Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension/Benign Intracranial Hypertension
Update on my May VA shunt surgery. It has barely been six months and this new shunt has failed again. My body seems to be in the small group that loves obstructing the end of the tubing not allowing the free flow of intracranial fluid.
It is really difficult to hear the news yet again. But all I can do is look for new alternatives and keep on moving forward.
After a difficult VA shunt surgery, recovery has been arduous. With an accidental nicked nerve in my throat during the operation I am having a hard time speaking and swallowing. Coughing has been developing which is causing quite a struggle. But all and all I am so happy to say that I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am still living with this insidious condition: IIH, but better than before!
Hoy estoy pidiendo 1 respiración dedicada a mi dolor crónico diario. Se practica en muchas tradiciones, en este caso se atribuye al Budismo. Algunos llaman a esta práctica Tonglen. ¡Siempre agradecida!
The Buddhist practice of Tonglen has been long practiced for the aid of suffering for one person and for the world. Here I ask for one breath to help me in my continued suffering. Thank you!
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Ventricular-Atrial Shunt Surgery introduction and description of my hospital stay.
This is my first update, though short, I am in the ICU post VA shunt surgery.
Lo conseguí, en español! 🙂
Por favor susbríbete, pásalo, y sobre todo mándame buena energía, vibras, y oraciones. Muchísimas gracias! Y un abrazo muy fuerte para todos!
First morning with short, buzzed hair. Man, it’s cold! hahaha!!
This website is dedicated to the impact chronic pain has on the human body at all levels: physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. Its aim is the discussion and spread of systematic structures that have in some way helped those with chronic pain, myself included. Inclusive will be both western medical and eastern non-traditional practices.
Under the umbrella of my own long battle with an immunological-neurological disease called Pseudotumor-Cerebri (also known as Benign Intracranial Hypertension or/and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension) diagnosed in 1992; and a complex clinical history with other conditions.
Please note that this is one of three sister websites:
Thank you very much for your support and encouragement as we journey a difficult road through chronic pain!
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