Advice-help-vent (long/sorry)

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I will try to keep as short as possible. I had decompression surgery

9/25/08. Docs did not do anything about the syrinx running down my

spine. Symptoms did good for about a month and then I started having

problems return. Now I have been diagnosed with PVC's and tachacardia

by wearing heart monitor, gastritis, headaches are relentless, and I

am still having issues with the fatigue among other issues such as

severe tingling and numbness in hands and feet. Before the surgery the

docs were contemplating shunt because I have had spinal taps with

pressures of 38, 33 before being placed on Diamox and then a pressure

of 21 on Diamox 500 mg three times daily. I go to neurologist today.

Anyone here have an opinion or personal experience of what to expect.

I have heard of others having shunts put in after decompression

surgery. How do they decide who needs one? I am so tired of taking

medication and the side effects. I am tired of surgery, doctors, pain,

etc BUT Today here in NC it has rained all day/stormy and I feel

horrible. I know decompression is not a fix but I just thought I would

feel better. How can I get results...how do I get to a quality

life.....I know we are all asking that question. Why did I improve

only to go backwards again? Whatever you have to add or help me get

through to my docs please let me know.