I'm sure most of you ( faithful followers that you are) have noticed Toni's blog entries getting to be few and far between. Part of that is because she felt we weren't doing anything worth blogging about but the other reason is that often these days she just doesn't feel well.
She started looking for answers last autumn and finally after many doctor visits, blood tests and various scans we have a diagnosis.
It is called hydrocephalus which means too much fluid on the brain. According to the doctor it is a relatively rare condition that can affect adults usually occurring past the age of sixty. Toni was pleased to hear that if she had to be ill at least it was something unusual. I am not convinced that is in any way a plus.
Our brains produce about a pint of cerebrospinal fluid a day and and if the excess does not drain away properly it increases pressure on the brain causing difficulty with walking, dizziness, and drowsiness or fatigue.
In most cases the only cure is surgery to place a shunt in the brain to drain away the extra fluid.
Now we are waiting for appointments and no doubt further tests before the surgery can take place.
In the meantime y'all with have to put up with me filling in for her.
I will post again in a few days as soon as I can put together something more fun and interesting than our various states of health
Doug
I was so very sorry to hear about Toni's problems. But she is a fighter and with you there beside her, it will be okay. Prayers and hugs from our house.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Prayers to you both.
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