Why After 8 yrs don't' I stop worrying. Brain worries....
Ok I know I'm being over-reactive, but I can't rationalize myself out of it! Lately I've had some issue that bug at me. I was diagnosed 8 years ago stage 2 double negative.Clean since. But here's what's happening. I have migraines and 3 years ago started getting auras with them. That doens't worry me except that I've been getting them several times a week lately. I see a neurologist and will see him in a week (yes I'll be asking! he specializes in patients with or that had cancer my onc recommended him). And every day my eyes are whacked. I never see clearly. I just had my eyes checked this summer and they were fine. But there's more. I realized last week that I've been tripping a lot. Every day I trip just walking down the hall. Like I don't lift my foot enough and catch it. Then a few times I was trying to say something and I honestly couldn't get my mouth to say it. I had to stop, take a breath, focus and talk slowly and then I could speak but it was work. And yes headaches. I've read that brain mets headaches are usually a.m. Yes a.m. but I can't say exclusively.
All this just frustrates me because I know it's nothing BUT! Not sure what I want from anyone here - just words of encouragement I guess.
We'll see what my neurologist says I guess. I'm on meds for the migraines/auras, but they suck. I have to take them 3 times a day and that's really hard. I'm out of meds so I know that's part of the issue, but it scares me that without meds I get them at least weekly if not more. That isn't right - in my thinking that's not the sign of a healthy body!
To top if off I had to have a recheck on a mammo twice now for the same area. Both times the rechecks have come back normal. Even my onc agrees. But when I run that area, where it's suppose to be just a thickening, hurts!
ARG! Ok I've vented some. Thanks
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Have you had any scans to rule out mets? You sound really concerned. It's probably nothing - you will feel better when you know for sure.
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Hi, Trucking.
No words of wisdom, just supporting you with concern. I am also 8 years out, and never a day passes without it pops up in my mind....just cannot get rid of the thought. I keep getting silly people telling me not to worry, once you pass 5 years you are home and away !! I wish.
Let us know how you go on, it does help to talk.
Isabella.
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Have you been to see your neurologist yet? Let us know.
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I see him next monday the 19th. Trying to just put it on the back burner until then.
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Any news?
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