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calcium deposit in brain found as cause to headaches
Someone please help. I have a dear friend that has been having severe headaches to the point of no meds would help. He had several MRIs and CT scans done and all were conclusive of a calcium deposit in the back of his head. Dr.'s told him the only fix was a surgical removal. The risks involved included paralysis and stroke, possible death. They also told him that within 3 yrs. the pain would become unbearable and he would start losing use of his body. Right now he doesn't view the surgery as an option for him and had just as soon face this head on. I can't stand the thought of losing my friend to this, especially so soon. Is there anything that can be done other than the surgery? I am despritely looking for any answers to help. If nothing else, is there anything that can be done to prolong his 3 yrs and give him some time to think this thru before making such a quick and irrational decision? HELP PLEASE!!!
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I hope they got more than one specialist opinion. Since your friend plans not to do surgery at present, you might look into trying to dissolve the deposit and have them ask about it. See PM.
Thank You so much for trying to head me in the right direction. I never received the private message. I will try to find someone in our area that knows about natural medicine. I just wish I knew where to look. But I will figure it out. If you would please, try to send me that private message again. Thank You Again. You have given me hope!
I tried to send you something by private messsage the same day I posted my post above, but it was in the middle of a lightening and thunder storm and the power went out. I looked later and looked like it went through, but I'm guessing not? I would think you would want to ask a doctor who knows about natural medicine. Please see PM for what I found on dissolving calcium deposits.
My friend doesn't have depression issues. He views this as something that isn't financially possible and the state health care system will not help him out. He has a daughter that is still dependant on her dad, and he doesn't like the risk of paralysis. He doesn't want to become a burden on anyone. Maybe in time he will accept the surgery, but at this time he says he has lived a good life and he's not going to worry about what the future holds for him as long as his daughter is taken care of and happy. I respect his decision, and will stand by him, but I can't help but to be scared for him. That is why I posted this, trying to see if there are any other options out there for him. The dissolving thing if possible would be worth a try. Anyone with more information on this please let me know.
He has had 2CT scans and 2MRIs with dye. All are conclusive. What kind of dr. would he need to see to determine if it can be dissolved? He has already been to several specialists and to his primary care dr. None of them have mentioned that it could possibly be dissolved.
Sorry to hear this. Your friend may come around as he processes this more. He still has a lot of time to decide about whether surgery is an option. There may be more going on than you know such as he might be suffering from depression. If anything you might try to see if he'd be willing to go to a counselor with you?
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