headaches

[Redwolf8812]

I've been waking up with a headache every day for about a week. Sometimes it gets better during the day, sometimes not, so I'm going to get a brain MRI. I also have symptoms of sinusitis so I'm going to see an ENT doctor on Monday. Prayers for me and family would be appreciated. Thanks.

- Penny

[chekmark]

You got it. Here is hoping that it is just a sinus issue and nothing serious. Please keep us posted, you have been thru alot, praying for good results.Good luck.

[Ellie F]

Hi Penny
Count me in as well.everything crossed for good news.
Ellie

[LuckyLinda]

Penny,
Will add you to my prayer list.

Linda

[StephN]

Dear Penny -

When is the MRI? Then we can really target the prayers.

If you can, try to log the specifics of your headaches. Are you taking anything and does that help? For how long?

Have you noticed any other changs such as in balance, digestion, vision or anything else?

The ENT may want to CT your sinus area or take a culture. Is it clear when you blow your nose?

Good luck with all the testing. I have had all that and more. If it is a sinus problem there are lots of ways to treat those.

[Rolepaul]

May you not join the Brain Mets club, but if you do, please email me. It is not as bad as it was five years ago and your doctor may not know that.

I will tell you that Sunday night everyone on both planes had sinus issues. Here's to antibiotics and sinus meds making the problem go away.

[Redwolf8812]

Thanks, everyone. The MRI is scheduled for 8:15 in the morning, right before my 9am chemo.

Some things help a bit, but the headache seems to always be there, as a dull ached. Aspirin, sudafed, excedrin, even ativan.

No changes in balance, vision, or digestion. However, my right ear has been clogged for weeks. I can really feel the pressure.

Onward & upward, right?

[marvass]

We'll pray for u all is right.
Mario

[yanyan]

Hi Penny !Hope everything goes well with the scan !

[JennyB]

Prayers coming your way at 0815 good luck

Jenny

[chrisy]

Plugged up ear sounds Sinus-y. I've had sinus issues from time to time. Good luck tommorrow.

[Bunty]

Hi Penny, sending you prayers too.... sounds sinussy to me too with the clogged ear.....
Best wishes
Marie

[Pray]

Gods blessings to you Penny! Hopeing and praying all goes well in the am.

[NEDenise]

Penny,
How long is your chemo? Third floor? I'll be at Penn for a checkup on my wrist...but not till later. You sound like you could use a hug...and I'm just the gal to give it!

Praying for good news on the MRI...and the sinus headache.
Denise

[Redwolf8812]

Oh, Denise, I would love to see you. Yes, 3rd Floor. I should be there until around 2pm. If you can't make it, I'll understand. I know how those appts go.

;-)

[NEDenise]

Woo Hoo!
I sent you a PM.
See you tomorrow!
Denise

[Pray]

I do hope the two of you lovely sisters have a chance to meet and embrace each others spirits. Gods blessings to you both. I'm sure all of us can't wait to hear about your paths crossing. ( I think it helps us feel stronger some how when two or more of meet!). Peace my Sisters

[Redwolf8812]

MRI is clean! Thank you all so much for your prayers and words of wisdom! To God, all Glory, Honor, and Praise!

[yanyan]

OH OH Olala OH OH Olala.... I am so doing the happy dance for you !!!!!! Thanks for the update !

[Kellennea]

YAY!!! So happy for you!!

[NEDenise]

Yay! Hooray!!!
Now we just need to get those sinuses back in shape!

Sooooooo happy to read this news!!
Denise

[Jackie07]

That is wonderful!

[Ellie F]

Yes,yes,yes! You've made my day!

Ellie

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Fabulous news, Red! I knew it would be so. Glad to have it be definitive.

I wanted to say, I awake stuffy and remain so all day -- if I sleep on only 1 pillow. I have a variety of choices (hard, foam with roundedness top and bottom, mushy). Each night I test and find the right fit, as it changes.

Also, if I don't do this, I get pain (only when lying down) in the arm where they removed 21 lymph nodes.

It's a positional thing.

I take 2 Benedryl every night.

Oh, and AYR, a saline spray to put in the nostrils, if all else fails, is wonderful. Doc told me it is harmless and can be used as often as I like. If I get plugged up feeling in my head, I do 2 sprays in each nostril. And then blow into a tissue. I keep doing that till the stuff breaks up in there and can be blown away. Works miracles! (Run the spritzer under hot water after each use...)

Be well. Stay well...

Andi

[Becky]

Or a Neti pot (keep it clean) but its wonderful.

[carlatte7]

Great news!

[Pray]

Awesome! Gods blessings to you.

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Yes, Neti is fabulous! (I only use it when I'm drippy. When I'm dry clogged I go for AYR...) Becky you always have great responses!

We rule, people. Headaches are out. Take charge...

Oh, I heard on Dr. Oz from an Ayurvedic (??sp) doc that using coconut oil -- rubbed into scalp and feet and then showered off -- will hasten the relief of inflammation causing a bad headache. (I gave that tip to my dghtrs who suffer from migraines...)

[Rolepaul]

One of the few times where having a cold or sinus infection makes you feel relieved. Keep out of the brain mets club.