Saturday, November 8, 2008 - HEADACHE following lumbar puncture was first described in 1898 by Dr. August Bier who stated, after his assis
tant Dr. Hildebrandt attempted to deliver a spinal anesthetic to him, "All these symptoms [pressure in the head and dizziness] disappeared as soon as I lay down horizontally, but they returned when I arose."
That 110-year-old passage pretty much describes Mady's week perfectly. Two Thursdays ago, she got one of her periodic lumbar punctures to add chemo to her spinal fluid and brain. It hasn't affected her this way in the past, but this time... horrible headaches and nausea that could only be calmed by staying horizontal.
So, she reads a lot, but has been unable to go to school for over a week now. Today has been better, and she was actually able to walk around a bit. I'm guessing that she'll be okay for school on Monday... it's been a tough week.
Day 426: Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
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3 comments:
We hope Mady could go to school this week. What a whirl of sore toes and headaches, we are so sorry, we miss you, hope we will see you soon. Love to all
Jane, Mike, Mark, Ginny, and Mick the dog.
Good grief
Spinal tap!! Ugh
the memories of beign with my brother while he go those
still gives me a head ache!
Maddy ! You a re my hero!!
WE LOVE YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!J,T,F
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