[busgirl78]

New here.. took awhile to get the courage to post.
Just got through an attack, small one. I've been having headaches for most of this yr. Weird ones. I've talked to my doc, but she doesn't seem too concerned. I probably need a new doc, but anyways.. Now I'm 14 wks pregnant. And, yes, headaches are normal in the 1st trimester, but should be declining by now. These started before pregnancy anyway. I recently had a sore swollen lymph node that I just had to google about. I shouldn't have tho and I know better. Said that it 'could' be a brain tumor because of location and that I didn't have an infection. It went down, but lymph nodes in other places are still sore off and on. I just can't get it out of my head... brain tumor. Hard to forget. Panic attacks are everyday and thru the night. My headaches hardly let up at all. I'm thinking now it might be a tooth causing my pain. I have an appointment with my therapist on the 15th. So long away tho.. hate to wait. I just needed to get this out to you guys.. your'e on my level ya know?? Thanks

[busgirl78]

I just really wanted to add this.. I'm at a point now that I know I can't take anything negative said about this. Something like.. 'You really should get that checked out.', or 'That does sound serious.'. Something like that would really throw me off the deep end.
I also wanted to mention that iv'e had tests done many times this yr, have been to er.. All for other symptoms. It just really seems like there some underlying issue that keeps coming up in diff ways. I'll feel something diff or abnormal and immediately panic. But just because I panic, or take it to the worst case scenario doesn't mean the symptoms aren't real. And then I freak out about that because I never know when to take a symptom seriously or simply chalk it up to anxiety.. Then there's 'what if my doc just blows me off?'.
I'm actually making an appointment on Monday with my reg doc. These headaches have got to let up.
I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else has gone thru this and possibly what anyone might think about it. Sorry for writing so much.

hello and welcome to PC!

i'm sorry nio one's replied yet (we're not ignoring you, these forums can get pretty busy!)

how are you feeling today?

any better

[busgirl78]

Thank you for asking. Yes, better. I didn't call my dr Monday. I hate the thought of trying to explain, seems more like convincing, these headaches again. They're better, but one type persists. The one that started before the pregnancy. My best description is its almost like sore spots or bruises on my scalp. Different places. I guess that's why they concern me more. Because they're not like normal headaches I've had before. I'm not looking for a diagnoses here, I guess just trying to explain my being overly concerned. I feel the only way I can let go of this fear is to know for certain what is causing them. So...either buck up and face my dr, or keep searching for one that I feel I can trust. Easier said than done tho. Thanks again for asking. I was a bit worried that posting here about something like that might cause others to feel anxious and stay clear of my post...which I totally understand. I would probably be the same way.