growing headaches

[cassieb]

when we started this trip my headaches were a couple times a day and minor pain somtimes moderate mostly relieve by over the counter meds (ibuprofen and tylenol). now its a constant headache moderate to severe pain and nausea, and the meds barely take the edge off when taken round the clock. is there anything i can do/take/try that could atleast bring the pain down so i can function? its starting to make me very cranky to say the least.

[leapyrtwins]

Cassie -

I've kind of lost track of your story, so I'm not sure if you've been diagnosed with an AN or not.

Generally, when one has an AN and symptoms increase or new symptoms come about it means you should seek treatment sooner rather than later.

You may want to check in with your doctor if you haven't recently.

Jan

[Jim Scott]

Jan ~

Cassie has been diagnosed with a cholesterol granuloma and is undergoing consultations to determine what to do next, including 'watch-and-wait'.

Cassie ~

I agree with Jan.  You probably require something stronger to help control your headaches and a prescription will likely be necessary which obviously entails seeing a doctor.  I help you get relief, soon.

Jim

[leapyrtwins]

Thanks, Jim.

Wasn't sure where cassie was at with her diagnosis.

Jan

[cassieb]

actualy still not an offical dx yet. were hoping for cholesterol graunloma but we havent done the CT to determine what it is yet. at this point its labeled as a petrous apex mass. i was just hoping there was more i could do for some relief. the chronic level i can deal with, but sometimes the pain spikes up to the point that i cant focus anymore.

[Nickittynic]

I'm not sure if it would still apply with you being pre-treatment, but I have had headaches just like you describe (constant low level with 'spikes') since after surgery and was started on nortrptyline. It took a little while for the meds to build up in my system, and we're still messing with the dose (neurologist is, anyway) but so far it's helping a lot.