Hey guys... Flea here.

I'm trying to stay perky, but it's not working. My girlfriend went into the hospital tonight. She's been having terrible headaches for about a month now. They got so bad tonight, she had to go to the emergency room.

She's to be tested in about a month's time. She's going to have a C-T scan and an MRI done. I hate to say this, as it pains me every time, but the symptoms she is showing are identical to many given by a brain tumor.

I know this might sound crazy and made up, but I'm not a complete moron when it comes to medical issues. Growing up with a doctor for my whole life does help a little.

I just need some support from you guys right now. I'm so worried, I don't know what to do. I can't bear to think what I would do if I lost my baby.

-Flea <a little choked up>

 

Take it easy Flea, my mom (surely much older than your baby) is about 2 months ahead of you. Mom's had the headache's really bad and chronic fatigue, had the CT three weeks ago, results due 12/7, preliminary indications were negative, she is going through the whole works including a skeletal scan, upper GI, etc... Haven't found anything yet.

Hang in there and stay positive, no test results yet, if she's not feeling well, she'll need you to be upbeat, not worrying and supportive, you can do it....

No sense in worrying yourself about it until the doctors find out what's going on.......

Wish you the best....

John

 

stay strong man

we're all pulling for ya

 

my families thoughts and prayers are with you and your girlfriend..best of luck

 

that how she needs ya. I'm sure things will work out AOK...our prayers our with you.

 

I know it's easy to see the worst case scenario but now, more than ever, you need to also look for positives! When you go to see her, bring her flowers & 2 matching teddy bears & tell her to hug hers when you're not around because you'll be hugging yours! Whatever you do be as cheerful as you can but if she tries to talk about it let her - that's her way of calming her own fears.
I will pray for you & her - if you let me know her first name I'll add it to the Parish Book of Prayer Intentions at my Church & then, at every Mass the whole Church will be praying for her! I only need a first name - God knows who she is! It's the parish that doesn't!
Hang in ok? Things are under control at least since they are doing what they need to in order to help her! We're here for you anytime!

 

ohh man, thats terrible. stay strong, be optimistic, everything will be OK. my prayers go out to you and your girl!

 

About three years ago, my at the time Fiancee went through the same scenario. The constant headaches and a few minor things most every one ignores. The doctors told us that she was just imagining things and not to worry about it. After being told this by the doctor and the insurance company for two months, we went to our own specialist, a guy we happened to go to church with that was an onctologist(?). He took her through all the tests and then some! When the results came back, she was diagnosed with having Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Very similar to Hodgkins commonly associated with younger athletes. Hers was a very rare case being that she was so young when it happened to her, it is more commonly seen in the elderly.

Trust me, I know how the waiting, and the anticipation of the test results feels. One thing I can tell you is be supportive of her, but don't let yourself become detached from everything. With the technology and capabilities of todays medical staff, there is alot that can be done. Always remember, what ever happens, happens for a reason! This might be a way for God to help someone open their eyes to the world and his word.

Keep us posted as to what is going on, and how she's doing. Please let us know if there is anything one of us could do to help you out. I know there are some really decent people on the board here who would be more than willing to help in any way we can!

 

Don't let your imagination run away with you. She needs you to be positive right now.
Give her all the support you can. . . . and we'll give you all the support we can.
I'm praying for you.

 

hey fleas.
sorry to hear about the g/f. hope everything works out alright for both of you. even though the symptoms may look bad, it's always easy to jump to the worst possible cause. there are many things, not so bad that could cause headaches also.
stay positive, stay supportive, and most of all let her know you love her.
terry

 

I'm trying to hang in there guys. She's really scared today, and I try to be strong around her. Sometimes it's just hard when it's someone you care about so much.

And Cowlady... her name is Shawna

-Flea

 

One question, not to get too personal, has she just started or just gotten off taking birth control pills. Again I don't mean to pry.

I have a friend who has pretty high blood pressure and she recently stopped taking BC Pills. In about a month or two she started to have extremely serious migranes. Bad enough to send her to the hospital, keep her out of work etc. Well numerous CT scans, MRIs, tests etc. yielded nothing until they figured out that it was simply a symptom of her hormones being out of whack combined with her BP. They put her on......I don't know <INSERT HORMONE NAME HERE> maybe estrogen and within a few days she felt much better. She still gets headaches now and then especially when stressed but all in all she is in good shape.

So if you find yourself getting angry cause the doctors can't figure this out, maybe you suggest they check her hormones out for an imbalence.

Remember the great thing about sickness is the odds are typically pretty well against you getting anything too serious, short of a heart attack.

Good luck and I'll drop a little prayer for you and yours, but try not to sweat it until you have to sweat it. Kinda like not worrying about every little thing that could happen to your Ford Truck until they actually happen.

Take Care
Chris

 

Don`t get down!!!!!!!!!! She will come throught this!!!!! *I too had this problem about 2 or 3 years ago. As it turned out they ran some tests, found that my sinus`s + tension was the problem. I would stress out & not tell anyone what I was going throught. So just maybe this too could be her problem as well. One time in ER , they told my wife they had give enough drugs to about kill an elephant & still I had a severe headache . So keep praying for the Lord to heal her. And I too will pray for healing also. Without God we are all lost!!!!! For in our weakness , God is strong!!!!!!! And our strength only can come from God!!!!!! So everyone needs to pray for each other & our country!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!! IN GOD WE TRUST !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lariat#1

 

Sorry to here about your girl!
Keep your head up high and dont let her see you down.
She will pull through and see how much support you have given her, and love you for it! I know you play bass but maybe you could write her a song?
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Bill

 

Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support. She's home right now, resting. I went and saw her today; she's pretty out of it. I do believe that God has heard all of your prayers as well as mine. Her doctor has seen the results, but hasn't told us yet. I do believe that if it were something serious, she would still be in the hospital right now. Plus, he probably would have told us what it was if it were life threatening.

Until we find out what's truely wrong, I'll still not be able to sleep that good, but I'll be able to sleep better tonight knowing that it's nothing too serious.

Shawna's never been on birth control; both of us practice celebisy, but I'm not sure about the hormonal imbalance.

She's been tested repeatedly for sinus problems, so that rules out that problem.

They originally thought it was stress, but she's been under NO stress whatsoever, so that kina rules out that possibility.

At any rate, I'm a little less worried.

Thanks again for all the support, guys... you all are a great gang.
Stay safe and God Bless...

-Flea