This week blog assignment, I will like to share a positive research uplifting story about myself. July 1, 2010, I passed out in Mobile Infirmary Hospital here in Mobile Alabama while doing my clinical in nursing and after having headaches for ten years. The doctor that was present on the floor took my blood pressure and discovered that it was extremely high, he immediately sent me to the emergency room (ER) right away. Along with a high blood pressure, my head was busting with pains. Several doctors came into my room in the ER and asked many questions, but it took one special doctor to come in and ask one question and he knew right away what the problem was. This doctor specializes in the endocrine system. I was put into a room and told that I would be there for a few days for testing’s. The second day after running tests, the doctor came in and ask for a photo of myself two years back. I did not have a picture to show, but curious to know what was going on. He told me that I should have noticed some changes in my appearance, I answered with a yes because I had noticed many changes. He then started to explain to me that I had what you call a benign acromegaly tumor on the pituitary gland and had to have brain surgery.
My new doctor explained that he could not perform brain surgery until he did some research, because this tumor was the biggest one he has ever seen. He also stated that the tumor was too large for him to approach it the wrong way because it was lying too close to the optic nerve which could cause blindness. I have experience and gained positive benefits from high quality research data that was placed in front of my doctor’ eyes for my safety and the safety of others. Now, the information that was combined together for my safety doing surgery will also help other in the months and years to come. I am doing real well and I hope and pray to God that I continue and live a long and blessed life.
Ida,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that someone found a solution to your illness. Not everyone is lucky to have such a great doctor that knew what to ask and perform research to find a solution.
What a scary thing to have happen! I am glad that you are okay. Research often benefits us, it is good to take risk sometimes.
ReplyDeleteIda, in your case how important is to have good researchers and is nice to know that you are ok,and the doctors did a good job in your case.
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Ida, what an experience to have to go through and I can only imagine the anxiety and fear you experienced. The fact that you had a doctor there who ask the right questions and made the effort to do the research in order to properly diagnose your illness made the difference in the treatment you received and your recovery. It is great when we find someone who cares enough to do the work. Thanks for such an inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteIda after all this years I didn't know you had anything like that going out. But I am glad that you came through. God stays in the blessing business and you are truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your doctor know to research more on your condition before just going right to surgery. Research does help in all areas of life no metter what it is.
Continued blessings to you.