How do you know if something is wrong?

May 7, 2002

Hi,

I was just wondering how do most of you tell the difference between the everyday

problems we all face and something more serious?

Im asking because I normally have symptoms daily but in the last 2 to 3 weeks

they have gottn much worse and are not letting up.

We have4 had lots of rain here and that usually doesnt ghelp with the headaches

and dizziness and so on. Well I thought that was why I wasnt feeling well but

even when the rain stops my symptoms dont.

I havent eaten a decent meal in weeks. I am either to sick to my stomach to eat

or my throat is swollen and anything I put down it comes hback up with a

vengance. When my throat swells I cant vomit either, just goes back down,

yuck!!!!!

The pressure in my head is unreal, vertigo is awful, dont sleeop well left side

is numb but painful and depression is coming. I just dont know what is goinhg on

or what to do. My nsg doesnt have any answers, my gp barely knows what chiari is

and looks at me like an alien when I go in.

I dont know if I am in a serious progression due to something going on or if

this is just normal progression. For those who are new i have been decompressed

in 99, have a vp shunt for hydro, and had my spinal cord detethered in 2000 and

have spina bifida with numerous other issues.

I dont know even why I am posting this, I just dont know where to turn. I am

trying to get to NY but feel it is a losing battle. My family is mad that they

have to take time out of their lives ot take me to the doctor so I dont even say

anything anymore, I am just starting to keep my pain to myself so I dont bother

anyone.

Sorry just needed to get that out. If anyone can offer any advice or personal

experience I would appreciate it. I am so lost.

God Bless

Laurie in Illinois

Ps Does anyone know if from Wy had her surgery today and how she is??

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