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Jan. 22, 2009
It's Late but Happy New Year!
I had grand plans to write on New Year's Day about my high aspirations for this new year. Title "This Year I'm Gonna" and I was going to elaborate on my fondest wishes and best ideas. Well, that didn't happen. Oh well, maybe next year!
Anyway, the muse didn't offer enough for me to write about then. And I just can't write until something hits me in the face to write about.
So, I have news that I can share. I have been getting headaches that will not go away. At first I thought it was the weather. Low pressure systems give me headaches. But, Ibuprofen would not take it away as it usually does. We went to an MRI appointment last Friday at 10pm. That astounded me that they were still open that late but it is.
A neurologist gave an initial report that there was no growth of the tumor. He said there may be some swelling and he saw some cell activity but he said I did not have to go on steroids (PRAISING GOD, here). I have an appointment with Dr. Friedman next week and I should know more. I am hoping I don't need chemotherapy. I feel like that is the "Hail Mary" pass of the tumor world and I would rather not go there. But, if it is what is necessary, then so be it.
The headache is like a bruise on my whole head. It occasionally flares up in certain spots. The drugs I have been using aren't really touching it. The headache doesn't land me on my back in pain. It is just a constant thrum of pain. My dizziness, if this is possible, is gaining on me. But, I can still sit up and take nourishment, which my Nana says is the greatest blessing when you aren't feeling so good.
I will write again with something witty and clever when I think of something witty and clever to say. I hope it comes soon!
Joyfully,
Elyse |
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Posted by Anonymous 
Jan. 22, 2009 - hi