PRAYER THREAD~~~ KerricC1

[selmaS]

Hi all please wear your purple to gain awareness for Chiari and show support for our friend as they head in for surgery on Monday July 27th.

Sending Good Vibes ~~~~~ and prayers to them and all in  charge of their care.

and sending Healing MoJo for a smooth recovery.

[KerriC1]

thank you to all who have sent prayers and well wishes my way. The first few days were extremely rough as i was in terrible pain and found out the hard way that i have a morphine allergy. Once the meds got switched i started feeling much better. All the numbness and tingling in my hands and feet were gone! I was discharged from the hospital on Friday and by Saturday i started having blurry vision and numb, tingly hands and a lot of head pressure. I called and spoke with Dr. h's assistant who said to lay flat and by Monday if not better they may order and mri. So thats exactly what happened and doc said everything looked fine. So i guess im just trying to figure out whats normal and whats not. Just wanted to share my story and thank everyone for all the prayers. I hope all is well with everyone!

[selmaS]

  Aww so sorry you had to go thru that ....I know what it is like as I had a reaction to the morphine too....I was in ICU 2.5 days as a result.

  Thanks for the update and it is possible to have some issues post op...so rest rest and rest some more....it takes time to heal and some symptoms can return as you heal.

Keep us posted.

[KerriC1]

I struggled in ICU due to the nausea and vomiting. Also my bp and oxygen kept dropping very low. Eventually my nurse had to put the bp cuff on my leg to monitor it more closely. I've been taking it very slow and one day at a time. Don't wanna undo anything! I never wanna have to go through that again for sure!

[selmaS]

  I know what you mean.....me either....but if I had to to help with new or worsening symptoms of this or related conditions I think I would....

[KerriC1]

I know it's early in recovery but was wondering when this numbness in hands would go away. It's been daily since the Saturday following discharge. Now my left shoulder is rearing its ugly head... I'm not discouraged yet but it's getting to be a nuisance. Not quite sure if it's a problem or nkt

[selmaS]

  Is this a new symptom? If so, contact your Dr.....if it is one you had b4....it can take time.

As you heal some old symptoms may return, it is the nerves that were affected coming back to life and they can get over stimulated....but should be short lived....

Many of us do experience depression during recovery....as we still have ups and downs but they are to be expected and if you are aware of that it may hel you thru those times.