This is where it all began . . .

By Alicia

This is where it all began.

Previous to this, my daughter called mom to ask about a bird she saw in our backyard.  Mike suggested calling Nana because she is the family birder.  Miriam spoke with Nana for about 40 minutes or so and the whole time, Nana was confused about who she was talking to.

I called mom later and she described a terrible headache that wouldn't go away.  I encouraged her to go to the doctor.  Here is the email she sent back.

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Char Mitchell
ent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 2:36 PM
Subject: Doctor

I am home now.  I had a shot at the base of my skull it has three different medications in it.
1.a short acting anesthetic agent, similar to a what a dentist uses.  2nd, an anesthetic agent lasting about 6 hour. and the 3rd is the cortisone which will be the medication offering the best result, hopefully the cure  In about 6 hour the site of the injection may be more painful than before the injection procedure.
I have a survey I need to fill out and mail to Dr. Baker.
1. pain before the injection from zero to 10  (extreme pain
2. pain one hour after the injection from zero to 10 extreme pain.
3. Pain one day after the injection from zero to 10 (extreme pain)
If it doens't get better, than I need to return to his office for a follow up.

Hope this shot helps me.  It was either a shot or to take  3Ibuprofen 3  times a day. or (600 mg) a day.  That's a lot of meds into the stomach.

Anyway, i'll let you all know at the end of the week, how is is going for me.

Love you

Mom