I am just about to start a blog about my headaches -- so caring friends can "check in" without feeling like they are bugging me. I will let you know when that evolves.
Things are pretty much the same over here, pain-wise... The neurologist has decided it is NOT a migraine and has begun the process of withdrawing me off those meds (which is good, because they - and more depression - helped contribute to regaining weight ). They want to try Botox injections to block the nerves at my next neurologist appointment on Feb 5.
I have an MRI booked for May 31 (!) and am on the cancellation list...
I got referred to a naturopathic chiropractor in the NE - she is totally worth the drive. Her methods and my body's responses will be a big blog, but the summary is that my body is letting her adjust me in very specific ways and in very small increments and I have had some huge emotional gains through her approach.
Dr Terry believes I am suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suggested I get targeted counselling.
I took an online questionnaire and I scored "extreme". So Alex contacted the support program through work and I saw a psychologist this morning - for free (!). It was just a background info session, and she has encouraged me to find PTSD group therapy services offered by Alberta Health. Dr Lushington has Christian beliefs - as I determined through probing statements - and she had a lot of positive feedback on how I have made healthy strides in life...
Still suffering around a 6/10 on a constant daily basis, with significant spikes if I try to do ANY activity... driving is a stressor but I need to pick up the girls from preschool and drive to my appointments, and it has been over four months since I have been able to do any shopping. I usually struggle through the day until Alex gets home, and then I crash in bed right after dinner -- with ice packs stacked all around and on my neck, head and face...
Regular life events tend to really push my pain - like the girls struggling through colds and sniffles this past week... Thankfully the puking sickness a couple of weeks ago only lasted a day and a half, and missed me and Alex completely.
So, I think that is about where I am at...
About Me
- Angela
- You may be unaware that I have been battling with a constant debilitating headache since the end of April this year. To keep my friends and family better informed about how things are going with me, I have started a blog, which includes a history of my communications about my headache, my tests, treatments, and overall well-being. I am hoping to blog at least once a week... You can check it out, read, comment, and/or subscribe...
