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...
I must admit to being bummed today. The last two days have been steadily better than the days before. Still head pain, lots of pressure, but I guess I had gotten used to it a little bit. Well, last night after church we were taking down some of the decorations. As I was having such a good day I was like sure I can help. I think I was wrong, first off I fell when I was trying to carry something to the pew we were storing things on. Then I woke up this morning with horrible head pain that goes all the way down my neck and part of the top of my back. I'm still kinda new to this, but has anyone been told by their doctor to not reach above their heads for an item? Any wisdom on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a million,
Kristena
Thanks a million,
Kristena
Sorry you are having such a bad day! That is how it works for me to, good days and bad days. For me, My head and vision are alot worse if I bend over or reach over my head. I try to avoid doing that but it is so hard as you do that in your every day routine. I try to use my legs as much possible and even get down on my knees a lot. I also keep a step stool handy so I do not have to reach above my head.
I hope your head feel better.
Emily
Bending down makes my headaches much worse. I use one of those grabbers a lot so I don't have to bend over. If I do have to do something down low I kneel. Squatting is sometimes just as bad as bending and stooping. I get dressed like a senior citizen. I sit in a chair so I don't have to bend over to put on pants, and on really bad days I use a sock putter onner and a long shoe horn so I don't have to bend down to put on my shoes.
Reaching over my head hasn't bothered me much, but bending my head backwards and bending my neck back to reach, rinse my hair, etc. really does make things worse. My neck is stiff to begin with and this makes it much stiffer and more painful.