Sudden increase in pressure in head - eeeek!

[jockieau]

I've been rumbling along in watch and wait now for about 3 years. My last MRI in January showed no growth. I decided then I wouldn't give it a second thought and get on with my life, until last night. I noticed the pressure on the left side of my head has really increased - I've always had some pressure, but this is distinctly more. I thought I'd perhaps sleep it off, but it is still with me today.

I don't really know what to do, if anything. I am thinking perhaps this is just the next stage of AN life that I'm going to have to accept (that it is now going to feel like this ad infinitum)...

Should I contact the specialist? I'd just be interested to know if anyone else has had this experience.

My AN is confined to the IAC and is 7mm x 6mm x 5mm, if I recall correctly

Any thoughts gratefully received, thank you!

[jockieau]

I seem to be the only person who has experienced this!

Another question then, for those who lost their hearing prior to treatment - was that a gradual process or did you wake up one day and boof! it had gone? I ask this because I am wondering whether this is the start of a decline, and whether it is a gradual thing. Anyone's experience / description of how it happened / "felt" is much appreciated. Thanks!

[Mickey]

Hi Jockieau! Any symptom is worth monitoring and speaking with your doctor about.  My AN is a little bigger than yours but I`m very pro active especially if I feel anything out of the ordinary. The most I`ve felt is maybe a little extra pressure when a big change in weather or bad alergy season is upon us. When this happens I increase my Vit C along with eating antioxidents and walking and breathing. I really never come to the point where my symptoms overwelmed me. Stay on top of being healthy (supplements exercise etc.) and hopefully this too will pass. Best wishes, Mickey

[MG]

Hi! That is good to know. Thanks for the tips. I feel pressure all the time but sometimes a little more when I am stressed or the weather changes. I am starting to take more vitamins too.
Thanks again.