist, which I am in the process of doing. So at least the tumor is ruled out, but now I face the possibility of having to deal with another surgery to drain the fluid, or potentially having a shunt put in, which is no fun. BUT at least there is no tumor!

Thanks again Tonko

We do these types of surgeries very often in my work place. They're quick and simple, there is the obvious risk that comes with any surgery and anesthesia but compared to most(like having a tumor removed) it's not a big deal. Not really much to worry about with it, it's a 30-40 min procedure, you'll be in and out.

If you do end up needing it surgically drained, can PM me for information on exactly what they do during the procedure if you really want to know.

Good luck with everything! hope it works out, and happy you finally went to the doctor.

[miokomioko]

They're quick and simple, there is the obvious risk that comes with any surgery and anesthesia but compared to most(like having a tumor removed) it's not a big deal. Not really much to worry about with it, it's a 30-40 min procedure, you'll be in and out.

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[Fievel]

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