joanie55 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Well, I got through my daughter's wedding, Thanksgiving and a family birthday party and then Emergency Room when I became dehydrated. Yesterday, I had an MRI of my brain done because I have been getting headaches and they don't know why I keep getting dehydrated. I've been drinking (water) and really taking care of myself. If this doesn't show anything (hopefully) next stop will be a gastroenterologist (sp??). Hope to hear from my doc in the next day or so on the MRI. I know I shouldn't jump ahead, but I can't help myself. If it does show something in my brain, what is the best route to go with that? Radiation or Cyber stuff? Thanks all. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Cant help with your question Joanie,Lets just pray that its something minor.Thinking of you and praying No more ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 You are right, Joan, don't jump ahead yet. I'm not sure I ever heard dehydration being connected to brain issues, but then again, I don't know much! I know you are vigilant taking care of yourself, so there must be some OTHER underlying reason here. Easier said than done to not worry, I know. So how about if you just let me worry for you. I've got nothing much to do here anyway. That way you can just concentrate on what needs to be done! XOXOXO, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Joanie, I'm praying for you!! When I am dehydrated, I get headaches...so perhaps once the dehydration is solved...headaches will go away, let's think that's it...and in the mean time, you covered your bases by doing other tests. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I hope the docs can get to the cause of the dehydration quickly. Keeping everything crossed that the MRI shows no brain issues. Good luck and hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dihen Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Joanie, you said that you are drinking water, but do you drink any carbohydrate/electrolyte-containing drinks, like gatorade, or other drinks with sodium? The reason I ask is because my mom was having dehydration problems after she was first diagnosed which were somehow related to her sugar level (which skyrocketed before she had surgery to remove her tumor) and her sodium levels. In general, I think when any of your electrolyte levels are off - you can experience dehydration. I'm not a doctor at all but wanted to give you something else to possibly discuss with your doctor. Praying for you too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamHol Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I don't have an answer for you .......... but I have my fingers crossed for your results. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 It is true that dehydration can cause headaches. Maybe you just need to drink even more fluids. Let us know what you find out. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi Joanie, Okay girl, lets not jump to conclusions here. Let's wait and see what the MRI shows. Then if and I say if there is something there, you will gets lots of opinions about your question. Meanwhile, keep fingers crossed and prayers sent out for positive (in a good way) results. Hang in there, honey. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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