Dear Penny, In January, I asked the group if they'd seen a link between increased pressure and feelings of depression. Ken wrote a post that I believe is very...
Jeanne, isn't that the truth! Most of my family is suffering now with sinus trouble because of the changing weather and what they describe as their pain is an...
Two men dressed in pilots' uniforms walk up the aisle. Both are ... Nervous laughter spreads through the cabin, but the men enter the cockpit, the door closes,...
PTC and depression - is there really one without the other? Also, sometimes meds have different effects on people. I, for example, was counting out all my...
Tracey, if I remember correctly, Topamax is the medication I took after getting diagnosed with complex partial seizures which I don't have. I am one of those...
My 12 year old daughter Jasmine was recently diagnosed with PTC and has been on the Diamox for about 2 months now. She has also started to be more depressed,...
Hi Everyone, I just got out of the hospital where they put me on diamox and an antidepressant. All I did was sleep for a week. I quit them both. I'm still...
Melly, don't be surprised if the neurologist doesn't take the depression seriously. From personal experience and having read a lot of posts, I've learned that...
Tracey, obviously you are graced with a deep desire for life and soulful strength to have come through so much and be able to share so openly about it all with...
Susan, I'm sorry to learn that the medication didn't work for you. I'm keeping you (and all here) in my prayers. Infinite blessings, Kristy ... antidepressant....
In my case, it would be my kids. They keep me grounded and help me see the beauty in everyday life. Like today, I was doing mounds of very dirty laundry, (...
Melonie, Where is Jazz in terms of puberty...you might ask about that since the mood swings and crying are pretty typical at that age. If she has ptc related...
Kim, I can totally relate to the kids keeping you going because mine have been the saving factor many times. I feel for you having to do the household jobs...
Kristy, How special that my thoughts stuck with you...and today I needed to be reminded. I've been having trouble looking for the good...still have "female"...
Morning everyone! Please wish me luck. I am going tomorrow for another shunt a gram. I have been having really bad headaches again and I finally convinced my...
I had a lumbar puncture Thursday and developed a bad headache Thursday evening. My doctor wanted to do a blood patch, but I'm hoping it will close up on its...
Hi, Christy! I have had a few blood patches and they are wonderful! They will take some blood out of your arm, go back in to epidural space where it is...
Hello Christy, I had to have a blood patch after my first lp - it isn't as bad as it sounds - they take blood from your arm and inject it into the opening in...
I'm so scared because I became really nauseous and almost lost it when I had the spinal tap done the past two times. I just can't handle the pain anymore and I...
Christy - they CAN give you something to help you relax - ask for valium or something similar - I really do understand how afraid you are - my blood pressure...
Beth, You remain in my thoughts and prayers. You are one of the bravest women I know...and an inspiration as we deal with this disorder. I talked to Jessica...
Can the do the tap thru radiology! I do it that way. I take a couple valium before the tap and then it is done in the radiology dept. I almost do not feel a...
Ralpha, You'll probably never know what an impact your words have had on me over the last 16 months nor how they continue to linger as I go through my days....
Christy, I know a lot of people worry that they will become paralyzed during a spinal tap, but that's one worry you don't need. The area where they insert the...
Ralpha, I need to explain to you my reasons for not wanting to register with the foundation. Perhaps you'll be able to talk to them and explain what at least...
Hello everyone. Just getting back from my shunt a gram. It seems to be flowing alright but that still doesn't explain the headaches and why there worse. I...
I have to add my two cents here also. I have not joined the research either. I am applying for disability and was told by my doctors that they would do one or...
Jasmine's papilledema is getting better according to her opthamologist today. Is has decreased and she believes it is due to the Diamox. Jasmine is on 1000mg a...
