After yet another Lumbar Puncture procedure for IIH, results show that the VA shunt placed during the May surgery is not functioning correctly and further procedures are required. These news have been difficult to take. Please join me in a discussion of the present situation.
IIH: Cough
My coughing attacks continue and getting worse. This saga is becoming a real issue and one that was completely unexpected and leaving specialists speechless. I am truly being tested physically and mentally. An interesting phase in my life and yet another outcome of a VA shunt that was completely surprising to me.
Pain
After my IIH VA Shunt surgery headaches and dizziness have returned. With a nicked nerve in the throat seriously damaging my vocal cords and impeding me from swallowing properly, I am quite frustrated. Yet, my old headaches returned, waking up in such pain again has really done me in. This chronic pain of pseudotumor cerebri coming back, on top of everything else is not something I ever expected.
18: Do you suffer from Occipital Neuralgia?
Occipital neuralgia or nerve pain due to an injury or inflammation to the greater/lesser/dorsal nerves of the head can cause excruciating pain. If you or a close family member have found yourself suffering from symptoms due to this inflammation here are some thoughts about the causes, diagnosis, common symptoms, and what I go through daily to manage it.
Video 8: Surgeries 2
This is the second video of three about the surgery types used as possible treatments for Pseudotumor Cerebri, in my direct experience.