for the record... i braged about not using, but when i ended up in the ER St Patty's day, they had to do the painkiller thing. Nausea, water and pain relief Through an IV, (I was severely dehydrated as well) I was at a level 10, (an honest 10) and meds were not sent home with me, actually a prescription was written for 10 dillalid, I never filled or found the written scrip for. Like I said, i had company. It was weird enough having people around that were using, while i was trying to recover, and they were interested in how "those" made you feel. sick disease, same people, same results. denial. ....bren
so how are you feeling and what is a 10 thing?
Bren,
Wow I am so sorry you are having so much trouble with the headaches. I hope you find some help soon. I read where you had surgery on the 5th. Will that eventually stop the headaches as you heal? Sorry I don't know you're whole story.
I think the "10" thing is the level of pain maybe?
Anyway, prayers for you Bren, stay determined.
Sending good thoughts your way,
Jan
Wow I am so sorry you are having so much trouble with the headaches. I hope you find some help soon. I read where you had surgery on the 5th. Will that eventually stop the headaches as you heal? Sorry I don't know you're whole story.
I think the "10" thing is the level of pain maybe?
Anyway, prayers for you Bren, stay determined.
Sending good thoughts your way,
Jan
Why did you go to the ER?
thanks you guys... the level of pain a doctor hears is 1 through 10. 10 of course being the worst. When I took pills and self medicated I always thought I had 10 going through withdrawals, lol!! Best I can figure on the ER trip, is either getting off the anti seizure meds, (and steroids) at the same time too quickly and adding my regular migraine visit. Better day today though, and I have to wonder if the BS I used to take are not a pay back of sorts? Good and bad you know. I googled some of the after effects of this craniotomy, and it said It the surgery (that i had a week before the ER trip) can create new headaches during the healing process. I still can't get over the fact that Any of this really happened, it was so fast, and they don't prepare you for the complete layout.
...and i don't self medicate anymore. the steroids and anti seizure meds were all part of what they sent me home with. 5 day hospital stay, they do their job well, through the IV. I hate pills, lol
Bren:
You had a brain tumor???? OMG. I haven't been around for a few weeks, and I am behind. Please tell me what happened?
I remember you were having bad headaches. Didn't you at one time think it was due to paint fumes? Don't you redo houses???? Sorry if I am way off base...just trying to remember.
Please tell me about your surgery. My mother had two benign brain tumors removed in 1993. It went very well for her, but the scar tissue following the healing period can create some side effects...but, then again, it doesn't have to, so we will pray for the latter in your case.
I am sorry you have been through some serious health issues, but very proud of the way you are handling things concerning the meds. Talk about a time to have a pity party and relapse, but you are doing GREAT!
Please update me.
Much love,
Sarah
1 year, 9 months and a few days! It gets better, doesn't it?
You had a brain tumor???? OMG. I haven't been around for a few weeks, and I am behind. Please tell me what happened?
I remember you were having bad headaches. Didn't you at one time think it was due to paint fumes? Don't you redo houses???? Sorry if I am way off base...just trying to remember.
Please tell me about your surgery. My mother had two benign brain tumors removed in 1993. It went very well for her, but the scar tissue following the healing period can create some side effects...but, then again, it doesn't have to, so we will pray for the latter in your case.
I am sorry you have been through some serious health issues, but very proud of the way you are handling things concerning the meds. Talk about a time to have a pity party and relapse, but you are doing GREAT!
Please update me.
Much love,
Sarah
1 year, 9 months and a few days! It gets better, doesn't it?
Sarah!!! 16 months I will have clean, come April. It IS better, just loving every day that I don't have to lie to myself! The tumor was a weird thing, found it in november cause they were trying to get to the root of the migraine problem. Not paint I don't think. The two are apples and oranges, but I am free of the tumor now. It was too close to a main artery is why they huried the removal along. Benign as well, but I would love to hear more about your moms recovery? Please tell me the post surgery " bad symptoms" didn't stay with her forever. I am doing good today. An advil and a little ice. I am a sole support here for me and my 16 year old. I want to go to work soon as I can. I know my head feels heavy, and like a little vertigo if rushed from one position to another quickly. Whats this about scar tissue? I was lucky that they didn't actually have to go deep, it was right on the back side of the skull. I now have screws in my head, My daughter is happy that I am ok, but also happy her mom now has a real reason for her juvinile like behavior, lol!!! We all get behind a little, I wish I got to the board more too. I love being clean! I swear I laugh twice as much, I'm not an emotional wreck, I'm getting stronger and looking at a future instead of dreading it. Addiction is a b*stard, it's not fair. I'd rather have the headache.
I was surprised that I let the hospital keep me on pain relievers while I was there, I just didn't want them coming home in pill form with me. I was surprised that I really wasn't tempted. I hope they have enough on all the latest MRI's that they can see what is going on. I am hopeful, thank you for your concern!
I was surprised that I let the hospital keep me on pain relievers while I was there, I just didn't want them coming home in pill form with me. I was surprised that I really wasn't tempted. I hope they have enough on all the latest MRI's that they can see what is going on. I am hopeful, thank you for your concern!