Headaches and Brain MRI

[tom67inMA]

Just a quick update that I've been having more frequent migraines this summer, including one that started last Friday and is still going today. I've never had a headache last this long. My oncologist scheduled a brain MRI for this afternoon, so hopefully will have some answers by tonight.

Until then, it's scanxiety like I've never felt before.

Update at 8pm EDT: clear scan! No tumors, no problems caused by immunotherapy. Hoping headaches will ease without being compounded by my worst fears.

[hansjd]

Dear Tom. Are thoughts are with you. You have our very best wishes and hopes that the scan is clear. Keep strong. G & J

[Lyubov]

Best wishes for the best outcome possible!

[_Kristina]

Sending the most positive thoughts your way, Tom!

[pleinairpainter]

Wishing you the best Tom. Please keep us informed.

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99.99% says it's not cancer related. Your too tough for cancer to effect your brain. We got your six brother.

[tango65]

Most probable not related to PC. I understand very well the imaging anxiety stuff, having had ten or more imaging studies in the last 6 years.

Best of luck!!

[GoBucks]

Hoping they find nothing. I know my brain has been full of nothing lately. Also hoping I can set up an appointment to get my oil changed.

[tom67inMA]

Thanks everybody for the encouraging words! Scan was clear, my mind is more at ease, and hopefully that will help ease the headaches.

[Shanti1 in reply to tom67inMA]

That's great news! So glad🎉

[GoBucks in reply to tom67inMA]

Love that update! Stop watching the Red Sox. Your headaches will go away.

[hansjd in reply to tom67inMA]

That is such good news !!!

[Fight11 in reply to tom67inMA]

Prayers answered !!! 😍😍

[Peterd110 in reply to tom67inMA]

Woo hoo!!!!😁

[searchingtom]

That is good news !!

[_Kristina]

Yay! 🙌🏻

[Dett]

Thank God! I can only imagine the fear you must have had.

[tom67inMA in reply to Dett]

I had anxiety and depression issues before cancer. Normally I'm pretty good at managing them, but this time I went into a very dark place. Now it's a sunny beautiful day today

[Faithful7 in reply to tom67inMA]

Amen 🙏🏾👍🏾

[Maraba90]

Sending positive thoughts to you Tom :)!

[lincolnj8]

Glad to here that our scan was clear

[MMK-XFuture]

Have you been eating lots of Chinese food lately? Or dark chocolates? Hard cheese? Any processed food or with lots of preservatives? Even skipping meals sometimes trigger my migraine. Take care.

[tom67inMA in reply to MMK-XFuture]

I've been eating lots of Chinese food and have dark chocolate as a treat most nights. It usually format cause a problem, but with all my body had been through the rules may have changed. Thanks for pointing out that diet may be contributing. My sister also hinted at hydration. I'm also adding meditation to the list of things to try to get things under control.

[RayF in reply to tom67inMA]

I get terrible head aches when dehydrated. I have to make it a point to drink enough water every day.

Thank goodness your scans were clear.

[Fight11]

🙏🙏🙏

[ctflatlander]

Great News! Now get a good massage, especially the neck and shoulder areas, relax, and take that Mustang out for a drive. Bob

[Pianodude]

Great news!

[SeosamhM]

I hate to say congratulations on your migraine, but if it isn't cancer-related it seems like great news. Good luck! There are so many of us here on HU pulling for you. - Joe M.

[E2-Guy]

Many people that I know get quick relief from migraines with Maxalt and Imitrex.

[tom67inMA in reply to E2-Guy]

Thanks for the tip. My oncologist deferred to my GP for further headache treatments. Trying a triptan is plan B. Plan A is to taper off the opioids, eat healthy, get sleep, etc. Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen seem to work well enough at the moment.

[j-o-h-n]

It's the wife..........................

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 08/19/2020 4:43 PM DST

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Great news! Did you try acupuncture?