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.
Welcome to my path to another surgery!
After a long time of resisting surgery, my body is giving strong indications (future video) that I need to go through yet another operation. I ask for all your support, positive vibes, and prayers (if you are so inclined) to wish me the best in this endeavor.
My plan is, with my hubby’s tech help, to give you as many updates as I possibly can. Please be aware that for the hospital’s privacy I will not discuss any names. Also, I will include a black screen at the beginning of any video that might contain possible sensitive material (bandages, etc.) I will not be videotaped with anything that is past a certain level of décor. This would simply be unfair to both of us, my privacy and your taste.
Again, thank you very much for all your support. I so appreciate your kindness, the love you send me, and all the support through all this years. Many kisses always!