Hello everybody,
I have finally been coming out of my depression for about the last three weeks. But while my mood is healing, my body is falling apart!
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Then, I got the worst headache of my life and went to the er (morphine didn't even help). Apparently, I have what is called "low pressure headaches", some spinal fluid is leaking from my brain and it causes my brain to sag. This causes intense, unending pain. The dr couldn't put me on the typical treatment for the pain because of all the other meds I take. He put me on steroids. It is a little like being manic but not as bad. I went for an MRI and will get the results next month.
Next, I went to the gastroenterologist (stomach) because of persistent heartburn and throwing up in the middle of the night. He diagnosed me with acid reflux! Now I am on more medication and I have to change my diet completely. I go next week for an endoscopy (where they stick a tube down your throat and look at your stomach, you are under anesthesia).
I have had a lot of firsts this month. My first, and second, IV. My first time on morphine. My first Open MRI. My first time to be under anesthesia. My first time having a tube stuck in me.
I am really worried about the anesthesia, what if I have a bad reaction and don't wake up??
Anyway, I don't really have a question, just looking for support, trying to keep the depression away.