Lab Rat... That's me

I got my MRI results last Thursday. I’ll let you decided if you think they are good or bad, b/c I can’t seem to fully commit to a decision. Even the Dr. had mixed feelings. My blood work came back negative and my MRI came back clean. So I don’t have a tumor or aneurism or anything major like that. That is the good part. However, we still don’t know what is causing the headaches and now migraines. That would be the bad part.

The next step is to have a spinal tap or lumbar puncture, same thing different names. I’m NOT looking forward to this, not one bit! Not only does it sound extremely unpleasant with the possible side effect of the worst headache ever, but my back (especially the spine) is very sensitive. I can’t get my haircut if there isn’t a chair between me and the scissors. I can’t put my back to a fire or anything that gives off energy. Any type of energy directed at my back causes tickle/pain. Can you picture me lying on the table and the Dr. saying “ok now don’t move” as he is (1) touching my back and (2) directing all his focus and attention at my spine? I think you are wishing you could be a fly on the wall.

The spinal tap is to check for pressure in my head. I don’t know what the next step is if this test shows nothing. I’m still waiting to find that out. All I know is that I want an answer so that this pain will stop. As I am typing this I’m wearing my sunglasses b/c the light is hurting my eyes which then hurts my head. So before I start feeling worse I will end this post. Please keep me in your prayers.

Update: Even though I didn’t post this until today I actually wrote the top part last Friday. I know I’m a bit slow. I have also been scheduled for another test, a TCD (Trans-Cranial Doppler). It’s like an ultrasound for the brain. They want to watch my blood flow. This should be interesting. I’m scheduled for this test on Friday and I’m still waiting to hear about the Spinal Tap. That’s all I have for now I’ll let you know when I know anything more.