Pounding In Her Head
Pounding In Her Head
Yasmin can feel pounding in her head as she watches Dr. Jones walk into the room, gripping her test results. She can see the look of fear and confusion wash over his face. “I’ve been a doctor for 25 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this before,” he said, his voice calm yet startled.
Yasmin can feel pounding in her head as she watches Dr. Jones walk into the room, gripping her test results. She can see the look of fear and confusion wash over his face. “I’ve been a doctor for 25 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this before,” he said, his voice calm yet startled.
![Pounding In Her Head](/fp/static/_d_35b8fc08-060a-4b85-aa0b-9b182818f5e9.jpeg)
![Pounding In Her Head](/fp/static/_m_35b8fc08-060a-4b85-aa0b-9b182818f5e9.jpeg)
She Loved To Travel
![She Loved To Travel](/fp/static/_d_35b8fc08-060a-4b85-aa0b-9b182818f5e9.jpeg)
![She Loved To Travel](/fp/static/_m_35b8fc08-060a-4b85-aa0b-9b182818f5e9.jpeg)
Yasmin’s heart starts to race, and her headache burns even more now. It was as if somebody had an open flame to her forehead. At first, she thought her headaches were down to stress and tiredness. But she was so wrong. The real reason for her headaches was something truly unimaginable.
Yasmin’s heart starts to race, and her headache burns even more now. It was as if somebody had an open flame to her forehead. At first, she thought her headaches were down to stress and tiredness. But she was so wrong. The real reason for her headaches was something truly unimaginable.
She Loved To Travel
For as long as she could remember, Yasmin Smith had always had a spot of wanderlust. From backpacking China in her teen years to cruising around the Bahamas with her husband, Yasmin loved to travel and see the wonderful sights that the world has to offer.
For as long as she could remember, Yasmin Smith had always had a spot of wanderlust. From backpacking China in her teen years to cruising around the Bahamas with her husband, Yasmin loved to travel and see the wonderful sights that the world has to offer.
![She Loved To Travel](/fp/static/_d_1f4f1330-5c31-45a3-b96f-3143d22c7ad0.jpeg)
![She Loved To Travel](/fp/static/_m_1f4f1330-5c31-45a3-b96f-3143d22c7ad0.jpeg)
A Family Affair
![A Family Affair](/fp/static/_d_1f4f1330-5c31-45a3-b96f-3143d22c7ad0.jpeg)
![A Family Affair](/fp/static/_m_1f4f1330-5c31-45a3-b96f-3143d22c7ad0.jpeg)
But this budding adventurer had no idea that a trip to the doctors would uncover something truly horrific.
But this budding adventurer had no idea that a trip to the doctors would uncover something truly horrific.
A Family Affair
Despite having two kids, Yasmin refused to let this stop her from traveling the world. As soon as her two kids were old enough, she took them along with her on her journey around the globe.
Despite having two kids, Yasmin refused to let this stop her from traveling the world. As soon as her two kids were old enough, she took them along with her on her journey around the globe.
![A Family Affair](/fp/static/_d_41a25e49-ae1a-4174-be22-c3da90e40a14.jpeg)
![A Family Affair](/fp/static/_m_41a25e49-ae1a-4174-be22-c3da90e40a14.jpeg)
The First Headache
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![The First Headache](/fp/static/_m_41a25e49-ae1a-4174-be22-c3da90e40a14.jpeg)
Her two kids loved it - every day they got to see different and exciting things. Their recent trip was to Mexico a few years ago, and everybody loved it. But this thrill-seeker mom was about to have her life turned upside down.
Her two kids loved it - every day they got to see different and exciting things. Their recent trip was to Mexico a few years ago, and everybody loved it. But this thrill-seeker mom was about to have her life turned upside down.
The First Headache
It was in winter when Yasmin woke up with a headache. As soon as she opened her eyes and saw the morning light creep through the windows, she felt a burning sensation in her head.
It was in winter when Yasmin woke up with a headache. As soon as she opened her eyes and saw the morning light creep through the windows, she felt a burning sensation in her head.
![The First Headache](/fp/static/_d_dcf426f4-2c18-46ee-8dbc-b74fb305831b.jpeg)
![The First Headache](/fp/static/_m_dcf426f4-2c18-46ee-8dbc-b74fb305831b.jpeg)
What Was Going On?
![What Was Going On?](/fp/static/_d_dcf426f4-2c18-46ee-8dbc-b74fb305831b.jpeg)
![What Was Going On?](/fp/static/_m_dcf426f4-2c18-46ee-8dbc-b74fb305831b.jpeg)
But, as most mothers are aware, moms don’t have a day off. So instead, she swallowed some pain killers and brushed it off as just tiredness. But she was so wrong.
But, as most mothers are aware, moms don’t have a day off. So instead, she swallowed some pain killers and brushed it off as just tiredness. But she was so wrong.
What Was Going On?
The headaches had started to last for weeks now, and every morning, like clockwork Yasmin woke up with a pounding in her head.
The headaches had started to last for weeks now, and every morning, like clockwork Yasmin woke up with a pounding in her head.
![What Was Going On?](/fp/static/_d_140967d1-a5ff-4118-8786-cfea3a0f17fd.jpeg)
![What Was Going On?](/fp/static/_m_140967d1-a5ff-4118-8786-cfea3a0f17fd.jpeg)
In Even More Pain
![In Even More Pain](/fp/static/_d_140967d1-a5ff-4118-8786-cfea3a0f17fd.jpeg)
![In Even More Pain](/fp/static/_m_140967d1-a5ff-4118-8786-cfea3a0f17fd.jpeg)
She had taken all the suitable medication, was drinking plenty of water, and getting at least 7 hours of sleep. So what was the matter? When she finally found out the truth she was frozen in her tracks.
She had taken all the suitable medication, was drinking plenty of water, and getting at least 7 hours of sleep. So what was the matter? When she finally found out the truth she was frozen in her tracks.
In Even More Pain
The few weeks of waking up with headaches turned into months, which then turned into a full year. 352 days had gone by, and every single one of those days, Yasmin’s head was bursting with pain.
The few weeks of waking up with headaches turned into months, which then turned into a full year. 352 days had gone by, and every single one of those days, Yasmin’s head was bursting with pain.
![In Even More Pain](/fp/static/_d_6567f466-4aab-42cf-b305-1ff7cdd26c11.jpeg)
![In Even More Pain](/fp/static/_m_6567f466-4aab-42cf-b305-1ff7cdd26c11.jpeg)
She Had To Get Answers
![She Had To Get Answers](/fp/static/_d_6567f466-4aab-42cf-b305-1ff7cdd26c11.jpeg)
![She Had To Get Answers](/fp/static/_m_6567f466-4aab-42cf-b305-1ff7cdd26c11.jpeg)
Little did Yasmin know what was happening inside her brain.
Little did Yasmin know what was happening inside her brain.
She Had To Get Answers
Enough was enough for Yasmin. The burning sensation in her head was becoming too unbearable now. Not to mention her sight was sometimes blurry, which affected her daily mom duties.
Enough was enough for Yasmin. The burning sensation in her head was becoming too unbearable now. Not to mention her sight was sometimes blurry, which affected her daily mom duties.
![She Had To Get Answers](/fp/static/_d_b2ee2d08-37a8-466a-9623-e09204f9f543.jpeg)
![She Had To Get Answers](/fp/static/_m_b2ee2d08-37a8-466a-9623-e09204f9f543.jpeg)
Visiting The Doctor
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![Visiting The Doctor](/fp/static/_m_b2ee2d08-37a8-466a-9623-e09204f9f543.jpeg)
Yasmin became helpless and was a shell of herself. She wanted answers, but when Yasmin finally got them she was left feeling sick to her stomach.
Yasmin became helpless and was a shell of herself. She wanted answers, but when Yasmin finally got them she was left feeling sick to her stomach.
Visiting The Doctor
Yasmin knew something strange was going on so she bit the bullet and went to visit her local doctor. She arrived and sat in the waiting room, watching the clock on the wall go round and round.
Yasmin knew something strange was going on so she bit the bullet and went to visit her local doctor. She arrived and sat in the waiting room, watching the clock on the wall go round and round.
![Visiting The Doctor](/fp/static/_d_7b03440e-9ee5-4725-b6fc-416277fee8f0.jpeg)
![Visiting The Doctor](/fp/static/_m_7b03440e-9ee5-4725-b6fc-416277fee8f0.jpeg)
Finding Out The Truth
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![Finding Out The Truth](/fp/static/_m_7b03440e-9ee5-4725-b6fc-416277fee8f0.jpeg)
Nothing could have prepared Yasmin for what the doctors were about to uncover.
Nothing could have prepared Yasmin for what the doctors were about to uncover.
Finding Out The Truth
Yasmin's name was called out and she walked into Dr. Jones’ office. She sat down and told him about the headaches. Straight away Dr. Jones was concerned.
Yasmin's name was called out and she walked into Dr. Jones’ office. She sat down and told him about the headaches. Straight away Dr. Jones was concerned.
![Finding Out The Truth](/fp/static/_d_a15a17e9-c4ff-4058-9470-494334f44e52.jpeg)
![Finding Out The Truth](/fp/static/_m_a15a17e9-c4ff-4058-9470-494334f44e52.jpeg)
A 25 Year Career
![A 25 Year Career](/fp/static/_d_a15a17e9-c4ff-4058-9470-494334f44e52.jpeg)
![A 25 Year Career](/fp/static/_m_a15a17e9-c4ff-4058-9470-494334f44e52.jpeg)
He swiftly got to work and decided to scan Yasmin’s brain. But what this doctor found, left him lost for words.
He swiftly got to work and decided to scan Yasmin’s brain. But what this doctor found, left him lost for words.
A 25 Year Career
Dr. Jones had been a doctor for 25 years. He absolutely loved his job; he knew he was making a difference in someone’s life every time he walked out his front door.
Dr. Jones had been a doctor for 25 years. He absolutely loved his job; he knew he was making a difference in someone’s life every time he walked out his front door.
![A 25 Year Career](/fp/static/_d_e07918d4-4f0f-4dec-afc0-19db6436869f.jpeg)
![A 25 Year Career](/fp/static/_m_e07918d4-4f0f-4dec-afc0-19db6436869f.jpeg)
Growing By The Minute
![Growing By The Minute](/fp/static/_d_e07918d4-4f0f-4dec-afc0-19db6436869f.jpeg)
![Growing By The Minute](/fp/static/_m_e07918d4-4f0f-4dec-afc0-19db6436869f.jpeg)
And in all those years, he thought he had seen it all. But he had never seen anything like this before.
And in all those years, he thought he had seen it all. But he had never seen anything like this before.
Growing By The Minute
Dr. Jones gasped when he saw what was inside Yasmin. You see, the results showed that there was indeed something inside Yasmin. And it was definitely cause for alarm. You see Yasmin had a tapeworm.
Dr. Jones gasped when he saw what was inside Yasmin. You see, the results showed that there was indeed something inside Yasmin. And it was definitely cause for alarm. You see Yasmin had a tapeworm.
![Growing By The Minute](/fp/static/_d_434c97ba-9c98-4eae-aaf0-f63e678d605a.jpeg)
![Growing By The Minute](/fp/static/_m_434c97ba-9c98-4eae-aaf0-f63e678d605a.jpeg)
He Had To Be Quick
![He Had To Be Quick](/fp/static/_d_434c97ba-9c98-4eae-aaf0-f63e678d605a.jpeg)
![He Had To Be Quick](/fp/static/_m_434c97ba-9c98-4eae-aaf0-f63e678d605a.jpeg)
And it was growing by the minute.
And it was growing by the minute.
He Had To Be Quick
Dr. Jones told Yasmin the truth and she was devastated and disgusted at what was living inside her. She felt sick to her stomach, she just wanted them out ASAP.
Dr. Jones told Yasmin the truth and she was devastated and disgusted at what was living inside her. She felt sick to her stomach, she just wanted them out ASAP.
![He Had To Be Quick](/fp/static/_d_08d32801-b55a-48f9-ab63-7008b76ecadd.jpeg)
![He Had To Be Quick](/fp/static/_m_08d32801-b55a-48f9-ab63-7008b76ecadd.jpeg)
2 Years Ago
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![2 Years Ago](/fp/static/_m_08d32801-b55a-48f9-ab63-7008b76ecadd.jpeg)
Dr. Jones knew he had to be quick and remove the tapeworms, but hundreds of questions flooded his mind. The main question? How exactly did the tapeworm get in there?
Dr. Jones knew he had to be quick and remove the tapeworms, but hundreds of questions flooded his mind. The main question? How exactly did the tapeworm get in there?
2 Years Ago
After talking to Yasmin, Dr. Jones concluded that the tapeworm could have been picked during her trip to Mexico two years ago.
After talking to Yasmin, Dr. Jones concluded that the tapeworm could have been picked during her trip to Mexico two years ago.
![2 Years Ago](/fp/static/_d_d69b3493-ef79-48ee-9a8b-b8dfe540c077.jpeg)
![2 Years Ago](/fp/static/_m_d69b3493-ef79-48ee-9a8b-b8dfe540c077.jpeg)
Bad Luck
![Bad Luck](/fp/static/_d_d69b3493-ef79-48ee-9a8b-b8dfe540c077.jpeg)
![Bad Luck](/fp/static/_m_d69b3493-ef79-48ee-9a8b-b8dfe540c077.jpeg)
You see, Yasmin might have eaten food that was contaminated. But what the doctor was about to tell Yasmin next changed her world.
You see, Yasmin might have eaten food that was contaminated. But what the doctor was about to tell Yasmin next changed her world.
Bad Luck
Normally most parasites just go right through you, but in Yasmin’s case, it was down to pure bad luck that the parasite got into her bloodstream.
Normally most parasites just go right through you, but in Yasmin’s case, it was down to pure bad luck that the parasite got into her bloodstream.
![Bad Luck](/fp/static/_d_d14b42da-b208-44b2-97f4-8a38de51cddb.jpeg)
![Bad Luck](/fp/static/_m_d14b42da-b208-44b2-97f4-8a38de51cddb.jpeg)
Removing The Tapeworms
![Removing The Tapeworms](/fp/static/_d_d14b42da-b208-44b2-97f4-8a38de51cddb.jpeg)
![Removing The Tapeworms](/fp/static/_m_d14b42da-b208-44b2-97f4-8a38de51cddb.jpeg)
As time went by, and as the parasite started to grow, fluid backed up in her brain which caused her headaches. With all this information, Dr. Jones knew he had to get to work. He had to remove the eight tapeworms from Yasmin’s brain.
As time went by, and as the parasite started to grow, fluid backed up in her brain which caused her headaches. With all this information, Dr. Jones knew he had to get to work. He had to remove the eight tapeworms from Yasmin’s brain.
Removing The Tapeworms
Dr. Jones swiftly removed the tapeworms and thankfully, albeit a long and stressful surgery, it was successful.
Dr. Jones swiftly removed the tapeworms and thankfully, albeit a long and stressful surgery, it was successful.
![Removing The Tapeworms](/fp/static/_d_004dfcfa-ca3b-45d2-9545-2c154f789f57.jpeg)
![Removing The Tapeworms](/fp/static/_m_004dfcfa-ca3b-45d2-9545-2c154f789f57.jpeg)
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For Yasmin, she was super grateful that this gross and intrusive incident didn’t cost her life. She insists she’s still going to travel the world, but this time, she’ll be eating her own food.
For Yasmin, she was super grateful that this gross and intrusive incident didn’t cost her life. She insists she’s still going to travel the world, but this time, she’ll be eating her own food.