Neurologist MRI scan update :)

KateLouise

So I told you guys a couple of weeks back that the MRI scan came back normal. Phew. Went to see Dr yesterday because although symptoms are much better they are still there.

Dr is now treating them as migraines, plus a sinus problem. In the background I'm also treating it as a stress problem and making lots of positive lifestyle improvements.

So I asked if there was any reason we shouldn't TTC, and he said no to go ahead.

However, he also said if my blocked ear (had it for four months) in 2 - 4 weeks with a spray he is trying that he'll look at getting a CT scan to look at my sinuses. So I'm going to hold off TTC because a) I'm not sure a CT scan is a good thing while pregnant and b) if sinuses are still a problem I don't know what treatment will be suggested. c) I figure it's only a few more weeks.

Anyway things are rolling along nicely, and I've also been losing weight, which is good because a) I'm fat and b) being fat can increase risks of miscarrying and haemmorhaging, and I really don't want to play that game again if it can be avoided.

Hope all is well with you wonderful ladies.

wvarn

Glad the MRI came back good. Hope you get the sinus CT and everything is fine.  I have a lot of problems with my sinuses and have been put on tons of steroids in the past for it, so hopefully some steroids and antibiotics will fix ya up.  The sinuses may be what is making your ear stop up. 

hooligans4

CT has radiation so you can't have one if pregnant. So holding off till after the scan is a good idea.
I'm so glad you are getting answers. My husband spent a year in and out of doctors offices looking for answers (his turned out to be stress/anxiety).
Good for you for losing weight, the healthier you get the better for future pregnancy.

How is your anemia?

kelley72

Best wishes for continued health improvement!

tlc35

So glad the MRI was normal.

wannabmama23

Glad the MRI was normal. I have a history of pretty dramatic migraines and no real answers about why, but managing stress has really helped. Weirdly, magnesium supplements did too, not sure if that's ok while TTC. I'm not taking anymore bc they are very infrequent recently (they put me on beta blockers too to help reduce stress effects, which they did...but too much, I need a little edge).
Good luck on lifestyle changes, too!

Davie813

Glad you got a good report, and congrats on the weight loss.  Here's to good health!

URMySunshine77

That is good news, Kate! I hope that you get to 100% soon.

flyliceandcoffee

that's great news! glad things are looking up, and hopefully your sinuses clear up on their own

KirstenAlecia

Wonderful....on your way to health and baby!!

vh2014

Yay on the good report!  

lcwed

Glad you got a great report and good luck with the continued weight loss.

KateLouise

@hooligans4 my iron levels are on the low side since the miscarriage and all the blood loss, but have been on iron supplements since then and it is gardually increasing so that it is now better than before the miscarriage.

I'm still having B12 injections for another month or two.

@wannabmama23 my dr just put me on magnesium supplements this week because my muscles have been twitchy, which apparently low magnesium can be a cause. He said that if I get pregnant I just have to stop taking one of my medications, but that my supplements are fine to keep taking. Although now you're making me second guess if he meant my iron and folic acid, or the magnesium as well. Will double check when the time comes.

meredithcarole

So glad the news is good!  And you're right, it's only a couple more weeks so waiting (though hard) is worth your own health.

Austrogermokee

I have chronic migraine, and here are some things that work for me: 1. Weekly acupuncture. 2. Regular exercise. 3. Limited use of alcohol, processed foods and caffeine. Some triggers are unavoidable (such as barometric pressure changes), but some, like stress and diet, can be managed. My neuro had me read this book, it gives you the blueprint for an elimination diet so you can root out triggers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heal-your-headache-david-buchholz/1005054827?ean=9780761125662