Seriously...I do. I have the pictures to prove it, and I'm getting more today.
Breaking News: I'll soon have brain surgery.
I'm not necessarily happy about it, but it's not bad news either.
About 2 months ago, I woke up unable to turn my head without excruciating pain. Went to the chiropractor, who was able to get me back into working, if not fighting strength. Everything seemed to be OK, until weird things started to happen. My hands would go numb. I'd have strange sensations (like, for instance the sensation of someone pouring ice-water down my bicep...when I was in the middle of the newsroom, nowhere near any ice water). My arm or hand would jump of it's own accord in some random direction.
Turns out...that's not normal. Neither are the other things that have been going on for years: chronic pain, ringing in my ears, perpetual fatigue.
All those symptons...are getting worse every day, and all things point to a surprisingly common brain/skull issue.
The way I describe it to anyone who asks is: my brain is too big for my skull and it's looking for a way out. Actually, it's found it's way, and that's through my spine. Well, not actually my spine, but the hole in the skull meant for my spine. So, everything is cramming through that hole in my skull only meant for one thing...and it's jamming up my flow...or the flow of my spinal fluid. And apparently that's not good.
So today I start a journey I never thought I would. I get some pretty pictures of my brain (second time for that, I've already seen the first round...hence the proof). And I see a neurosurgeon to see when he can cut into my head and give me some relief.
I'm a little afraid...and more ready to just get on with it!
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