I spent the last 4 hours in the E.R........

I was at work and everything was fine, then all of a sudden.....I loose the vision in my right eye.....this has happened in the past but never have I had a headache and sick to my stomach at the same time......I had my very edge peripheral but the center was completely dark:noidea:

My first thought was migraine but the doctors dont think so.....

and I couldnt remember when the last time it happened until my best man reminded me that it had happened the morning of the wedding when we went fishing....it only lasted for a few minutes that day.....

so anyway the nurse gets a little rushed and sends me for a cat scan.....the doctor wants me to get an MRI, but tells me that my insurance will deny one or the other if they are done on the same day....so now I have to wait till wed, when I can see my primary and have him send me for an MRI...

so now I am pretty worried.....

I just want to know what it is.....so that I can stop thinking about it......

bowman,
that sucks. I hope you get to feeling better and get it figured out.

rick

I spent the last 4 hours in the E.R........

I was at work and everything was fine, then all of a sudden.....I loose the vision in my right eye.....this has happened in the past but never have I had a headache and sick to my stomach at the same time......I had my very edge peripheral but the center was completely dark:noidea:

My first thought was migraine but the doctors dont think so.....

and I couldnt remember when the last time it happened until my best man reminded me that it had happened the morning of the wedding when we went fishing....it only lasted for a few minutes that day.....

so anyway the nurse gets a little rushed and sends me for a cat scan.....the doctor wants me to get an MRI, but tells me that my insurance will deny one or the other if they are done on the same day....so now I have to wait till wed, when I can see my primary and have him send me for an MRI...

so now I am pretty worried.....

I just want to know what it is.....so that I can stop thinking about it......

What makes them think it is not a migraine? I know that a bad headache and nausea together can be of some concern. Maybe after you bumped your head etc. If you have a history of migraines I wouldn't be to concerned. If I got worried everytime that I threw up because of one I would be worried all the time. If you had something really wrong with you they would have seen it on the the CT anyway.

Ha bud PM me your phone number.

What makes them think it is not a migraine? I know that a bad headache and nausea together can be of some concern. Maybe after you bumped your head etc. If you have a history of migraines I wouldn't be to concerned. If I got worried everytime that I threw up because of one I would be worried all the time. If you had something really wrong with you they would have seen it on the the CT anyway.

yeah but in the past there was no pain or nausa(sp):noidea: :noidea:

Bowman, I hope your ok! Let us know what they find out.. My husband had that happen to him this weekend at a shoot in the hot sun all day.. worries me!

I hope that everything is OK with your tests. We will say a prayed for you.
Please let us know how everthing comes out.

Bowman, I hope your ok! Let us know what they find out.. My husband had that happen to him this weekend at a shoot in the hot sun all day.. worries me!

did he have any pain???


and by the way thanks for the prayers but I am not one to ask for much.....

did he have any pain???


and by the way thanks for the prayers but I am not one to ask for much.....

No, no pain..

No, no pain..

Did he stop sweating? If so that is the start of heat stroke setting in.

I will tell you one thing.Carrying around some salt tabs is a smart thing in the heat. Heat stroke kills a lot of people every year. It comes on quick and the only warning signs I know for sure is you stop sweating.

I get migraines if I try to go to long without caffeine. But I never have any vision trouble. Hope everything turns out fine.....

I get migraines if I try to go to long without caffeine. But I never have any vision trouble. Hope everything turns out fine.....

I know about those, I get them when I go 2 or more mornings with out coffee....

wow Bowman...that stinks! I hope everything turns out well...I'm sure it will. So do you have your vision back?...or did they send you home until the test Wed?

wow Bowman...that stinks! I hope everything turns out well...I'm sure it will. So do you have your vision back?...or did they send you home until the test Wed?

I have my vision back now...


nope it always last for about 3 hours....then its gone for 6 months or so.....

I had forgoten all about the 15 minute episode on the morning of my wedding.....:noidea:

Bowman,

When I get my migraines it starts with my vision going "out of focus". Kinda seems like I need glasses. This last for 10-15 minutes. Then I get the aura. This will usually start in one eye and travel to the other. In about 30 mins or so I am 90 blind. I cannot drive or anything. Then comes the headache. When the headache starts I get really really sick. I don't vommit all time, but it is only because I do my best not to. Like I said they did a CT. If there is anything there or suspect then they will/should have seen it. An MRI will give them a more detailed image of something they want to look at. I've been in your shoes before. The best thing for you to do is to stay off all the MD websites. I had a blocked salivary gland on my lip and after 2 hours of being on the internet I diagnosed myself with cancer. The question is.....was anything seen on the CT?

Probably side effects from the Holy Smokes BEAT DOWN:laugh: :laugh:




Seriously, hope you are ok...

Bowman,

When I get my migraines it starts with my vision going "out of focus". Kinda seems like I need glasses. This last for 10-15 minutes. Then I get the aura. This will usually start in one eye and travel to the other. In about 30 mins or so I am 90 blind. I cannot drive or anything. Then comes the headache. When the headache starts I get really really sick. I don't vommit all time, but it is only because I do my best not to. Like I said they did a CT. If there is anything there or suspect then they will/should have seen it. An MRI will give them a more detailed image of something they want to look at. I've been in your shoes before. The best thing for you to do is to stay off all the MD websites. I had a blocked salivary gland on my lip and after 2 hours of being on the internet I diagnosed myself with cancer. The question is.....was anything seen on the CT?

nothing on the ct scan.....I dont even know what the MD websites are......

although when we were trying to figure out Maries problem, her grandmother used something on the internet, and had her hodgkins diagnosed before the doctors did......and she was 100% right:noidea:

Probably side effects from the Holy Smokes BEAT DOWN:laugh: :laugh:




Seriously, hope you are ok...

man if only this happened that day.....hehehe.....could have used that....:laugh:

Bowman,

When I get my migraines it starts with my vision going "out of focus". Kinda seems like I need glasses. This last for 10-15 minutes. Then I get the aura. This will usually start in one eye and travel to the other. In about 30 mins or so I am 90 blind. I cannot drive or anything. Then comes the headache. When the headache starts I get really really sick. I don't vommit all time, but it is only because I do my best not to. Like I said they did a CT. If there is anything there or suspect then they will/should have seen it. An MRI will give them a more detailed image of something they want to look at. I've been in your shoes before. The best thing for you to do is to stay off all the MD websites. I had a blocked salivary gland on my lip and after 2 hours of being on the internet I diagnosed myself with cancer. The question is.....was anything seen on the CT?
I agree 100% about the MD sights and Ive had the same as you sniper since I was a kid it comes and goes though sometimes a year before I have one that bad had the CT also I wouldnt worry yourself Bowman thats the worse thing you can do all it causes is anxiety just chill and shoot your Bow youll be fine Bro.

I will tell you one thing.Carrying around some salt tabs is a smart thing in the heat. Heat stroke kills a lot of people every year. It comes on quick and the only warning signs I know for sure is you stop sweating.

I think your right.. and i intend on getting some salt tabs. It was in the 90's and very humid here, i was on tagert 25 when i stopped sweating,got cold chills, goosebumps.. i drank more water and rested, and felt better aftera bit..we both drank lots and lots of water.. But neither of us thought enough ahead to bring gatorade or similar..his vision went blury, wasnt having chills, but said he wasnt hot.. i put cold rags on him anyway and got him a gatorade.. not a good feeling... will be better prepared next time..

sucks getting old.

I agree 100% about the MD sights and Ive had the same as you sniper since I was a kid it comes and goes though sometimes a year before I have one that bad had the CT also I wouldnt worry yourself Bowman thats the worse thing you can do all it causes is anxiety just chill and shoot your Bow youll be fine Bro.

I am goingto lay off the bow tonight but will be shooting tomorow....thats for sure....

I think your right.. and i intend on getting some salt tabs. It was in the 90's and very humid here, i was on tagert 25 when i stopped sweating,got cold chills, goosebumps.. i drank more water and rested, and felt better aftera bit..we both drank lots and lots of water.. But neither of us thought enough ahead to bring gatorade or similar..his vision went blury, wasnt having chills, but said he wasnt hot.. i put cold rags on him anyway and got him a gatorade.. not a good feeling... will be better prepared next time..

sucks getting old.

unfortunatly I dont think it has anything to do w/being old....:noidea:

unfortunatly I dont think it has anything to do w/being old....:noidea:

oh... well, i like to blame alot of things on age... senility is one excuse. :biggrin1:

Yes it sucks getting old (before your time) I have just went through all the Docs with the same problem as Bowman has. After all the test every thing showed fine. In great health he said. He thinks the vision problem I have is migraine Ora, with out the head aches. I never get head aches. I have learned how to keep from getting them. But I have had a foot doctor tell me my feet are used up. lol Just plain used up. Have you ever heard such a thing. So are quacks.

Yes it sucks getting old (before your time) I have just went through all the Docs with the same problem as Bowman has. After all the test every thing showed fine. In great health he said. He thinks the vision problem I have is migraine Ora, with out the head aches. I never get head aches. I have learned how to keep from getting them. But I have had a foot doctor tell me my feet are used up. lol Just plain used up. Have you ever heard such a thing. So are quacks.

Sounds like your Docs are the same as ours..

Ive had this kinda problem in the past!
Get your eye sight checked.
The headach's are cluster headachs
I had them they pop up at certain times come from servier eye strain.
Mine were from driving squenting looking at signs
later that night i would be rolling in the floor with bad headachs this went on for a couple of years with mri & cts and scan after scan until the doctors sayed:your far-sighted at age 30
Check your eyes, & hope thats all :biggrin1:

Yes it sucks getting old (before your time) I have just went through all the Docs with the same problem as Bowman has. After all the test every thing showed fine. In great health he said. He thinks the vision problem I have is migraine Ora, with out the head aches. I never get head aches. I have learned how to keep from getting them. But I have had a foot doctor tell me my feet are used up. lol Just plain used up. Have you ever heard such a thing. So are quacks.Looks like your ready for the glue factory QSA:laugh:

Ive had this kinda problem in the past!
Get your eye sight checked.
The headach's are cluster headachs
I had them they pop up at certain times come from servier eye strain.
Mine were from driving squenting looking at signs
later that night i would be rolling in the floor with bad headachs this went on for a couple of years with mri & cts and scan after scan until the doctors sayed:your far-sighted at age 30
Check your eyes, & hope thats all :biggrin1:

i am headed to the eye doctor as soon as I get the referal from my primary....

Looks like your ready for the glue factory QSA:laugh:

dude thats not the least bit funny..........:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Bowman, Keep us posted as to what you find out. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. We are all family here:cool: I'm sure everything will be fine.

Dan

Bowman, Keep us posted as to what you find out. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. We are all family here:cool: I'm sure everything will be fine.

Dan


everything has to be fine........"I am gonna live forever if the good die young":laugh: :laugh:

i am headed to the eye doctor as soon as I get the referal from my primary....

And ya,we do get old!
If ya need any info about cluster headache's
Or how to handle them call me!
Ken:biggrin1:

Looks like your ready for the glue factory QSA:laugh:

Yep I have one foot in the bottle.

But at least I do not have a PSE tattoo. lol

Get yourself checked out thoroughly but don't drive yourself nuts until you know something for sure.

Our prayers are with you.

Get yourself checked out thoroughly but don't drive yourself nuts until you know something for sure.

Our prayers are with you.

I know, I know....you would hate to loose your "poster" boy......

I lost my sight not my sence of humor.......:laugh:

Dude that sucks. I hope it just turns out to be bad eyes as KBO has suggested. And if only the good die young you are very safe.:laugh: Be sure to keep us informed.

I hope everything turns out alright.

Good Luck man.....:amen:

We're pullin' for 'ya.........:rockon: :rockon:

so anyway the nurse gets a little rushed and sends me for a cat scan.....the doctor wants me to get an MRI, but tells me that my insurance will deny one or the other if they are done on the same day....so now I have to wait till wed, when I can see my primary and have him send me for an MRI...



Does anyone else find this to be the most desturbing part of the story:mad:

I am sure all will work out, and we are pulling for you that there isnt any serious issues Bowman.

But You just gotta love the way insurance companies opporate:doh:

Does anyone else find this to be the most desturbing part of the story:mad:

I am sure all will work out, and we are pulling for you that there isnt any serious issues Bowman.

But You just gotta love the way insurance companies opporate:doh:

yup and if i die in the mean time they will have no problem paying my daughter, my life insurance policy, but $1000 is to much:doh: :doh:

Hope everything turns out alright! Maybe its just eye strain from trying to see all those 12 rings this past weekend? Good luck and let us know.

Sounds to me like your setting up an excuse for the next shoot...Oh my eye, MY EYE....I CAN'T SEE!! :tape: ... ...just kiddin' bud hope eveythings ok:hug: :amen:

all you need is a big ol :hug:

hope ya get better soon!

HMO's. They make money by rationing healthcare, limiting access, and tell providers how little they will pay on a "take it or we send patients to somewhere else who will" attitude. Don't get me started.

Get yourself checked out thoroughly but don't drive yourself nuts until you know something for sure.

Our prayers are with you.

Ditto, I had an experience once where I just lost my sight. Scared the crap out of me. I was a work talking to a coworker and then it just got dark. Couldn't see for a few minutes but then it gradually focused back. Still don't know what was the cause.:noidea:

good luck, we'll send our prayers too!

-jim

Wow things happen fast around here. Don't check the site all day and bam trouble in the air. You take it easy Bowman....things will be fine...we'll be hoping for the best for ya.:hug:

If you go blind we will get you a seeing-eye Groundhog to lead you around the range. That way we can still enjoy your company.

It's a shame that for the money that they charge for health insurance that you have to wait inbetween test. Your doctor should be running your health treatments and test not some insurance geek sitting at a desk at some hidden location.

Good luck Bowman.

It's a shame that for the money that they charge for health insurance that you have to wait inbetween test. Your doctor should be running your health treatments and test not some insurance geek sitting at a desk at some hidden location.
Good luck Bowman.

yeah hidden, because I may find them other wise:mad:

I gotta say Bowman, I was waiting for the joke. I guess now that you are serious. Kinda like the boy that cried "wolf". Definately get your eyes checked by an optomitrist and maybe an optimologist. GL.

I can't beleive they put you off.
That happened to me in the Summer of 1999. Doc said I had a 'mini' stroke... I never had it happen again but I increased my water intake by about 10 times since then. He said that sometimes being dehydrated can cause such things (along with pizza, burgers, beer, chips, hot dogs, pretzels, sode pop, etc...)

I hope you're feeling better. Drink tons of water and stay hydrated.

Ron

I gotta say Bowman, I was waiting for the joke. I guess now that you are serious. Kinda like the boy that cried "wolf". Definately get your eyes checked by an optomitrist and maybe an optimologist. GL.

i wish it were a joke......but if you like a I got one for you all......

I can't beleive they put you off.
That happened to me in the Summer of 1999. Doc said I had a 'mini' stroke... I never had it happen again but I increased my water intake by about 10 times since then. He said that sometimes being dehydrated can cause such things (along with pizza, burgers, beer, chips, hot dogs, pretzels, sode pop, etc...)

I hope you're feeling better. Drink tons of water and stay hydrated.

Ron

yeah I started drinking more, and feel a little better buit like I sadi this only happens every so often.....

Hey Prayers comin at ya...hope your ok...
or is this just a pre-excuse for when I whoop ya on Sunday???:lol:

Hey Prayers comin at ya...hope your ok...
or is this just a pre-excuse for when I whoop ya on Sunday???:lol:

nah.....but I was thinking of changing it up on Sunday.....

Hey Bowman hang in there, I hope all is well.

Hey Bowman hang in there, I hope all is well.

thanks Joe......

Wow.......who would have thought you had this many friends.:tape:

Wow.......who would have thought you had this many friends.:tape:

Where??:D ...........

Where??:D ...........

ummmmmm Hoyt...is that a kitten on your boobie? Nice boobies, btw! :biggrin1:

ummmmmm Hoyt...is that a kitten on your boobie? Nice boobies, btw! :biggrin1:


:spit:

rick

ummmmmm Hoyt...is that a kitten on your boobie? Nice boobies, btw! :biggrin1:

shhhhhhhh Im sleeping .....thanks

I hope all is well for ya chucklehead!

Can't take tha pressure can ya kid. :biggrin1:

Just raggin' ya

My prayers are with ya and I know taht we serve a God who is able and willing ta help us out ,
1 thing we ahve ta do other than asj=k is believe that he will do what we ask.
i am on yore team on this one Ol bud.
:pray: Smokes

Can't take tha pressure can ya kid. :biggrin1:

Just raggin' ya

My prayers are with ya and I know taht we serve a God who is able and willing ta help us out ,
1 thing we ahve ta do other than asj=k is believe that he will do what we ask.
i am on yore team on this one Ol bud.
:pray: Smokes

with so many medical conditions being thrown at me at every turn....its amazing we live as long as we do....:p

Maybe it's all the beta-blockers you've been taking :bowl:

hey bowman our prayers are with you. hope ever thing works out for you.

I spent the last 4 hours in the E.R........

I was at work and everything was fine, then all of a sudden.....I loose the vision in my right eye.....this has happened in the past but never have I had a headache and sick to my stomach at the same time......I had my very edge peripheral but the center was completely dark:noidea:

My first thought was migraine but the doctors dont think so.....

and I couldnt remember when the last time it happened until my best man reminded me that it had happened the morning of the wedding when we went fishing....it only lasted for a few minutes that day.....

so anyway the nurse gets a little rushed and sends me for a cat scan.....the doctor wants me to get an MRI, but tells me that my insurance will deny one or the other if they are done on the same day....so now I have to wait till wed, when I can see my primary and have him send me for an MRI...

so now I am pretty worried.....

I just want to know what it is.....so that I can stop thinking about it......
man the same thing happend to a buddy of mine, It was a brain tumor:faint:

man the same thing happend to a buddy of mine, It was a brain tumor:faint:
Just pullen your leg, ILL keep you in my preyers

Just pullen your leg, ILL keep you in my preyers



not FUNNY:laugh:

"It's Not A Tumor!"

You know something like this happened to me about 10 days ago. I was in downtown Chicago visiting my baby sister for the day. We went to the Art Institute of Chicago and walked around for couple of hours and just as we were leaving I started to feel a little sick at my stomach, then the headache started, then about a few minutes later I got cold chilled (and it was over 90 degrees outside), I felt week in my knees and I had a hard time standing, and my vision started to get fuzzy. I started seeing spots, and couldnt keep my eyes open because it just made me feel sick. So anyway we back to my sisters house and I layed down for a little bit, till I got to feeling somewhat better. But after five days the headache still persisted, and the dizziness and what not, so I went to see my doc, and they sent to me for a CT Scan, nothing really showed up on the CT so they sent me for an MRI, after waiting several days for the results they called and told me that I had a mild stroke.

That diagnosis came out of no where! I mean I had felt perfectly fine up to that point and I had to reason to think that I could have/or would have had a stroke. I am only 36. This getting old stuff really sux.
So now I have to go back to my doc so they can work up some sort of treatment plan. Not sure what is going to happen, but I can tell you I really wasnt prepaired for this.

Anyway, I wish you good luck on you tests.

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