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Title: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by UN solved on Aug 23rd, 2007, 9:01pm I made it through the surgery okay. I'm sore with stitches on both sides of my chest now. (Don't even know how many I have). Today, they had to shave my chest hair ::) Check this out: The 'interventional radiologist / surgeon said he's been doing this for 14 years and had never seen this happen before. The old port line went up my neck into my juglar vein and did a complete turn around, partially blocking the juglar. He said it could've easily created a blood clot which could've killed me. He also said it wasn't anything I did recently and that I had been walking around like this for awhile. He said there is scarring on the inside of my juglar vein too. I'm lucky we found this before anything serious happened, like a stroke. They took pictures of it and I'm supposed to get a copy of it. It was an eerie sight to say the least. If / when I get a copy of it, I'm going to post it so you guys can see it too :o I spent a total of 2 hours on the operating table, in and out of conciousness. Now, I'll spend a few days healing. And oh yea, the clusters have been relentless. I've already used 4 (4mg) imjections today and I'm totally out of Trex (and it's only 9pm)... but I got a family member bringing me some up as I type. (Should be here within an hour) So, anyways, I'm back, I"m a little more scarred up now, but at least I made it in one piece !! Carry on UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Mosaicwench on Aug 23rd, 2007, 9:41pm Glad to hear they got you fixed. Now I wish the beast would leave you alone. Healing vibes coming your way. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Aug 23rd, 2007, 9:43pm Whew! Sure am glad to see you post tonight but sorry you're having such a b*tch of a time with that head. Prayin' hard for you to get some much deserved PF time. Hang in there Mike. Carol |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Jonny on Aug 23rd, 2007, 9:46pm on 08/23/07 at 21:01:41, UN solved wrote:
Ok, no more vibes for you (im vibed out) ;;D |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by kayarr on Aug 23rd, 2007, 9:54pm One piece is good! So happy things are corrected. Whew! Take care of you please. hope your head lets up. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by ClusterChuck on Aug 23rd, 2007, 9:58pm ... sigh ... I know you said it never worked for you before, but would you humor this old fart and try OXYGEN again, but at a higher flow rate? Up to 25 LPM. Make sure the non-rebreathing mask is sealing properly, and the valves are working right. If there is any question in your mind, take the whole mask off the plastic valve assembly, and breathing though your mouth, only, suck the O2 directly from the bag. Make SURE that no ambient air, or CO2 is getting into your lungs! ONLY 100% oxygen! PLEASE try it again, as I described? You never know, until you try it, if it will work for you or not. Good luck, bro! Chuck |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Kevin_M on Aug 23rd, 2007, 10:16pm on 08/23/07 at 21:58:08, ClusterChuck wrote:
You'd make a great nurse Chuck. on 08/18/07 at 16:30:38, UN solved wrote:
on 08/18/07 at 16:30:38, UN solved wrote:
oh, nevermind. But he'll wear the white uniform and soft shoes. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Jimi on Aug 24th, 2007, 12:35am Quote:
Yes you are Mike. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by nani on Aug 24th, 2007, 12:42am on 08/23/07 at 21:01:41, UN solved wrote:
Michael, just because you lived through this crisis does not mean there may not be another one. If you were in danger of a stroke, and there is damage to your jugular...you could still have a stroke using too much Imitrex. Please try O2 again, or zyprexa, or something that will not kill you. hugs, love and pf wishes, nani |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by UN solved on Aug 24th, 2007, 1:36am Since I higly value both Chuck & Nani's words, I will try the O2 once again and see if it helps ! Thanks for caring you guys ! I'll let you know when I'm ready to try and how it goes. OF Wishes UNsolved PS. Sorry if theres errors in spelling within my post and replies. The soreness has slowed me way down. Even just ro proof read is kind of tough ! ::) Please bare with me for a few days ! K>>? |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Lotus on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:02am on 08/24/07 at 00:42:56, nani wrote:
The risk of stroke to Michael was increased due to the wire being stuck in the jugular vein. Blood flow is slower in veins than in arteries so with a foreign body in the vein blocking it further, the flow can be slowed enough that a clot can form here. If a clot is formed in the jugular vein, since its in the neck and so close to the head, it has a great chance of traveling to the brain causing a stroke. Damages to the inside of the vein would be caused by the wire rubbing against the lining ( endothelial cells ) of the vein. This can temporarily increase plague formation which in turn increases the risk of clot. However, blood vessel cells renew themselves all the time and the damage can be reversed given enough time. This doesnt mean that from now on Michael has a permanent or long term increased risk of stroke compared to previously. Therefore the use of Imitrex ( within recommended dosages ) should not worsen the condition. I would urge Michael to discuss his use of Imitrex with his treating doctors rather than stop using Imitrex. However, to give O2 another try is an excellent idea and I am right behind Chuck with this. Micheal, I am so happy its all fixed for you now. Hope things will settle for you soon. Sending more vibes, prayers and hugs. Annette |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by LeLimey on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:09am on 08/24/07 at 01:36:20, UN solved wrote:
Nope you bare on your own matey (or was that a freudian slip of the towel?!) Sheeesh.. anything for a few bed baths! I know your game you little bugger!! LOL |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by sandie99 on Aug 24th, 2007, 4:38am Lots of vibes! I'm glad that they found it out now. PF wishes, Sanna |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Big_OUCH on Aug 24th, 2007, 6:16am on 08/24/07 at 02:09:29, LeLimey wrote:
How do you know that his bugger is little [smiley=huh.gif] ::)? Get well soon, Mike. We girls can always use a few good men :o! |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by nani on Aug 24th, 2007, 6:30am You said: on 08/24/07 at 02:02:07, Lotus wrote:
Mike said: on 08/23/07 at 21:01:41, UN solved wrote:
I said: on 08/24/07 at 00:42:56, nani wrote:
Anyone could have a stroke using too much Imitrex. I never suggested he give it up, just that he not go over recommended dosages. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by barry_sword on Aug 24th, 2007, 6:39am Glad all went well mike, and you are willing to give the o2 another try. Barry |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by DennisM1045 on Aug 24th, 2007, 7:07am I'm glad the surgery went well Mike and I hope you find relief from the beast soon. I'm praying for O2 success for ya. Don't worry about spelling or proof reading. Just get better soon. The board will still be here when you're feeling up to it. -Dennis- |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by chewy on Aug 24th, 2007, 7:35am on 08/23/07 at 21:54:10, kayarr wrote:
Two is better. 8) |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by aloneuk on Aug 24th, 2007, 7:51am glad it went ok mate, rest up :) pf wishes ike |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by luveemom on Aug 24th, 2007, 8:45am Wow......sounds pretty serious to say the least......glad to hear you are on your way to a good recovery, hopefully uneventful and speedy.....sorry you're gettin hit so hard.....sending you prayers and PF wishes :) GET WELL SOON Alicia |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by Rosybabe on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:40am now be good Mike. Don't chase the nurses around [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by echo on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:07am Damn Mike! Glad all worked out for you. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 24th, 2007, 11:52am Very Good to hear Michael! Thinking of you and praying for a repreive for you from the damned CH's!!(Hey CH's... [smiley=bigtiny.gif]!!) Sherri |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by artonio7 on Aug 24th, 2007, 12:59pm CH is sucky but dead is suckier.... Glad they found and fixed a potential nightmare.... funny how God doesn't take us till we finish our work. with warm, Tony |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by UN solved on Aug 24th, 2007, 1:52pm I'm still here in the hospital. I may get to leave tomorrow. I'm doing the last bag of Histamine right now. I went down and spoke to the surgeons in interventional radiology and they gave me a CD with my detailed medical report concerning the the first of the two procedures. I had to share the pics !! BTW, I had NO IDEA that I had Balloon angioplasty the other day !! Notice my right Jugilar vein in this first pic: http://www12.asphost4free.com/mrclusters/port1.jpg http://www12.asphost4free.com/mrclusters/port2.jpg http://www12.asphost4free.com/mrclusters/port3.jpg They tried to 'lasso' it or hook it and pull it out unsuccessfully: http://www12.asphost4free.com/mrclusters/port4.jpg Carry on !! UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by echo on Aug 24th, 2007, 1:57pm DAMN!!!! |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by fubar on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:12pm Sorry to have to ask... but what the hell is that wire *doing* in there? Holy Shmoly. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Rosybabe on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:20pm ouch! :( |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by JenniferD on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:27pm Holy Cow!!! Glad you're doing better Mike. Still sending vibes your way for a speedy and full recovery. Hugs, Jen |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Brewcrew on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:36pm Sorry, Mike. They look like photocopies of bare butt cheeks to me. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Kevin_M on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:49pm Great pics, show everything in there, kinked wire and all. :o You have courage, and assuming a brain scan would be at least a water color painting, but it looks like the Wizard might be able to help with a heart. clang, clang. Good to hear from you Mike. Soon, there's no place like home. Remember Glinda, the good red-headed nurse of the north. |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! Post by ClusterChuck on Aug 24th, 2007, 2:53pm on 08/24/07 at 01:36:20, UN solved wrote:
KEWL BEANS!!! That is all I ask. Try it again, and with the changes I suggested. I am not sure if you saw Tony's youtube presentation. It is GREAT! And Batch's comment to it is something you should read too. Here is the link to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_XCBcY17A I hope it works for you, buddy! BTW, AWESOME pictures! and OMG! Chuck |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 24th, 2007, 5:10pm on 08/24/07 at 13:57:36, echo wrote:
'Bout all I have to say, too!! I had a PICC line go up the jugular, and they did try to move it, but no budge. It was weird when they'd flush it, I'd hear bubbles in my ear. My neuro wouldn't use it - didn't feel that sending lidocaine to the brain was a great idea...can't imagine why!! But it wasn't kinked!! Course the next one did give me a couple of clots, but still - I don't have any cool pics like this!! Glad you came out of it okay!! Sorry your head has been relentless, but I guess that's good you'll get out of there tomorrow!! Hugz, Carrie :) |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by UN solved on Aug 24th, 2007, 6:27pm on 08/24/07 at 17:10:20, Lizzie2 wrote:
omg Carrie ... Whenever they flushed me --> I'd hear the bubbles too! The scary thing is, I'm still hearing them but in the other ear. Plus, I can feel the line cross over top of my collarbone, just like the other side. They did a portable X-ray on me earlier...so I guess if it's screwed up still, I'll be going back to surgery. Maybe I'm not out of the woods just yet. And the GOOD news is: No cluster attacks in about 12 hours now !! I'm tired, stitched up, drugged up, and bruised. I need to try and sleep for awhile. Thanks everyone for all your support !! (I'm gettin' mooshy, but I love all you guys, this place (my home on the web _ Thanks DJ !!) and being able to talk with you guys is PRICELESS !! Going to rest - UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 24th, 2007, 8:44pm Micheal, You've been through so much...and to have your head acting up...now please...keep your eyes off of the nurse's behinds and close them and get some rest for God' sakes!! ;;D We Love Ya!! |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Jonny on Aug 24th, 2007, 8:59pm on 08/24/07 at 20:44:08, sldrswyfe wrote:
LMAO.....You dont know, Mike ;;D |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by alchemy on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:30pm Feel better soon Mike. Great pics by the way |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Charlie on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:06pm EGAD! Whew. What a story and terrific images. After all that, you have to get better...and will. 8) Charlie |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Ray on Aug 24th, 2007, 11:12pm Come back home well! Ray |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by cash5542 on Aug 24th, 2007, 11:24pm So glad to hear the surgery is done. I hope your recovery is quick! Good luck with the O2! Stay pf, 12 hrs is great!! Charlotte |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by cathip on Aug 24th, 2007, 11:25pm Michael, you have been through soo much! Please don't be offended, but I think of you sometimes as the guinea pig in the bunch! You've tried soo much,and suffered soo much, but still you're here, and you keep your sense of humor! Get Chuck on the phone, make him talk you through the 02...........just like Svenn did him, orr.... if he can't do it, I'll try. It worked for the Poster Boy of CH(that's be Chuck) we can make it work for you! Let me know if I can help......... Still wishing you PF Cathi |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by LindsayLoo on Aug 25th, 2007, 2:21am Glad to hear you are doing better! Hang in there, Lindz |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by Strausy on Aug 27th, 2007, 10:36am Sure, pics of your neck but nothing yet of the hot nurses. J/K glad to hear you are doing well!! |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by alienspacebabe on Aug 27th, 2007, 10:47am on 08/24/07 at 18:27:34, UN solved wrote:
:-* |
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Title: Re: Lucky To Be Alive !! UPDATED W/ PICS !! Post by George_J on Aug 27th, 2007, 11:09am Yeesh. :P Close call. Glad to hear you're on the mend. Best wishes, George |
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