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It didn't quite work, the saga continues......

Nancy Harris Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Nancy Harris Bonk

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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Last week I went to my pain doctor and recieved another IV therapy infusion for what seems to be my Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri). They gave me IV DHE, which is used to treat IH, but of course it only dulled my pain. In addition to that, I received a few shots in my tush, ...
  1. Well... at least the LP got scheduled.
    Jamie Sohn
    Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 12:43 PM
    Having had one myself, it's not something that a client would WANT to go through for "fun"-- (shudder)

    Glad that you were able to be more relaxed after the shots... That's always good.

    I hope they find out what's going on and help you break the nasty pain Really Really soon!

    Know that I'm pulling for you!

    Jamie
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  2. Hi Nancy
    AngelaB
    Friday, June 01, 2007 at 11:43 PM

    Thanks for the update. I'm sorry you didn't get the relief we all wanted for you too. It really stinks how hard we have to fight for things we need and don't necessarily want. We shouldn't have to go through this extra aggravation.


    Take care of yourself and we're all here for you too.

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