Pseudotumor Cerebri Support Group
Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a neurological disorder that is characterized by increased intracranial pressure, in the absence of a tumor or other diseases affecting the brain or its lining. Diagnosis requires brain scans and lumbar puncture. Characteristic symptoms are headache, transient visual obscurations or transient visual loss in one or both eyes usually lasting...
Came to Ohio to see Dr. Katz for my Friday appointment. As we inched closer to Columbus, however, I began having head pain and pressure. When we arrived at my mothers I took medication and felt a litle better, but, then took the children trick or treating. Needless to say, by the time our outing was over I was in excruciating pain. My husband took me to the hospital...another LP was done (just had one done 3 weeks ago), and my opening pressure was 38. I saw Dr. Katz the next morning and he decided that it was definitely time for a shunt.
I have now been admitted to OSU hospital and am scheduled to have a shunt placement surgery sometime on Monday. This is all happening so quickly, it is truly a blur. My 18 year old son is still in Rochester and is having a difficult time knowing that he can't be here. The whole family is a bit nervous about the procedure...and of course, you all know I'm terrified. But, as you know, I can't endure the agony of the disease without treatment either.
So, now it's my turn....hoping it will turn out well.
MM3
I have now been admitted to OSU hospital and am scheduled to have a shunt placement surgery sometime on Monday. This is all happening so quickly, it is truly a blur. My 18 year old son is still in Rochester and is having a difficult time knowing that he can't be here. The whole family is a bit nervous about the procedure...and of course, you all know I'm terrified. But, as you know, I can't endure the agony of the disease without treatment either.
So, now it's my turn....hoping it will turn out well.
MM3
I am sending all kinds of good VP shunt vibes your way. And as TJ says "Welcome to the club!"
Keep us posted when you can and take care of yourself.
Bianca
Hugs Deb
drgnfli
Hugs,
Stacy
Khrys is out and in recovery. We just got done meeting with the doctor and everything has gone very well. She'll be here in the hospital for the next three of four days as they make sure everything is working as it needs to, then off to her mom's to recover for the next three weeks, and then the kids and I get her back. Everything sounds good so far.
I thought everyone would like to hear she's doing well so far! Yay for the Monkey Mom! I hope things continue this way!
Bax
Sending Monkey vibes
Liz
3 weeks away from home, but she regains her life with her family =)
MM3, I pray that you have a fast recovery!!!
Krys