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My art opening last week was great! Unfortunately, I was not well for about a week and a half before it with what I thought was a sinus infection, and I’m still not. Besides the ongoing headaches, I had some “visual disturbances” the night before the opening. Then the morning of the opening, my head hurt so badly, I thought I probably should go to the emergency room. But of course I didn’t because I was afraid they would keep me, and I’d miss the opening. And there was no way I was going to miss it. Luckily I was okay for the opening, and was ecstatic with the turnout.
But, things went downhill from there. I slept the entire weekend, and Sunday morning, I noticed one pupil was twice the size of the other. So I went to the doctor on Monday. And long story not so short, I had to go to the hospital to have a head CT done. Along with all of the symptoms I had, my blood pressure was also very high, which is unusual for me. Everything pointed to a big red flag. The head CT was to be sure nothing serious was happening to me.
The results showed that I do indeed have a sinus infection. But they also showed I have an arachnoid cyst on my brain that is 4.2cm x 2.3cm. Scary. It could be why I suffer so much from headaches. I always thought the headaches were migraines or from my neck problems, but they could be from the cyst on my brain. I also have some other ongoing symptoms that I never thought too much about because I always thought there was one reason or another for them.
To add insult to injury, the antibiotics I was taking this week for my sinus infection weren’t working! Hopefully the new one I’ve started taking will. Today I wasn’t feeling that great. I’m pretty scared by all of this, and I’m also frustrated because I’m getting more behind in my work, and have a lot of things I need & want to do. So I decided it would be good to work in my journal about this.
I have an appointment with a neurologist mid-February. So I’ll find out more then. But, if my cyst needs to be treated, that means brain surgery, which needless to say, is scary.
I am sending big hugs, love and prayers…I could feel the scary as you were telling the story…holding you in my heart.
I am wishing you all the best. It must indeed be pretty scary to be hit with all this news at once. I hope you have lots of support with friends and family close by. Please know all your fans are rooting for you!
Traci, I am thinking of you and worried too. It was really a good idea to focus on your journal and your art. I think that will help through the weeks ahead.
Sending healing thoughts and wishes your way. I am sorry you are going through this frightening time. Thank you for being brave and sharing this. I hope you receive all the love and support you need and return to health quickly!
I will be sending prayers and well wishes your way. I am sorry and can only imagine how scary this is for you. Huge cyber hug to you.
Thinking of you, Traci. Hopefully things will be okay for you. {Hugs}
My cousin had brain surgery last month. It is a scary thing to contemplate but she is doing better.
I am sending all the good vibes I have your way.
I’m glad your was great, but so very sorry to hear about the arachnoid cyst. Too scary. Sending healing vibes ~~~ your way and (((hugs)))
Stay inspired!
oops – it should have read
I’m glad your art opening was great!
Stay inspired!
No need to worry. You are not done here yet. You still have a lot of giving and growing to do. Glad they found the cyst and hope you don’t need invasive treatments to get it gone. Until then stay positive as we all will for you.
Glad your art opening went so well. That is great!!
Peace~
Dawn
I’m so sorry to hear that you are unwell. At least you have some information about what may be causing your headaches, although it may be unsettling. It is possible that there may be an uncomplicated solution, so try to remain hopeful. I do hope you are at least feeling better soon from the sinus infection.
I wish I could make all the pain and angst go away by snapping my fingers! Stay calm and positive. Nothing was ever solved by worry, but you already know that. Sending wishes for a complete, fast, and pain-free recovery, and for the best possible outcome! Perhaps finding this will cure all the other symptoms you mention, so maybe instead of a bad thing, this is the beginning of a much brighter future for you!
Breathe.
Nice big, slow breaths. And lots of hugs. Especially the cats — they love you unconditionally.
Hi Traci, You don’t know me but I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts & prayers. I wish you “Healing” &
eace”. I also wanted to tell you I am FINALLY art journalling, & it happened when I bought your book Art Journal Workshop. It is an amazing book full of techniques and inspiration. So I sincerely Thank You for getting me going. Theres no stopping me now. Please be well & again Thank You Traci.
Courage! I keep my fingers crossed for you. Love from switzerland, Regula
Lovey, I just stumbled across your blog in the throes of Super Bowl boredom….
I am very concerned for your health problems. Send healing thoughts your way. Stay strong. Take time for yourself. Heal. linda
So sorry to hear you’re having to deal with this. Sending you might hugs and blessings for a quick and easy resolution. Will be keeping you in my thoughts!
How are you today? Any better? Please say yes! You are in my thoughts and prayers even though I only know you through your blog and you have no way of knowing me at all. But this I know for certain sure (nod to Oprah) – you are an important piece of the universe and we all need you at this critical time…and we need you in fine form. So breathe in some healing energy and trust your body knows how to deal with cysts and sinusitis and anything else that comes its way. All is well and so are you!
sending love and hugs during this stressful time for you.
Sending you prayers for healing and shrinking of the cyst. I hope you have healers working on you. I do distance healing – Reiki- and can send you some. I just need a yes from you. I am a fan of your work and sometimes check in on your blog.
May your spirit soar with ease.