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So. I've been to both the neurologist and the neuro-opthalmologist in the past week. They agree that I have swollen optic nerves, but both characterized the level as "subtle." At this level, my vision is not in danger, but my spine is feeling more threatened with every passing minute. I gave birth to three children (the girl among them a 10 lb. 5 oz. bundle) without benefit of an epidural, out of a belief that women were intended to endure pain in childbirth, and I wanted to experience the blessed events in full measure. Ha! I was scared to death of long, freaky needles being inserted into my spine as much then as I am now. A spinal tap has been nevertheless scheduled for next Monday, a necessary step in the diagnostic morass I now find myself in. The most likely possibility of the things they're looking for is a condition called "pseudotumor cerebri." It's like a brain tumor, symptom-wise, but you've got to admit it sounds fake. What kind of a sadistic namer of new diseases would use the term "pseudo" for something real? With pseudotumor cerebri, you get all of the pain, with none of the perks. All of the coping, none of the casseroles. You get my drift. It's typically a woman's disease, which explains a lot. If I ever get a crack at naming a man's disease, I think I'll call it "Impotent Neurosperm Dysfunction." It'll serve them right.

Posted by Katy on 09/18/02 at 02:50 PM

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so you know, i posted my comment before i talked to scott. was worried. am now relieved. keep resting. God keep you. love. 
Posted by anne on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
i hate needles as much as the next person, but a shot in the spine sounds a whole lot more appealing than an episiotomy without one.
Posted by bethany on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
I will be thinking about you. I've had two spinals, Katy. There is only one bad part, the first minute when it is being inserted, which you can't even feel, but you keep making mental pictures of what you think is happening back there. And then it's over. Well, except for the catheter thing in recovery. To me, that was worse than any needle. (Isn't that a happy thought?) It will go well, Katy. Anne C.
Posted by Sparrow on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
You girls are very encouraging and kind. I appreciate it! I'm not as anxiety-ridden as I was a couple weeks ago, so. Progress! Bridgie, I'll prop you up if you do me, OK? Bethany, Don't get me started on episiotomies. Yeeeouch! My other Anne, Were your spinals to inject something or to withdraw something? I wonder if there's a diff in outcomes. EEEwwww--catheter! Hadn't even thought about that, will hope against hope for an old-fashioned bedpan!
Posted by Katy on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
katy - click the magic 'w.' :) i'm almost certain i gave you this link when i started this blog...but oh well. must one allow for forgetfulness. :)
Posted by bethany on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
Bethany, I'm sure you did. I neglected to bookmark it, but now I'm back there and have commented about baby Gracia. xox
Posted by Katy on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
Pffft, doctors love to give excessively wordy names to succinct problems. But, Impotent Neurosperm Dysfunction sounds kind of interesting, especially when you find out that the first two letters of each word spell ImNeDy... Coincidence? Who the hell cares?
Posted by Karim on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
katy, i miss your words. everything ok?
Posted by anne on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
Annie, girl--No, not OK, but getting better, I'm sure. I will blog soon, but today am just enjoying catching up with your adventures in Ireland! xox
Posted by Katy on 12/31/69 at 12:00 PM
Bravo on this one! Don't worry...the needle's not too bad...think of everything else you've been through. This is nothing! :) (Yeah, I know, easy for me to say..)
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