Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 66 Location: Massachusetts
side effects of surgery ? Posted: 04-02-08 22:21pm
I have had issues with nausea, vomiting
and lightheadedness for about three years
now. It has gotten progressively worse. On
February 15th, I had an emergency
appendectomy. I woke up in the recovery
room with the worst headache of my life,
which is bad because I suffer from
migraines and have since I was quite
young. I have developed several conditions
since the surgery, the most disturbing
being my total lack of concentration and
memory. I actually ordered cheese at the
deli and was told that I had all ready
ordered it from the other woman behind the
counter. I had NO recollection of ever
speaking to her, nevermind telling her
what I wanted. I have an MRI scheduled for
Friday. I saw my doctor today and he got
me in quickly. Please take a look at these
symptoms and tell me if you or anyone you
know of had the same and if they found out
what was wrong. I am getting worried. I am
37 btw. Thanks
Headaches, pressure at base of skull and
behind eyes
Currently have a headache that has lasted
five days straight
Stiff neck
Lactating, not pregnant
Irregular period for past few months
Tired
Lack of concentration and memory.
Achy
Nausea / Vomiting
Lightheaded
weakness in right hand
Basically I am a freaking mess. lol
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singlemamma
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Posted: 04-03-08 00:16am
Have you had the MRI and are awaiting
results?
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antigone
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Posted: 04-03-08 00:40am
You need the MRI. Sounds like a pituitary
gland issue. See a neurologist if you get
nowhere with your present doctor.
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Jennb
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Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 66 Location: Massachusetts
Posted: 04-03-08 07:43am
My MRI is tomorrow. I actually thought I
was pregnant at first but I am not. I am
just hoping that whatever it is, it is
treatable. I just wish that I knew what
was wrong so I can feel like myself again.
I will update the results. Thanks for your
replies.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 04-04-08 20:28pm
Hi
I was wondering how you are doing?
I hope you are doing OK.
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Jennb
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Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 66 Location: Massachusetts
Posted: 04-05-08 08:31am
butterfly6169
wrote:
Hi
I was wondering how you are doing?
I hope you are doing
OK.
Nothing has changed much. I had the MRI
last night and am just waiting for the
results. I woke up with a terrible
headache but it has gotten better over the
past hour. Thanks for asking I should know the
results in a few days.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 04-05-08 12:11pm
Thanks for letting me know.
Keep me posted.
Fingers are crossed for good results..
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antigone
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Posted: 04-06-08 01:30am
Jenn, let us know how you are. I hope your
results reveal what is going on with you.
Keep us updated. Thinking about you.
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Jennb
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Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 66 Location: Massachusetts
Posted: 04-11-08 18:17pm
I got the results in the mail today and it
was clean. I am relieved but am still
experiencing all of these symptoms. I
can't imagine what might be causing it.
Thank you so much for replying to my post.
If anyone has any ideas what else this
might be, please share your thoughts with
me. I just want to feel good again.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 04-11-08 20:05pm
Hi Jenn
Glad to hear the results are clean but
sorry you are still having symptoms.
Did your doctor do blood tests? Ask your
doctor to check your blood everything from
A to Z even if you have to go see a
hematologist. You might be anemic or have
a vitamin deficiency.
Are you taking any medication that could
be causing these symptoms?
I hear you about just wanting to feel good
again... I hope you get some answers
also.
Keep us posted..
I should know the
results in a few days.