Twinc, I recently had my Lp shunt removed after almost 8yrs because it caused a Chiari 1 Malformation and a Syrinx, so tell your dr to keep an eye on that. I ...
OH MY GOSH, My prayers are with you. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
I had a vp shunt placed in September of 2005. Horrible surgery. Pain was almost unbearable. I was still having headaches, so the doctor came up with a bright...
hey there i have got a lp and i can honestly say that it was a waste of time because they gave it me after my symptoms had setteled but they stil gave it me......
I have never heard of them recommending a shunt if the headaches are gone and there is no pressure on eyes. I cannot get rid of the headache and my optic...
Has any one had their neuro suggest a shunt even after their headaches have stopped? I have been lucky enough to be headache free for about two months now, and...
Hi Jasmine - You are describing what many of us have gone through for years - are they "thinking" you have PTC or are they still trying to decide on a...
YES!! I forgot about thyroid - I have to take a supplement as well and almost every year the dose has to be adjusted and raised - which I believe is caused by...
Hi, Jasmine! Have you had your thyroid checked? This could explain the hair loss. It is common with PTC as well. My doctor checks me every few months as I...
Jasmine, they haven't thought about a shunt? ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best...
I have been diagnosed with PTC over a year ago. Since then, I have had 4 spinal taps of which the first 3 helped. The last one did not and I ended up in the...
"I do not have any medical insurance and ... I am uncertain of which state/where it is you live. However, I do know that a few states, having a medical...
Thank you for your help and advice on the Diamox question. Is anyone thinking of going to the patients convention in October?I am hopefully/trying to go,it's a...
I recently was dismissed from the hospital and I might eventually have to have the chiari surgery, can someone share their experience w/me? I really don't want...
Kathy, As a result of taking Diamox, along with lasix, I have developed gout. Very unusual for women to have gout...research says only 5% of gout cases are...
Hi Kathy, I just found out that vitamin d deficiancy can cause joint pain. ms and a whole bunch of other stuff check it out on the net!! God Bless Sue KATHY...
hello all, i was reading some of the posts on Diamox and i was wondering if anyone else has experienced joint problems as a result of using diamox?since using...
I was on hormones before the shunt too. I had my hyst Aug 96 and my shunt was placed Dec 98 ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
Wow! 8 years is a long time. If we all were only so blessed. Hope things go well for you. Let me know how your hormones are affecting you now that your...
Hi Christine, I was just released from the hospital yesterday. I had my LP shunt removed because it caused a Chiari I Malformation. Now I had mine for almost 8...
Hello I am on Diamox 500mg in the morning and 1000mg in the evening. I have been taking it for a year. I did not notice being tired all the time but when I...
Shaylene, I think your confusion is based on the weight issue. IH occurs as either idiopathic or secondary. Secondary is caused--by drugs, surgery, head...
Hi Shaylene, Lasix is a loop diuretic. Essentially a water pill. While Diamox is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a diuretic. The diuretic part of the diamox...
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Thank you all for your replies on the diamox! I am confused as to mixing the diamox with the lasix as many of you have. Aren't they pretty much the same...
hi all,I have started a blog http://outofstress.blogspot.com which explains about stress relief , weightloss,obesity ,constipation,cancer prevention etc...In...
My name is Laura and I am usually reader and not a poster. I am allergic to sulfa drugs and am on Diamox 250mg in the am with Lasix 40mg in the am. I can ...
I actually found less symptoms with the time released form. My most annoying symptoms had been the severe painful tingling in my hands and feet. _____ From:...
Congrats to you both! It's wonderful to hear great news! _____ From: ptc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ptc@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of francesreneeamos Sent:...
I have taken 250 mg of generic diamox since 2002, and until recently 40 mg of lasix every morning. I saw no improvement in my symptoms or in my body's...
I'm so sorry you are experiencing this - but I also have to say that I never adjusted to the side affects of diamox - either kind - I was a zombie all the time...
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