Hi family! I think some of you recall my horrific headache of about a week and a half ago. I had a bunch of tests run to make sure everything was ok. The neurosurgeon said they were "essentially normal" with the exception of my brain swelling. I still have quite a bit which isn't uncommon for the type of surgery I had. To speed along the process he is going to put me on steroids and that supposedly decreases brain swelling. Besides that, he said I am way ahead in terms of my healing! Of course I still need lots of naps (yay!) and wear out quickly. Again, thanks for your prayers and continued concern and well wishes! (((TDK)))
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MC Brain update
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Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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((MC)) That's wonderful news that you are healing so well. I am glad that he could put you on something that will hopefully help the swelling and therefore the headaches! I love naps, take them for me too please :)
Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #
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Fantastic news MC, I hope the steroids help and the headaches ease back. I bet you nap with the girls.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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MC, good news that you are healing so well. I hope the steriods help with the swelling. Take lots of "cat"naps. Naps help the body to be quiet and rest while the healing takes place.
Posted 2 years ago by LadyKat of IA #
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Hi MC - I'm glad you are healing well and have a diagnosis on that nasty headache. I like the nap taking part too - naps are great. Laid down the other day and woke to find Leela laying on me - she never does that! A very pleasant surprise.
Good luck with the steriods, I sure hope they help.Posted 2 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
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Betty and Wilma are all in favor of as many naps as possible. Glad you are still the miracle kid!
Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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MC - great news! HUGS to you and the girls!
I go back to see my surgeon this Thursday. I have done a six block walk outside with my PT, and am feeling better and better. I have stopped the narcotics and switched to just tylenol every 5 or 6 hours as needed, ususally post exercises! Swelling is down a lot, I can take real showers again, and am working hard on balance and muscle strengthening. Have been having computer problems, so cannot post much... Thanks again to all for your support, and sorry to poach on the thread....
Posted 2 years ago by nawlins catmom #
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MC...glad your doc thinks your healing fast. I also hope the steroids do the trick to bring the swelling down. Steroids can work miracles,when used properly.
I also hope you didn't start back to work too soon. Using all those smarts you have may be too much to soon for you to handle. :) -
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Good news, MC! A prescription for naps? I'm going to look into that! Better stock your refrigerator because the steroids just might give you a severe case of the munchies!
Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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What relief! God is answering prayers!
Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #
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(((MC)))
Posted 2 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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Oh Amy I am so glad you are doing so well! If the steroids help get rid of your headaches, that will be such a wonderful thing! Keeping you always in my daily prayers.
Posted 2 years ago by rainingwolf #
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Good news for MC and Nawlins Catmom, glad to hear it. Keep, as they say, taking the tablets, great to hear you're both doing so well.
I hope they're cat naps, not just plain ol' boring naps... ;o)
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Of course they are cat naps with two of my favorite cats!
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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hoping the 'roids help the head and NOT the appetite!
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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MC, you posted on another thread that you weren't feeling well. Food poisoning? How are you doing now?
Posted 2 years ago by GizzysAuntie #
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My tummy is gurgling and not very settled.
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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MC you may need to cushion that steroid with a few saltines. Better the bitter pill than the flu!
I too am on nap alert. I can push through work for about 2 hrs then run out of steam. About 3 hrs later I can resume (30 min wind down, 2 hr nap, 30 min rev up) and do another 2. I did 6 today.
Posted 2 years ago by ailuromaniac #
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I took my steroids and I don't notice my brain getting any smaller! LOL
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
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