Blogging in B Minor

As I mentioned I had an MRA to try and find out why I’m having these headaches.  The test was negative – everything looks perfect.  One of the images that the MRA produced is shown here – pretty fascinating.  We were just looking to seem if we could find a blood clot, embolism or some other reason why I would be having such awful headaches but everything looks fine.  The imaging is amazing though. 

It’s too bad that everyone can’t just get scanned.  Not this type but just an MRI.  There is a program in NYC – a mobile MRI unit that drives around and allows volunteers to take advantage of technology.  I can’t remember the stats that I read, but it was staggering to learn that just normal people going about their daily business were walking around with brain tumors

Anyway, now that these tests have swiped away this theory, I spoke to my doctors after getting lab work done and we believe there has to be an infectious process going on somewhere.  My cell counts are ok.  I don’t have a temperature at all but I’ve had the chills and the fatigue has been terrible.  Another observation is my blood pressure (diastolic) has steadily increased since I’ve been on Avastin.  THe last time it was taken it was around 90.  So, the headaches could be due to hypertension.  Lots of moving parts here.

I have an appointment with my general practioner today – perhaps some antibiotics and a review of everything will take care of this.  For now, though, I have to wait on more treatment.  ANother reason is my creatine levels are off the chart – 330, the highest they’ve ever been so my kidneys are screaming at me!!  I can solve this by drinking a lot more which is what I will do.  I usually drink a 32oz bottle of water at work and then a few glasses at home but it’s just not enough, particularly on Avastin.

More later.

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