Hello~
I agree with Emily, I would be doing more than just whining, I would probably be using some pretty unkind expletives by now. Gosh, it seems like a long time to get things going.
Emily explained the CT scan perfectly, my husband has had so many and so did my mom, it won't hurt and it will be over before you know it. Be sure to ask the tech any questions before they start so they can calm your nerves.
We will be waiting here for you when you send the next update, we care.
Hugs
Oh hon, WHINE if you want to. That's a lot of waiting, and I'd definitely be whining, too. (I'd probably be yelling and cursing a lot, too.)
A CT scan is a kind of tube thing that you'll lay in while they take pics. It's open, so you don't have to worry about claustrophobia. You can see one here - https://www.emedicinehealth.com/ct_scan/article_em.htm
It shouldn't take too long - not longer than 5 minutes, if that, and you'll just lay there, probably a mix of bored and worried about the results and just trying not to move.
They'll tell you if you are going to have contrast dye injected or not. If you are, you may not want to eat for a few hours prior, since that can cause nausea.
It's totally painless. The machine doesn't touch you at all.
I'm sorry you have to do all this ridiculous waiting, and that you're scared (which is totally normal) but I'm so glad they are taking it seriously. Yep, lots of people have to do this, but that doesn't make it any less valid for you to feel what you're feeling. Lots of people get migraines, but that doesn't make them any less painful if you or I do, right?
Thanks for updating. :)