Date: 7/30/2007 3:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 11341
Aww Amanda, Im sorry. I hope they figure out whats causing the headaches and soon! *hugs*  |
Date: 7/30/2007 3:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 28848
I hate that you didnt find the anwser that you were looking for, but on the bright side, you dont need surgery and that's a good thing, right? Dont let yourself get too down about everything. Sometimes headaches can be caused by simple things like stress. I hope you start feeling better soon! Keep us up dated. You will continue to be in my thoughts!!  |
Date: 7/30/2007 3:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 64497
I'm glad that you won't have to have surgery, but it really sucks that they aren't the cause of it. I get migraines too, and sometimes its just the season that causes them. People are actually making rumors that you are making it all up? Thats really silly, and I'm sorry that there are people like that, they need to get a life. I hope you feel better and find out what is causing them.  -Callice  |
Date: 7/30/2007 5:43:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you DMK, RM, Callice, and AO... I'm really trying very hard not to stress about it, because stress definitely makes my migraines worse. Hopefully my doctor's office will let me know something soon, when they look over my mri again. I'm not giving up, I'm going to keep trying to figure out if something is causing them until I do, or can't afford anymore. Unfortunately, yes, some people are doubting my posts. I'm unsure who, but if people are, I can't prove my headaches, but I can show my MRI bill. That's all I've got. lol.. I think it's silly too, but I do understand the leery-ness of people around here right now. So much has gone on in the recent past that makes doubting easier, or just the norm. I'm not completely upset by it,although it did kind of sting to find that out. Hopefully anyone that doubting, will read this and see that I'm being truthful. Thank you guys. I'm sorry for the delay in response, as well... I'm in the process of trying to find my father to be able to let him know all that I am going through. So far, no luck, unfortunately.  *huge hugs*  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 15394
Oh how frustrating for you I'm so sorry you are dealing with all this... I hope they can determine what is going on very soon... and please don't worry about people that think you are faking all this, they have nothing in their own lives, so they have to try and stir the pot! My best to you Amanda  |
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Date: 7/30/2007 6:16:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you Jungabel. It's very frustrating, but probably not too uncommon to get mix ups like this. At least I hope that's the case. As for people not believing me, I definitely agree. Thank you so much hun. *huge hugs* |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 998
Amanda, I'm so sorry to know that you are still going through so much. It is certainly a medical roller coaster to be on. I'm glad you asked them to look at your MRI again. Just another set of eyes looking at it might see something else that was passed over the first time. Stay strong and try your hardest to relax. You don't need to stress out about this even more. *Hugs*  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 31765
Aww Amanda, I'm sorry you're going through this. Vent all you want, and to anyone who thinks you're lying, just act like they don't exist. Those who care for you know you're not. The rest don't matter You'll get through this. You're always in my thoughts and prayers, sis. Let me know if you need anything. **hugs**  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 15157
Amanda may you heal and feel better soon. As for those who think you are lieing that is terrible.How could anyone think someone could make up something like this.:-(  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 27534
Amanda...hope you get to doing better and find the healthy support you need.....stay strong....  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 10773
Amanda, I'm so sorry you're going through all of this. Hopefully your doctor's office can correctly determine what's going on with your migraines, and you can start whatever treatments are necessary soon. You'll be in my prayers and I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
Amanda, I am so sorry they didn't find out what was wrong with you, but I am glad to know what it isn't. I hope you get a break in this soon...and I hope the pain goes totally away. You are still in my prayers. HUGS  |
Date: 7/30/2007 6:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 21839
I am so sorry you are going through all this, no surgery but no answers either. As for the ones who don't believe, I wouldn't worry about them. You have proved yourself time & time again & if your word isn't good enough then they are not friends to begin with. We are here for you every step of the way...as for the mammogram, it could be alot worse, they don't hurt that bad.. a little discomfort to get peace of mind is definately worth it.. you are in my thoughts & prayers & I am here if you need me.. *hugs to you & your family.*  |
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Date: 7/30/2007 7:36:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Ginger, it's definitely got the feel of a roller coaster so far. Thank you aunty Ginger. I know you know what all I am and have been going through, so extra thank you for being there for me. I think after tomorrow's mamogram, that I might be able to destress a little. I'm kind of nervous about it, but at least not as bad as I was when I first knew I had to have one. A few members here that have had mamograms have talked to me, and helped me understand more about it, so that I know what to expect. So, after tomorrow, maybe I will be able to at least breathe a little easier, I hope. Thank you so much! *huge hugs* |
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Date: 7/30/2007 7:41:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you LP sis, for always being there for me, and for being such a precious, loving person. .................. Thank you Kiki, I know, that's what I thought too *shakes head* If you see any good news in my future, please let me know. ................... Thank you Wise, I am so trying to stay strong. Last 10 months have been a doozy on my strength, but I know whatever is going on, that I'll pull through it, if not for me, then my son. .................. Thank you SS hun, I am hoping so too. I think I'm hoping that they just had someone that looked at my sinus cavity and mistook it for a cluster of polyps.. Or something simple like that. Thank you all just so much, I don't know how else to show how much I appreciate you all. *hugs to each of you* |
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Date: 7/30/2007 7:46:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you Nani, I was talking to someone yesterday on the phone that mentioned it could be associated with my sciatic nerve. I thought that was a very interesting idea on what it could be, so I am going to be bringing it up to my doctor. Can't hurt, and plus when I had Alex I did have a spinal block done, which makes me think that might be better to investigate that possibility. I hope it's simple like that. Treatment for it, would utterly suck, but I could definitely do that, instead of dealing with these darn headaches ................... Thank you Ronda, I've heard some horror stories about mammograms, but there were a few here, like you, that has reassured me that the procedure is just very uncomfortable, instead of very painful. I guess I'm mostly just nervous because it's some new unchartered territory for me, and that makes me wig out a little. .................. Thank you AO-I, I needed to hear that, you are such a sweetheart. I always liked that poem, about the footprints too. That for some reason calmed me a little too, to think on. ..... *huge hugs all* |
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Date: 7/30/2007 7:49:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
I'll update this post tomorrow to let you all know how it went. I'm not sure how long a procedure like that takes, but my appointment is at 1 (11 USM time), and because my paperwork and everything is already in there, at least the wait wont be as long. Thank you everyone for everything. I don't know what I'd do without USM and you guys. Probably tear out all my hair or something.. well.. maybe not, but I know that I wouldn't be getting through this as well, without you all, and my mom, husband and son. *huge hugs* |
Date: 7/30/2007 8:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 8024
I just hope you feel better soon stay positive !  |
Date: 7/30/2007 9:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 26303
Oh Amanda, that must be so frustrating for you. Just when you thought you had some answers. Have you tried massage? The power of massage is amazing. If you started having regular massages, then just 'maintenance' massages, it may help. My thoughts are with you for tomorrow and for finding out what is wrong. Good luck, take care.  |
Date: 7/30/2007 9:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 62881
I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble finding the cause of your health problems. Try (and I know it is hard to do) not to get so upset...it may aggravate your headaches and make them even worse from the stress of all of this. Hopefully you will find out soon what the problem is...or at least rule out some of the things that you fear the most. I am also sorry that "some" people question your truthfulness. I, for one, never questioned it for a second...I have had problems with migraines myself...for years...went through the MRI and CAT scan tests, the medications...the whole nine yards. Turned out ok...found out that stress was the root cause of mine...but you, however...have a few more symptoms that I never had ...and to me those symptoms are serious reasons to be concerned. Just take care of you...I am here for you if there is ever anything I can do...I know about where you are now!  |
Date: 7/30/2007 11:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 44960
Manda hun, I so hope you get to feeling better. I hope they get a grip on just whats causing all your headaches, surely you have suffered enough with this. You are in my Thoughts and I hopoe you get better real soon. Thanks for keeping us updated on your condition. (((Hugs))) *Spirit*  |
Date: 7/31/2007 12:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 63575
Amanda, I am so very sorry. {{{COMFORT HUGS}}} my friend. I do hope they find out what is causing your headaches and soon.  |
Date: 7/31/2007 3:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 30229
I dont know how, I dont know when, I dont even know why, but I DO KNOW that you are going to be OKAY!!!!!!!! I know that they will find your problems, and that it will be relatively easy to get them taken care of... I LOVE YOU, my darling daughter.... with all my heart!!! God would NEVER take you away from a family who loves you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!! Sweet, Sweet, UNSELFISH Amanda... not to worry honey, it will be ok....... just you wait and see!!!!  |
Date: 7/31/2007 5:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 62849
It does help to write it down.. and you know what? I think it's even better to write then to vent by talking, because that way you know in the back of your mind that it's written down and you can refer to it whenever you want so you have all the information at your disposal. You won't be so pressured to remember it for the next time you go to a doctor- just copy and paste it and print it out. Manda, maybe you should keep a journal or something? Write down everything, all the symptoms, from the time it started until now and keep up with it so they have a detailed record of your migraines and other symptoms. Write down what you eat and see if there's anything that matches up. My friend's mother would get awful migraines from eating chocolate, so when she felt one coming on from something else, she'd load up on chocolate because it was the only time she could eat it. I'm so sorry you're going through this. It must be so hard to keep yourself relaxed, and I'm guessing the stress doesn't help the migraines. And about the people who think you are not telling the truth... tell 'em to go suffer through a migraine! Maybe they have little knowledge of medicine, but I only have limited knowledge myself and with all the info you've given you would have had to do a LOT of research to make this all up. Trust me- you've given the right details in the right order and that proves to me that you're telling the truth.  |
Date: 7/31/2007 6:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 46527
Hang on in there, they'll find the cause. Sorry you are having to go through so much, sometimes life just stinks. Hugggss  |
Date: 7/31/2007 6:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 58078
I'm sorry that you are going through off of this and I really hope they find the true cause for your migranes soon and that its NOTHING serious. I do have to say though that if I was you I would find a new doctor. They almost had you go for a surgery that you did not need at all. Kind of scary there. but thats just me. As for whoever is starting rumors...thats pretty messed up. People just need to mind their own business, its really sad how people have to make up lies or stories about other...I dont' know how they get off on it really. Anyway...keep your head up and think positive and don't let people bring you down. *HUGS*  |
Date: 7/31/2007 7:15:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
beags has a good idea there... it could be something dietary or something that you're being exposed to during the day. Hang in there... you'll get it figured out and fixed. I know how hard it is to function with a throbbing head, though. Do you have sinus problems at all? I might have some stuff that could help if they are sinus related headaches. Let me know. I'll be thnking about you and sending up good thoughts.  |
Date: 7/31/2007 7:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 7341
How frustrating!!! GRRRRR!!! I hope they kind find out what the deal is soon...you have gone through so much!!!!  |
Date: 7/31/2007 12:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 11176
oooh manda*hugz*i'll keep praying they've got to figure this out soon  |
Date: 7/31/2007 2:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 63241
I'm sorry that you got this setback. But at the same time I'm glad the ENT doctor caught it before somebody had you scheduled for surgery. I'm continuing to pray for you in agreement with the others. Keep us posted! God Bless.  |
Date: 7/31/2007 3:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 63011
Sorry they couldn't tell you everything you needed to know. Hopefully they can at your next appointment. I will keep praying for you.  |
Date: 7/31/2007 3:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 50864
God Bless I hope you find the answer and are soon feeling well  |
Date: 7/31/2007 4:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 609
I'm sorry Amanda. I hope you feel better soon. It sucks when you feel awful and no one can figure out why. *hugs*  |
Date: 7/31/2007 4:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 27215
I am so glad that you don't have to have surgery but I know how you feel about them not knowing what is the problem and how to stop the headaches. Don't you ever feel bad for talking to us here, we are all here for you when ever you need us and sometime the best medicine is just being able to cry on someone's shoulder. I know that we don't know each other personally, but I am offering my shoulders to you if you EVER need to just vent or cry it out for a while. I will be praying that your headaches end and that they can find what really is the problem why you are having them so severe and pray that is it something VERY VERY easy to fix, so that you can be headache free......Just hang in there and remember that Jesus' hands are mighty big and soft and he won't ever leave you. Much love and prayers...................  |
Date: 7/31/2007 5:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 30986
This is an awful lot to be going through and I'm really sorry you are having to go through it. I am happy about the no surgery though, that's a plus. Just hope all the other stuff works out too. (hugs)  |
Date: 7/31/2007 5:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 16376
I'm sorry, I hope they figure it out and you feel better soon.  |
Date: 7/31/2007 6:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 35720
I'm sorry you're going through all this, Amanda. =( I know how it is to have something that doctors can't seem to figure out and it's so frustrating! It makes me really mad that some people think you are lying about this.. that's ridiculous, anyone who knows you knows you wouldn't do that. I truly hope you get your answers as soon as possible, hun. Hang in there!! *big hugs!*  |
Date: 7/31/2007 6:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 25390
*hugs for Amanda* I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of this pain. I hope they can get you better soon. Love ya hon!  |
Date: 7/31/2007 8:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 56369
Wow what can I say that hasnt been said here already You certainly have our thoughts, prayers, love and support! From my point of view, you are lucky that the doctor picked that up and ruled it out. You could of been travelling down that road for a while before someone did. Be thankful for that. And while it feels like you maybe in the deep end again, think of it as being one step closer. The answers out there and you will get it in time. Definatly bank on second opinions. I hope this mess and the pain unravels for you soon. Hugs  |
Date: 8/1/2007 3:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
*hugs* Amanda. Like your Mamma said..They will figure it out and they will fix it! Love you bunches and bunches!  |
Date: 8/1/2007 3:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 12862
I'm sorry you have to go through all this. I'm praying for you Amanda plus I lit a candle for you. I hope they fined a reason for your headaches. I use to get migraines so bad that I couldn't stand up. I had to stay in bed. I still get them but not as bad. Thank goodness. I hope you get well soon. Hugs,  |
Date: 8/1/2007 5:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 58308
Amanda, those that are important, are here with you. In mind, heart and spirit, we are actually by your side. You have enough to worry about without worrying about what the trouble-seekers are saying and doing. Don't let yourself get down. With the migraines, I know it's hard to hold your head up, but keep pressing forward. There is an answer somewhere. God speed to you, my friend!! *Lots of Love and Lots of Hugs*  |
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Date: 8/1/2007 9:46:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you CC, I'm in a better mood today. I was able to start my migraine medication back today too, so that makes it so much easier to function without having my severe headaches. ................. Thanks Aussie Girl, Nope I haven't tried massage, well at least professionally. My hubby massages my back and my feet a lot, to try to help keep my mind off of my headaches. But maybe I can get him to do it more if it might help. ................. Thank you GEF, part of the reason I think I've been down, is that I couldn't take my migraine medication with everything else that I am on. Making my migraines severe, and that seriously affects my mood too, so I've seen. Today my head still aches a little, but for the most part, I'm feeling a lot better and able to actually think without getting too jumbled up. I'm sorry that you've had to deal with migraines too. They are evil, evil things. I think that's why my doctor went ahead with the MRI, because of my blackened vision, passing out and being so dizzy. I am hoping to figure out why I am having them. I'm not too terribly stressed, but I definitely agree that stress makes them worse. I was stressed Friday, and omg, that headache was a doozy, lasted until Sat. Night. Thank you so much hun. *hugs to you all* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 9:51:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
AO-M, I love ya too hun, thank you so much for being there for me. You made me feel much better in out phone conversation the other night. You have such a positivity about you, AND a huge heart. I admire you so much. Thank you! . ................. AO-TA, Aww, I am so sorry that you also are a sufferer of migraines. They stink I'm not worried about those naysayers though, not anymore. Now that I'm feeling a bit better, I am kind of back in the frame of mind, that I don't really care what people say about me in a negative way. They are really only wasting their own energy on it. The only reason it even ever affected me, was because I was already in a down mood. Thank you so much for all your help, and advice, you are an awesome person! ................. *huge hugs to you both* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 9:56:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you Donna. I'm hoping the same and I am feeling much better today. Love ya hun! ................. Ramses, thank you so much my friend.................. *blushes* Thank you momma. I really do hope so. All of this has been a very trying time for my will power. Good thing is, I am getting through it, and it's getting easier. Maybe not "better" yet, but definitely easier. I definitely wouldn't want to leave my son, husband or you, that's for sure. Thank you so much momma for just being there, and listening to my mood swings and venting. You are and forever will be my rock. I love you so much! ................. *huge hugs to you all* |
Date: 8/1/2007 10:06:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Beags, you are so right, it has been easier to deal with to write down. Thank you for the idea of a journel. I don't know why I haven't thought to do that, but I do have the perfect little booklet notebook that I could write everything down in. I've never been a diary/journel type of girl, but I think this situation has definitely helped me see why so many others do have them. It doesn't have the feeling of burden associated with it, even though I know in my heart that I've not been a burden, it still feels that way sometimes. And you are so right about maybe finding my own "trigger" here. Thank you so very much hun, especially with your support. Migraines are nasty things to deal with, and the ups and downs of trying to find out what's causing them has been trying enough, than to worry about those that don't believe me. ................. LSR, thank you hun. Ahh, Life is wonderful, at least most the time. Migraines stink  ................. Andrea, thank you sweety. As for finding another doctor, I really at this point do not have that option. They were the last option for me, because doctor's around here don't like to take uninsured, and if they do, they charge an arm and a leg for simple procedures. I don't so much like the way that things are totally going with this doctor's office, but they are all I have, so I can't (right now) do much else about it. I'm hoping the surgery faux pas was just that someone got their lines crossed, and misunderstood the results. I hope to know more soon though. THank you hun. *hugs to both of you* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:07:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
oops.. You three rather.. sorry, my brain isn't ALL working right now.. |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:35:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you, Mercury. It could be, though I have tried to narrow down the dietary aspect. It might be something in food, or something entirely avoidable. I hope that it comes down to being that simple. *crosses fingers* As for sinus trouble, nope haven't really had much problems with sinus' in my whole life. That's why when they initially called about polyps, I was so taken aback, then taken aback more when that wasn't what was causing my headaches. But, at least I now know it's not sinus problems or polyps.I hope that I am able to narrow down what's causing them myself. That'd definitely save me money, so I am taking Beags advice on the journel thing, to be able to eliminate things and maybe find triggers. I'm not giving up looking for the reason until I've exhausted all avenues. Thank you so much hun. ................. Thank you Corky, StarTwinsis, and Woodelf. It is a setback, but you are right it's also a step forward. *hugs to all of you* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:41:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
AO-N, At this point anything is possible. Thank you so much for your suggestions, and I am sorry you have also suffered migraines. I am glad you found the root cause for your's. I have tried changing so many things to rule stuff out, from food to washing powders. Preservatives in the food might just be the key. I am going to start a journel to see what I do during the day, and eat too, to see if I can find out if it's something I am intaking or in my environment. Thank you so much sweety. ................. Thank you Green clover, Mrs. Strider, and Rinna. It has definitely been a frustrating situaton. It's even sucked at times. Thank you so much. *huge hugs to all of you* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:45:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Thank you White Fawn. You are such a sweet lady, and even though you and I haven't had a chance to talk very much, your words mean a lot to me. I'd like to get to know you better. Thank you so much hun .................. Kysta, yep not going through surgery is a plus, definitely. I worried a lot about that. The unknown is annoying, but I'm going to keep on keeping on until I find out what's causing them. I hope that it is something really simple. Thank you sweety. ................. Thank you Danielle, hun. *huge hugs* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:46:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
I'm trying to reply to everyone, it's just taking me time to write everything out. I do hope I am making sense, my migraine medication once it kicks in sometimes makes me feel a little woozy. |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:47:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
AO-Ir, thank you so much sweety. You've always been such a great friend to me. I will definitely give you a call soon. I LOVE ya too, hun. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/1/2007 10:50:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 28190
Rika, thank you sweety. I hope your doctors are able to find out what's going on too. And about the other people, I've done let it go. I'm not sure who all was talking about it anyway, so no use in worrying about it. Just a waste of my energy. I love ya hun. Thank you.................. ODD, thank you sweety. I love you too. ................. Honeysoul, good point sweety. Thank you very much! *huge hugs to you all* |
