Francois_Dumas Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 'Have your head examined' is what a few people have been telling me at times. Sometimes in jest, sometimes in anger. I can make them all happy, because I am about to, actually. Not that I am really looking forward to it, I am hospital-challenged at the best of times. But my headaches have been more fierce and more frequent as of late, and when I told my doc that I lost part of my vision two or three times now, he told me to go 'see' a neurologist. I am somewhat scared, somewhat worried and secretly hoping it is nothing, I am imagining things and life never changes. Link to comment
George Brown Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Wow! We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Best Wishes! Link to comment
notacop Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is good to see the Dr when symtoms get unfriendly. Hope your explanations from the Dr and subsequent tests are good! Or maybe your helmet is just too tight? Link to comment
ghaverkamp Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I am somewhat scared, somewhat worried and secretly hoping it is nothing, I am imagining things and life never changes. I will non-secretly hope it is nothing. Link to comment
Les is more Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thanks for posting Francois. It allows all of your friends here to send prayers and best wishes and throw our considerable community energy behind a good outcome. Link to comment
Albert Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hang in Francois, I'm sure it's nothing. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed... Link to comment
azkaisr Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 All the good Kharma I got amigo..... Tom Link to comment
Huzband Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just post a Ride Tale, & you'll be fine. Truly, you're in our prayers, Francois. Link to comment
Mike Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I hope everything turns out well. While symptoms like yours are worth investigating further, it often turns out to be a minor issue. I had a couple of episodes of partial lost vision a few years ago, and I was certain that the Grim Reaper was waiting around the bend. A neurological assessment and MRI followed, but before I got through the whole process I saw an ophthalmologist who said "no worries." He diagnosed my problem as ophthalmic (ocular) migraines, essentially a migraine attack that causes pressure on the ophthalmic nerve, affecting one's vision. In my case, I didn't have any pain, but these symptoms are often accompanied by a monster headache. I didn't require any further treatment, and, as the doc told me occurs in many cases, the symptoms have not returned afer those initial, scary episodes. The ophthalmologist actually told me that he saw two or three cases of my sort every week in his busy practice. He said that general practitioners who see the sort of symptoms I was exhibiting generally go into the "Battle stations!" mode, but that it's a fairly routine and unremarkable diagnosis in his practice. In relating this, I would never presume any ability to diagnose what's going on in your case ("I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV." ). But, I'd urge you to not to try to guess what the tests might reveal. You'll only add to your stress by doing so. In the meanwhile, the prayers and good wishes of your fellow BMWST'ers are heading your way, with hopes of a good outcome. Link to comment
BFish Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 no need to secretly wish!!! we expect pics of the exam! Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 pRAYERS heading your way as I digitally speak. Please keep us up on the happenin's and we'll heap on the northbound conversations, my friend. You are not alone in this..! Be Well... Link to comment
ghaverkamp Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 no need to secretly wish!!! we expect pics of the exam! Sneak preview: (Seemed better than the cruder idiom.) Link to comment
BereIsland Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm sure migraines that effect your vision is fairly common, but it still can be worrying though. Hope everything goes well. Steve Link to comment
tallman Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Good luck, hoping a minor tuneup is all you need. Link to comment
Joel Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I am somewhat scared, somewhat worried and secretly hoping it is nothing, I am imagining things and life never changes. I will non-secretly hope it is nothing. As will I. Good for you, Francois, for taking the step to get this evaluated. Knowledge is power, and without it the mind fills the void with some wild ideas. I hope get good results and regain some peace of mind soon. Link to comment
exwingnut Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My best wishes for a positive outcome go out to you, Francious. Hospitals scare me silly. Link to comment
Knifemaker Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Francois.....may everything good that is everything good come your way.... By the way Nina told me you were a quart low... GOOD LUCK MY FIRST AND ONLY "OVER THE BIG POND" FRIEND... Link to comment
xbubblehead Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I will keep you in my thoughts. Just a little food for thought, my friend was experiencing similar issues but it turned out to be a pinched nerve in his lower neck area. He had surgery and is doing great - blinding head aches are gone and his seems to be much happier these days. Hopefully your issues will be found out and corrected soon. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 LOL, I like the preview, thanks ! Thank you all for your good wishes and wise words. I can't sleep, imagine that. But reading these kind messages helps tremendously. I felt a bit like a wuss putting up that message, but in the end I'm glad I did. The collective good vibes of this board are what brings me back here every day. What's that saying again? 'You Rock!' Francois <sleepless in Blokker> Link to comment
Kitsap Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Our thoughts are with you Francois. Link to comment
BruceWA Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My thoughts and prayers go to you. Recently I was diagnoised with a cancer, under went surgery and am now cancer free. But it really does give one much to consider! Sleepless nights are most unwanted but I'd say anyone who faces any kind of potentially serious circumstance certainly experiences them. Link to comment
drzep Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thank you all for your good wishes and wise words. I can't sleep, imagine that. But reading these kind messages helps tremendously. I felt a bit like a wuss putting up that message, but in the end I'm glad I did. The collective good vibes of this board are what brings me back here every day. You should never feel abashed about fearing the unknown. For what it is worth, your symptoms can be many things so don't trap yourself into thinking the worst. Like Mike eluded too, premature closure is never good. Stay strong Francois and keep us updated! Link to comment
Wooster Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Please accept my condolences and my hopes that 21st century medical technology provides some solution. As moderate Mike said, your head aches and partial (perhaps center of visual field ?) temporay vision loss are classic characteristics of migraines. Not being a medical doctor I can only assume you and/or your physician considered this possiblity. Wooster whose migraines have devolved into visual auras only - alleluia Link to comment
Uggles Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Francois, Nill desperandum illegitimus carborundum. Hope all works out all right. Cheers, Link to comment
Ron_B Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Will be awaiting good news, Francois. Link to comment
ian408 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I'll be thinking good thoughts too. Link to comment
MikeRC Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 What Mike said Francois - if the loss of vision occurs with the headache they are usually a form of migraine. But a more thorough history and examination would be necessary to back up that conclusion. If they say "we couldn't find anything" after the CT/MRI, make sure you ask "You mean you couldn't find anything wrong, or there just wasn't anything left in there?" Mike Cassidy Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Francois, You and Nina will be in our prayers tonight. I do hope that all will be well with you when they find what ever it is that has plagued you for so long. Link to comment
Tank Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I used to have awful headaches and blurry vison alot too. It has gone away since I quit drinking I feared that if a doctor found out what I kept in my head, they would put me away and throw away the key..... My heartfelt best wishes on the outcome of having your head examined Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 We hope to hear that you will be fine. We're counting on it. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Similar thing with the wife about 10 years ago. The headaches were horrible and when she awakened in the morning, she could not see for 10 seconds or so. She went through every test imaginable from catscans, sonar, radar, blood test, blood flow test, cardioligist, nerve test, eye test, etc...found out....she gets headaches and it is fairly common as the birthdays pile up. She had the same diagnosis as someone else posted on this board as opthalmic migranes as per her opthamologist. Nothing to do, nothing to worry about, symptoms come and go. The best advice was treat the headache early on. Go get all the tests. You should. You won't sleep until you find out, but chances are you will be just fine. When it first started, they got worse for the first 2-4 years, and now they have been tapering off. She gets them less and less and the vision issue is basically normal now. I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND I CAN NOT GIVE MEDICAL ADVISE...but that said, what works for her the best is Excedrin for Migraines. Over the counter with heavy caffeine... At the first hint of a headache, she takes the recommended dosage and it almost always knocks it out. Very best to you. Link to comment
roydog007 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Francois, I hope it's nothing and it goes away on it's own. Waiting to hear good news Link to comment
frogger Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Think good thoughts, All will be alright Link to comment
StuGotz Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Positive vibrations heading your way Francois... MB> Link to comment
leonb Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hopelijk is het niets bijzonders, Francois. Do we get ride pictures to and back from the Doc? Leon Link to comment
Steve1962 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Francois, I hope it's nothing serious . Fingers et al crossed . Steve Link to comment
BeamieToo Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hang tough Francois ! PS: The coffee is still on. Link to comment
eddd Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I just read the OP and like everyone else, I'm praying for a postitive outcome. The not knowing can be very difficult. I was reading all the replies and thinking how wonderful all your friends on the board are...such beautiful sentiments...and then I got to Greg's... Nothing like a little levity to make you smile even when you are concerned. And I agree with your assessment, I believe he was trying to tell you that you rock! Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Small update: seen the doc, answered tons of questions, he started hammering all my nerve ends with a hammer (all seems still functional), and made an appointment for an MRI scan in 3 weeks, followed by a phone call re: results on April 3. More waiting... grrrr. But off the cuff and based on my reports he didn't think anything was (seriously) wrong (if 50 years of headaches can be considered as such *gg*). Interesting note: I brought a bottle of Excedrin pills with me from my visit to the States in November..... and they DO help sometimes... they are not known in Europe, so he made a note. Hey, perhaps I can start an import business !!! 'Canadian Pharmacy' ..... oh... hang on.... Thanks again for all uplifting, caring and sometimes downright funny messages. Believe me, it really helps. You're all great people. Will keep you posted. Francois Link to comment
drzep Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Francois, your symptoms and a negative exam most often excludes the things that we don't like to think about with chronic progressive headaches with visual loss. That's good news. Link to comment
Boffin Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Francois, having seen how tall you Dutchies are, I reckon you have altitude sickness I had an MRI last year checking out my hearing loss. The machine is noisy and a bit claustraphobic (sp?) but the nurse who tended to me made up for any discomfort Cya, Andy Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Tall... ummm.. yes... although with 6 1' I seem to be a smaller sample around here now... I hope I don't get stuck in that Frankenstein machine then Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I can't add much to Greg's post, but will offer up my strongest and most heartfelt Karma your way! I hope all is well, and worrying about it won't help anyway! Keep us updated! Link to comment
eddd Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks for the update. Other than having to endure the long wait, it sounds like thing went well. Link to comment
Huzband Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 ...he started hammering all my nerve ends with a hammer... Heck, we could have done that. We even could have taken turns. You know, the ol' pass the hammer game. Wouldn't have charged as much, either. Link to comment
SageRider Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hope your issue is nothing serious and is easily resolved! Link to comment
Hermes Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 April 3.. long time to wait, sounds like your Doc is pretty positive, that's reassuring. So I hope for the best and, oh yeah, stay clear of those windmills, they pack quite a wallup and may cause a headache. (if you need more Exedrin let me know I'll bring some over April 02, Amsterdam) Jurgen Link to comment
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