Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I have to get a CAT scan and I'm scared. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post MystiqueBeauty16 Posted at 11:46 am on Nov. 14, 2008 For those of you who don't know what a CT Scan is: http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?PG=bodyct&bhcp=1 I've been having a constant headache for the past two weeks mixed with dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and overall, hell. My doctor wants me to get a CT Scan because I have all the symptoms of a brain tumor: Headaches that tend to be worse in the morning and ease during the day Seizures or convulsions Nausea or vomiting Weakness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs Stumbling or lack of coordination in walking Abnormal eye movements or changes in vision Drowsiness Changes in personality or memory Changes in speech Except for seizures or convulsions. If that's not it, she'll send me to the neurology unit for migraine treatment. But I'm scared. What if it is a brain tumor? What if it's cancer? What will I do then? I'm freaking out.

Replies Rachelw Posted at 12:04 pm on Nov. 14, 2008 ive had ct scans i kinda think there fun now i go every month because i have brain conditoion where the fluid backs up from my spine and I had the same symtoms youll be fine dont sweat it carracer Posted at 11:52 am on Nov. 14, 2008 Quote: from qi at 11:47 am on Nov. 14, 2008 It's better they find it now than letting it kill you. Too true. I wouldn't be worried about the test itself. Its just a little claustrophobic and loud. Don't worry about it. Keep you mind on something else. Seeing as you haven't had a seizure, your probably Ok. Just do what your told by the doctor, and hopefully everything will end up alright. :) stl man Posted at 11:50 am on Nov. 14, 2008 all i can say is good luck and i hope you don't have a brain tumor or a migraine carbonara Posted at 11:49 am on Nov. 14, 2008 Don't be worried about the CT scan itself, I've had one before and it's not that daunting. But i suppose the idea of what its going to reveal is probably scaring you more at the moment and i don't blame you i would petrified, but you need to keep your chin up. I know that's easier said that done, but you just need to put it out of your mind until you have it done and get the results, then you can go from there. robdude Posted at 11:49 am on Nov. 14, 2008 seizures and convulsions are the main symptoms, sounds like you have stress related ailments qi Posted at 11:47 am on Nov. 14, 2008 It's better they find it now than letting it kill you. All 6 previous replies displayed.