MRI IN 2 DAYS - 1264704

skyesevens54
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Hi everyone, I hope this beautiful day finds you all pain free.
I have had a few headaches this past month. I don't get headaches a lot.
I was at my GP S office and my wonderful man decided to mention these headaches. They were incapacitating enough to make me go to bed. Now my GP has ordered a MRI this Wednesday.
I had VAT Surgery , April 10th , 2013. 1b adenocarcinoma no chemo or radiation needed thank goodness. Now knowing that brain mets CAN happen within 1-2 years I am a wee bit concerned.
Has anyone else had headaches and it was just nothing but ordinary headaches?
I should also mention that I get easily confused and forgetful. Have also had dizziness. But I am on 12mg hydromorphcontins in a.m. and 9 mg 2x thereafter so this may also be a cause of confusion etc.
I am worried of course. Thankyou for any reassurances or answers .

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Reply # - July 1, 2014, 06:24 PM

Dr West
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I have had a rare patient who has been found to have one or more brain metastases a year or two after surgery. I have had far more patients who have just happened to have had headaches, and in whom the imaging we did found nothing worrisome.

For what it's worth, headaches are one of the leading reasons that people see a doctor for a problem (right up there with back pain). Cancer is only a very rare cause for headaches, so I would hope that you not presume the worst. If you find one or more metastases, there is a way to treat that. If not, the scan will prove very reassuring.

Good luck!

-Dr. West

Reply # - July 1, 2014, 07:54 PM

skyesevens54
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Thankyou Dr.West . You put things in perspective, just what I needed.
I will update you as soon as I know.
Vera

Reply # - July 4, 2014, 09:34 AM

sherrys
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I just wanted to say that I hope your MRI was clear and that you'll let us know.

Reply # - July 5, 2014, 11:36 PM

skyesevens54
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Thankyou very much. I did go . It.was very interesting.
Usually my GP only phones when there is something wrong.
I do go see her on the 9th. I will let you all know .
Thankyou again.

Reply # - July 10, 2014, 11:13 AM

skyesevens54
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Yaay. Had the MRI. And all is well . Gp says -you just have an old brain . So glad that she is so tactful . Lol
She and I are glad we did it . Lots of stress off my mind.
Hoping everyone a pain free day.
Vera. ♡

Reply # - July 10, 2014, 11:29 AM

JimC
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Great news, Vera! Growing old is a pretty good goal!

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Reply # - July 10, 2014, 06:51 PM

Dr West
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If your GP were truly tactful, she might have said your brain looks wise, not old, but I'm nitpicking. :wink:

Congratulations!

-Dr. West

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