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Posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
I spent 8 days in the hospital- first admitted for 4 days (they gave me a spinal tap and punctured me so spinal fluid is leaking), and then I got sent home for one night- and started vomiting again with the horrific headache/neck pain, and had to be admitted again for another 4 days.
Anyway, I still am on "bed rest" (yeah, can't you tell? ROFL), but it's driving me NUTS having to just LAY on the couch all day. I can't sit up right for very long at all before my head starts throbbing. Apparently, it's from the spinal fluid leaking.
The dr. said it can last up to 14 days after the procedure. They did do the spinal blood patch last week but it didn't take/work. They aren't sure why but it just didn't.If I am not better in the next few days, they want me to have an MRI. *SIGH*
The good thing is that I finally stopped vomiting. I literally puked for SIX entire days. They had me on an IV and gave me every anti nausea medicine known to mankind. They even gave me one that they give chemo patients and I STILL threw up non stop.
It was a nightmare. I lost 6 pounds in 3 days!
Anyway, I just wanted to give a quick update. Say a prayer for me. I really need to get well soon. I have children to take care of, and right now, I can't even take care of myself.
The only good part of being so sick is it seems to take away the anxiety and depression- I was too sick to even think about how I felt mentally. ROFL
Hope you all are doing well!
Posted by alexandra_k on January 24, 2006, at 18:26:19
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
(((((Spriggy)))))
I shall say a prayer for you.
(I don't typically do that but...)
I shall say a prayer for you.
Posted by crazy teresa on January 24, 2006, at 18:55:20
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
I'm sooo sorry! If I lived closer, Mother Teresa would come take care of you...
I will pray for your healing.
Posted by sleepygirl on January 24, 2006, at 19:05:52
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
I'm so sorry you are feeling so lousy. Why does your body do these things to you!
:-( It's not fair!!
I wish you some quick relief from pain, some comfort and a speedy recovery.
(((Spriggy)))
Posted by JenStar on January 24, 2006, at 19:17:59
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
oh Spriggy,
I'm soooo sorry! That sucks! I hope you feel better soon. I had a spinal tap once but luckily I didn't have the spinal headache/leaking fluid. Yikes. You poor thing! Why did they puncture you - did the technician make a mistake, or jab you in the wrong place?It's good to see you here again, even though it's with a sad update. I hope you're all better very soon!
take care,
JenStar
Posted by gee on January 24, 2006, at 21:17:44
In reply to Re: Update from me... I've been very sick.. » spriggy, posted by JenStar on January 24, 2006, at 19:17:59
I hope you feel better soon!!!
I shall be praying for you and your family
Posted by Phillipa on January 24, 2006, at 21:28:11
In reply to Re: Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by gee on January 24, 2006, at 21:17:44
Ahhh Spriggy and I thought you were on vacation. I am sending you an E-mail. Love Phillipa
Posted by wildcard11 on January 24, 2006, at 21:28:40
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
Glad your spirits are up...sure hope you feel better real soon!
Posted by ClearSkies on January 24, 2006, at 21:44:01
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
Oh Spriggy honey. I am so sorry you have been this ill. You know that you have all of our warmest wishes that you recover quickly. I don't mind speaking for the entire Babble community while I put words in everyone's mouth.
You'll be in my thoughts tonight.
ClearSkies
Posted by Damos on January 24, 2006, at 23:12:18
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
Whoa Spriggy you've certainly been in the wars. Sending you lots of prayers and wishes, lots and lots.
Sorry you had to have a spinal tap, they're nasty things as you've discovered. Really sorry you had to go through that.
Word to the wise. If you're even slightly claustrophobic you might want to ask for a mild sedative before the MRI if you need to have one. My roomy has them for her MS occassionally and says they are much easier to get through with the sedative, and a couple of other people have told me similar stuff.
Please take good care
((((((((((Spriggy))))))))))
Posted by Sarah T. on January 25, 2006, at 0:56:15
In reply to Update from me... I've been very sick.., posted by spriggy on January 24, 2006, at 18:12:41
Hi Spriggy,
I'm so glad you posted although I'm very sorry to hear what you've been going through.
Just last night when I was logged on, it occurred to me that I hadn't seen you here in a while.
Thanks so much for thinking of us even though you've been feeling so sick.
Please feel better very soon!!!
Sarah
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