[Greg Reid]

Phil, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through that and you're 100% right. Getting older is tough. I've gone through some major health issues myself starting back in January. Never been sick or in a hospital in my life until then. I've lost over 50 lbs this year!...and I was not even close to being overweight.
I trust and pray that your problems will be short lived. That goes for the others of you who going through similar troubles..

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Phil, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through that and you're 100% right. Getting older is tough. I've gone through some major health issues myself starting back in January. Never been sick or in a hospital in my life until then. I've lost over 50 lbs this year!...and I was not even close to being overweight.
I trust and pray that your problems will be short lived. That goes for the others of you who going through similar troubles..

Greg,
The weight you lost I found. In the last year I have gained about 40 pounds even though nothing else has changed. I eat light meals and still work around the house and yards as much I always have.
I hope you get better soon. If you keep losing weight you will have to hire me to cast a shadow for you!

[Greg Reid]

Lol..hey that's a good idea. You can cast my shadow and I can sit in the shade. I like it..lol

[taktikian]

Sorry for your distress. Just remember we ALL basically go down same road, just a matter of when it begins and how severe

[fyrffytr1]

I woke up this morning feeling different. I have had fewer and much less intense headaches today. The only time pain has hit is when I moved my head to the left or up and down. I think that is coming from a pinched nerve in my neck. Hopefully the MRI in October will tale. I am thankful the pressure type headaches have eased up for now and hope it lasts.

[Greg Reid]

That's good news Phil. Someone told me in the hospital- "Celebrate the small victories" and it sounds like you are doing that.

[Skidmark]

Sorry that you have to wait till October for your MRI. I work in the ER. When someone comes in with your symptoms they get a CT scan immediately if that shows nothing and symptoms don't subside while you're there, then you get an MRI right then. Especially if the patient insists. It doesn't make sense to order a CT that's negative (no explanation for symptoms) and then wait over a month before continuing the investigation.

[vertigto]

Agree with @Skidmark... I would push my doctor for an earlier MRI.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Thanks for the well wishes and advice. I have found that when I lay down at night the pain subsides. Dr. ordered an MRI. Hopefully it will show something that can be fixed.

Phil,
I'm praying the Dr's find NOTHING!!! You are healed in the name of Jesus!!! End of story!!!

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

Sorry that you have to wait till October for your MRI. I work in the ER. When someone comes in with your symptoms they get a CT scan immediately if that shows nothing and symptoms don't subside while you're there, then you get an MRI right then. Especially if the patient insists. It doesn't make sense to order a CT that's negative (no explanation for symptoms) and then wait over a month before continuing the investigation.

I had to wait from July 17th, when I had the CT scan until August 30th for my appointment with the neurologist who ordered the MRI.
I am dealing with medicare and don't know if that makes a difference or not. Actually, it is not medicare but Aetna Adavantage plan.
Either way, the headaches have all but disappeared except for the sharp pain when I move my head/neck the wrong way. As quickly as it comes it goes away.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

I had to wait from July 17th, when I had the CT scan until August 30th for my appointment with the neurologist who ordered the MRI.
I am dealing with medicare and don't know if that makes a difference or not. Actually, it is not medicare but Aetna Adavantage plan.
Either way, the headaches have all but disappeared except for the sharp pain when I move my head/neck the wrong way. As quickly as it comes it goes away.

Glad you're feeling better.