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...
Ok so I am concerened my tube (cath) is moving upwards on my side really close to my ribs I have been having pains today there nothing major but still bothersome. Just wondering if anyone knows why of can help me out.
I know this sounds crazy, but try laying on the floor on the tube where it hurts. For several of us this has been an effective, but very unscientific, way to get the tube to move. Lots of us have dealt with tubes moving where we don't want them. Look back through some of the old posts on tubes/catheters moving and you will see several different suggestions/tricks we have all used.
Good luck,
Eileen