Chatting with Gundi - Page 1612

**Christine** · 05-20-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stitchmich

Oh Chirstine!!! I am so shocked and sorry to hear this news. Big hugs and prayers for you sweet friend. I hope your recovery is a quick one. You are a naturally speedy person, so I think your healing process will be a speedy one

sorry about the lab error. it was probably one of those crazy labcorp people, lol.

dang them

**Christine** · 05-20-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stitchmich

what's a blood patch?

because the hole in the spinal column doesn't seal, the spinal fluid (CSF) leaks out, therefore your get a horrible headache when you are vertical. Lying flat helps keep the pressure off your brain. To do a blood patch, then take your own blood from you arm etc and then go back next to the spinal column (not IN the spinal column) and inject your blood in the same spot. The blood clots over the top of the leaky spot so it can't leak any more. Sort of like a patch on a bike tire.

**Christine** · 05-20-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by idtwinmom

Adding my prayers to this too! Oh, my heart just aches for you!

yeah it has been a wild ride.

Thanks to everyone for the support

*stitchmich* · 05-21-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Christine

because the hole in the spinal column doesn't seal, the spinal fluid (CSF) leaks out, therefore your get a horrible headache when you are vertical. Lying flat helps keep the pressure off your brain. To do a blood patch, then take your own blood from you arm etc and then go back next to the spinal column (not IN the spinal column) and inject your blood in the same spot. The blood clots over the top of the leaky spot so it can't leak any more. Sort of like a patch on a bike tire.

oh my heck. that does not sound fun. It helped though right?

*addielee* · 05-21-2012, 07:32 PM

Praying for you Chris!!

debilou · 05-22-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Christine

because the hole in the spinal column doesn't seal, the spinal fluid (CSF) leaks out, therefore your get a horrible headache when you are vertical. Lying flat helps keep the pressure off your brain. To do a blood patch, then take your own blood from you arm etc and then go back next to the spinal column (not IN the spinal column) and inject your blood in the same spot. The blood clots over the top of the leaky spot so it can't leak any more. Sort of like a patch on a bike tire.

Is this a permanment fix? Or how long does the "patch" last?
Hugs and many prayers coming your way!!

*ReneT* · 05-22-2012, 04:37 PM

Stopping by to check on you Chris!!! Have you met with the cardio and neuro docs yet? If so, what has been decided? I am continuing to pray and will re-add your name to the temple's list here after the 2 weeks are up from the first time! Big hugs sweet girl!!!!

PQ · 05-22-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ReneT

Stopping by to check on you Chris!!! Have you met with the cardio and neuro docs yet? If so, what has been decided? I am continuing to pray and will re-add your name to the temple's list here after the 2 weeks are up from the first time! Big hugs sweet girl!!!!

Inquiring minds need to know....

I am still praying.

wardlw · 05-23-2012, 09:55 AM

Haven't been on here for ages, but some reason I felt the need to check on you Chris. Then I read about your stroke...Wow, what a surprise? I am sending my prayers knowing God will heal you in his own special way. Listen to the Drs. and you will have a speedy recovery. Hugs to you and your family. You might not remember me but, if you check your posts back when you got started you will know who I am.

debilou · 05-23-2012, 09:57 AM

Just checking for an update Gundi. Hope you are doing better! More hugs and prayers coming your way!!

**Christine** · 05-24-2012, 07:57 AM

I am in the midst of TESTS.

My spinal headache is all better, just now dealing with the huge deep bruise from the blood patch. I couldn't figure out why I hurt so bad at the top of my bum, but essentially they gave me a deep bruise by injecting all of that blood into my back. I can't hardly bend at the hips, but I was able to do the elliptical this morning because you don't bend at the waist much.

Yesterday I did a transesophageal echo, which is where they put a probe down your throat to be able to get a really good look at you heart. I wasn't very nervous abt it until the night before when my friend told me some horror stories and then I got nervous! I am happy to say it all went perfectly. My heart definitely has the PFO which is kind of a bummer but the things that they ruled out are much worse so if I have to have one I will take the PFO. LOL It was so odd because I remember the MD putting a pillow behind my back to prop me on my side and then turning away to get something before starting the procedure and then dh was talking to me and I kept saying are they going to start yet? They're already done. Really? but I have to do the swallow thing. You already did it. Really? LOL He said I repeated myself like 5 times and I don't remember that at all! My throat is a teeny bit stiff/sort inside today but not even as bad as when you are sick and get a really sore throat. Soooooo happy about that.

Today, I have 2 more tests. One is a c-spine MRI (still trying to rule out MS) and the other is a cranial doppler (where they see just how bad the shunting of blood is from my heart). Neither is particularly invasive, just like I am having very intense photo shoot. LOL I haven't heard anything back on any results of any tests so still waiting and no answers.

So there is my update for today. I am hoping tomorrow I might actually be able to package up the kits I was working on when I had the stroke. It was so funny while I was in the hospital I kept thinking, if I die, dh better figure out how to get the kits in the store after I did all that work! LOL MCB, who is the DED for Nic and me told me my kits were a stroke of genius. lol ok maybe the drugs are still affecting me cuz I am being silly.

But let me know if you are tired of hearing all of this junk, I know I am tired of living it.

Thanks again for all of the support!

>>aruaL<< · 05-24-2012, 08:49 AM

Thinking of you Christine....

Hugs!

GrandmaCrys · 05-24-2012, 09:22 AM

Adding my prayers and well wishes here!

**Christine** · 05-24-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by debilou

Is this a permanment fix? Or how long does the "patch" last?
Hugs and many prayers coming your way!!

as far as I know

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Originally Posted by ReneT

Stopping by to check on you Chris!!! Have you met with the cardio and neuro docs yet? If so, what has been decided? I am continuing to pray and will re-add your name to the temple's list here after the 2 weeks are up from the first time! Big hugs sweet girl!!!!

cardio, yes, hence the reason for all of the tests this week.

Neuro next week

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Originally Posted by wardlw

Haven't been on here for ages, but some reason I felt the need to check on you Chris. Then I read about your stroke...Wow, what a surprise? I am sending my prayers knowing God will heal you in his own special way. Listen to the Drs. and you will have a speedy recovery. Hugs to you and your family. You might not remember me but, if you check your posts back when you got started you will know who I am.

Yay I do remember, wish there was better news to come back to, but hope you stick around

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Originally Posted by GrandmaCrys

Adding my prayers and well wishes here!

Thanks everyone. You guys might be surprised to hear how you have helped me in a real tangible way. yesterday when I was so nervous about the TEE, my nurse was telling me to be in a "happy" mindset and it would go better, so I had my iphone and was rereading the texts and messages that I have received while I was waiting and it really did make me feel better and got rid of the nerves. So THANKS!

AliceMattison · 05-24-2012, 02:43 PM

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Chris!!!