Doctors Appointments

Mark, used to suffer from cluster headaches but has not had one in several years. The headaches are definitely as severe but on the opposite of his head. This can happen, but not usually, maybe it is because of his head injury. He went to the family doctor today and got a prescription for Oxygen. Cluster headache's can come on with the change of season usually spring and fall and the cluster can last up to two months. With a headache the blood vessels constrict,the oxygen will open up the vessel's and the headache will be less severe. Mark has medications for this but by the time the headache is upon him it takes awhile for the medicine to kick in. Tomorrow, we have a doctors appointment with a Neurologist and on Monday back to the Infectious Disease doctor. We may also stop in at TIRR the rehab facility. Every day is progress and a headache will not slow us down. And, yes, his headaches effect me because usually they happen about a hour after I get to sleep and Mark's pain is heard all over the house. (They are very severe!!!)
It sure is easier getting him in and out of the car with only the walker......And, he's been pulling himself into his parent's truck...I wonder what the doctor's would say about that....Probably, not what they would recommend. And, since Mark's doing so good ...No therapy!!!! Maybe, a vacation will be in our near future......maybe, I just need one!!!! I am counting my blessing's each and every day. A special Thank you to Wayman and Sharon (Mark's Parents)for making my life easier, helping me with Mark's care and around the house.....keeping me sane...what a blessing..
A wish for Love, and good health to all of you. Betty