What is Psuedotumor-Cerebri

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), sometimes called benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) or pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a neurological disorder that is characterized by...

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ok so i called them again and i got my date it is the 3rd december 4 weeks away but atleast it is something to look forward to atlest but another 4 weeks of headaches not looking forward to it may have to go in and beg for something in the mean time
Posted on 11/09/09, 03:11 am
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Reply #1 - 11/09/09  5:21am
" Thats great news! Finally a plan! Go and get something for the pain.It is after all, short term.Just think,soon, you will have your life back! I am so delighted for you.Cath. "
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Reply #2 - 11/09/09  10:30am
" YAY DRGNFLI YAY!!! I SO HOPE THIS HELPS YOU. "
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Reply #3 - 11/09/09  7:59pm
" Yippee! You finally have a surgery date!!! You can make it through the next four weeks - lean on us when you need support.

How crazy is this disease that we get excited when we get to have surgery? I'm so happy for you!!!!!!

Bianca "
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Reply #4 - 11/09/09  9:36pm
" Countdown!! It's 3 weeks this Thursday. Hang in there!

Judie "
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Reply #5 - 11/09/09  9:45pm
" That's great news. It will go fast "
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Reply #6 - 11/09/09  11:58pm
" thanks guys gonna keep posting so i don't go crazy thinking about the what if's well let ya know if i start doing it, so ya can tell me off. 3 weeks wow my birday is the 6th so will be in for it but hey hopefully my family will bring me cake lol, having a good day today cleaned the loungeroom with help but still it is done love it :) "
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Reply #7 - 11/10/09  10:48am
" ok you need to help us non-Aussies out. What is a loungeroom?

Glad to hear about the surgery date.

TJ "
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Reply #8 - 11/10/09  6:23pm
" um ok so the loungeroom is the room were my tv and my couch/sofa/lounge is and my nick knack cupboard i think you guys call it a living room lol, good start to today aswell felling positive still so hope headache dosn't take over again think the drugs are what put me in the good mood but hey only three weeks till i shouldn't need them full on anymore... "
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Reply #9 - 11/10/09  9:34pm
" Good luck! I hope you find relief. "
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Reply #10 - 11/11/09  12:04am
" Many, many healing thoughts, prayers, energies for your upcoming surgery and Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy B-day that is coming up! "

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