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(Message started by: Wendy1 on Feb 8^th, 2005, 10:49pm)

Title: I Survived!!!!!
Post by Wendy1 on Feb 8^th, 2005, 10:49pm

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I survived my spinal fusion, it was great! However, I still have the f.... h/a!!! I had one ALLL day before, ended up in ER the night before. Had one waiting in preop - dozed off waiting for surgery and BAM woke with one. Incredibly the nurse said, 'whatdya need?'. So on top of my versed I had a shot of demerol. This is so screwed up. Here I am having major surgery and I'm having to explain these freakin things to these ppl. I brought my 'non rebreather' with me, seeing no one seems to know what they are in the medical field. Had one h/a in the hospital and several since I've been out. God help me get through these things.

I have another 'Cluster Headache horror story' to tell that happened last weekend when I'm up to it.

Just wanted to let all of you know that I'm doing great, just trying to survive these h/a. Sure hope they straighten up before my deposition next week on my mother's wrongful death suit. Isn't life grand!!

PFND to all! :)
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As if I'm not in enough pain already (having back surgery ~ spinal fusion ~ Wednesday), the beast has chosen this special time to reappear after 2 yrs.

I cannot understand this! I know stress precipitates my cycles, but never in January!... I've been fighting him bad for 1 1/2 weeks and have not even been able to get to the computer. I have been stinkin miserable. I am so depressed that my h/a are back. I only pray that by the grace of God, this surgery will knock my cycle out of whack. Any input about this?

Anywho... things really suck right now. Been sleeping sitting up, Verapamil 360 twice daily, O2, you know the game. Had one at midnight and 6 a this morning. Gosh, isn't life grand.

Now where was I ~ Oh yeah, wish me luck Wednesday. I'm told I can expect a 3-5 day stay. I will try to let you all know how I'm doing and whether the surgery did anything for my cycle. Until then, I'll pack my bags, O2 mask included with script for O2, juustt in case there's any questions.

Love you all, You're the best. Wendy

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by cootie on Feb 8^th, 2005, 11:02pm

GLAD you survived the surgery....does yer back feel better ?? I am afraid of back surgery stuff !!!!! Anyhow....seems I have read here that anesthetic can bring on ch.......sorry ya gotta go thru it again. You take it easy now ya hear !!?? Bashful back Pam

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by LadyK-9 on Feb 9^th, 2005, 12:20am

I am happy to hear that your surgery went well, I hope it brings yoou the relief you were looking for. Sorry to hear that your struggling w/ the ch's right now. Keep your chin up!

Jeanette

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by Wendy1 on Feb 9^th, 2005, 12:32am

Thanks all... Unbelievably (!) my horrific pain I had in my butt and running down my leg and foot is completely gone!!!! I have two rods and 4 screws in my back permanently, but I my back has not felt so good in a long time. I too was skeptical and scared, but when it got to the point that I couldn't even stand for 2 mins, I knew I had to do something!!!

I TRULY appreciate the support I get from this board!!!

Hoping for pfnad... Wendy

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by taraann on Feb 9^th, 2005, 1:07am

So glad to hear you're surgery went well. Now on to getting control of the beast again. PF vibes!

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by nani on Feb 9^th, 2005, 1:52am

So glad the surgery went well, Wendy. Sending prayers that the CH will give you a break. love, nani

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by sandie99 on Feb 9^th, 2005, 3:12am

Good luck for the future, our survivor! :)
And life is grand all the time when head is aching... ;;D

PFDANs,
Sandie

Title: Re: I Survived!!!!!
Post by LeLimey on Feb 9^th, 2005, 5:38am

Well thats one battle tackled but one still to go :'(
I'm really pleased your surgery went well.. here's hoping you get to give the beat the boot sometime soon too [smiley=hug.gif]