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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/11/2009 : 01:25:43
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Hi guys, not the best news I'm afraid.
I've been having loads of problems with my stomach in the last few years and had 4 operations so far. I need a 5th but this time is likely going to be open 
Anyway, been on pain killers in the meantime and been having massive migranes lasting days at a time (lock myself away with no light or noise) and have fainted twice, been sick & feel dizzy all the time. My sight goes blurry too!
I thought to begin with the pills were causing these side effects but after going to the doctors and he did some tests he grew concerned. I've been booked in for an emergency CAT scan of my brain this Tuesday as he is concerned I'm showing "many symptoms" of a brain tumour! 
I'm only 23 and I thought with the problems I've had so far with my stomach, that I have had my fair share of operations to last a lifetime.
Anyway, just wanted to get this off my chest as though I have never met you guys (apart from Lee  ) you're a good bunch and wanted to share it with you.
I'll let you all know how Tuesday goes (then pre op decision on 23rd for stomach  ) fingers crossed its nothing as serious as a tumour, but if it is I pray it's been caught early.
Sorry to dump this on you all.
Its impossible for me to actually BE sick as one of the ops I've had has created a wrap around the top of my stomach so acid, and in this case sick, can't come up |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 06:43:22
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| Ouchy, fingers crossed its just the meds. Good luck Ben. |
 
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 07:48:12
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| Fingers crossed for you mate. You'd be amazed what the surgeons can do. My aunt had a brain haemorrhage (sorry for the atrocious spelling) years back and she made a full and complete recovery. |
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the boner
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/11/2009 : 09:03:10
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| wil be thinking of you tomoro fingers crossed ,but it is amazing what can be done now ,i have knackered kidneys (not the same i know)and my first op left me with a 18inch scar but my last op was done thru keyhole ,that shows how far things have progressed ,good luck again for tomoro .keep us informed please |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 09:50:16
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| good luck ben,if theres any thing i can do just let me know,dont get worrying until you get the results |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 09:53:26
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| All the best, hope it turns out to just be the meds. |
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matty198111
Yearling
United Kingdom
174 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 11:18:43
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the best of luck to ya mate.
i will be thinking of youtomorrow and i hope all goes well
once again good luck
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
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Posted - 09/11/2009 : 11:28:27
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| Good luck, I have my fingers crossed for you. |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 12:42:12
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| Thanks everyone. I hope there is a simple explanation too. I have been on the tramadol for over a year now. The doc's don't like it too much as it can have some side effecrs but i need the pain relief for stomach to be able to get around etc. Yes the keyhole technology is great and two of my stomach ops were done that way, my gran unfortunately passed away three years ago with a brain anerism (sp?) but the doctors did an amazing job with their swiftess and diagnosis but it was just not discovered until it haemoraged. Im trying not to worry until there's something to worry about for sure but, as you probably all experienced at one point or another, the waiting is prob the worst bit. Thanks again for your support guys and I will of course let you all know the result tomo. The appt, is at 10.35 so by 11-11.30 I should know! |
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yardy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
43 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 13:44:22
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| Best wishes for tomorrow hun. |
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
388 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:55:04
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| Best of luck, will keep everything crossed for you. |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 15:35:10
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 Keep us informed! I'll be thinking about you 
Hopefully it'll be nothing so serious |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 15:40:49
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So sorry to hear you are feeling so ill and have this additional worry. Hopefully it's just the medication - my hubby takes Tramadol and he suffers with his stomach as a result and oddly enough has started to develop severe head aches from it.
Fingers crossed for you though and good luck with the scan. |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 17:38:21
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Thanks. I just went back through diary and I though I've been on the Tramadol for 1 year in October, so 13 months, but in fact its 2 years in October so 25 months! Quite a long time.
Its becoming very real now as I had a phone call just now asking me to confirm I can make it. Here goes! Gonna have bad night sleep tonight, not that I normally have good ones! |
R.I.P Chester |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 19:09:06
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Good luck and I hope everything turns out ok for you mate... |
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Nazzle
Yearling
United Kingdom
114 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 20:08:24
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| Good luck, I hope everything goes OK. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25, and I have nothing but praise for the NHS and Macmillan nurses. Although I thought it was the worst thing that could ever happen, in a weird indirect way it helped me turn my life around. I'm now happily married with a job I love. I'm a great believer that good can come of even the worst situations. I hope everything goes well for you and they find a less sinister reason for your symptoms. |
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fjfenton
Yearling
United Kingdom
221 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 20:32:51
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| hope its OK for you |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 21:38:42
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| Ben I am so sorry to hear about your state of health I do so hope that you get well again soon, had my share of stomach ops too !! |
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2009 : 14:04:25
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| Ok so had scan. Annoying cuz i thought i'd be told the results but the radiologist said he's got to look at evry slide. Apparently the ct scanner takes dozens of them and he's got to look at each one to be thorough and confirm with certainty one way or the other and ill find out in a week! Great more waiting! Well i suppose he is being thorough!?! |
R.I.P Chester |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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