Symptoms

Hi all. Since end of January I've had this persistent pain in the left side of my head EVERYDAY which is worse when I wake up and doesn't leave. It's like a sharp dull pain and it's only on the left side of my head and doesn't move. I've lost quite a bit of weight without trying in the last few months that people have started to notice. I feel extremely nauseous 24/7. I find it hard to eat. I've vomited once. And I'm dizzy and light headed all the time. I've went to my gp and we've tried over 3 types of medications to help with the pain in my head as they thought it was migraines. No one has really been listening to me when I say I don't feel right at all. Last week I finally got referred for an MRI brain after an out of hours doctor was concerned and confused as to why no one has scanned my head yet. Of course I'm going to have to wait a while. I'm just worried it's something bad and it's been delayed for this many months. Has any one had any similar symptoms? 

  • Hello Orah183

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health concerns and that despite multiple visits to the GP you're no further forward with getting a diagnosis or improving your symptoms. It's understandable that you're feeling worried about what may be causing these issues. 

    Hopefully, you won't have to wait too long for the MRI and the results will bring some answers and reassurance. But in the meantime, we know how difficult it can be facing the uncertainty that comes with waiting. If it would help to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them. I know they would be happy to listen and offer any advice, information, and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you have some answers soon and that things begin to improve. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator