my weekend thus far

[Redneck Archer]

So I am laying here in bed depressed (the following is why, and how the latter part of the week has gone for me)...

so thursday morning I got up, and did my daily routine. got to work by 7:30. Well my works health insurance wanted everyone to give blood. So we had a lady at our office that morning to take everyone's blood.

I passed out after the draw. Woke up on the floor, and felt a little better.

After a few hours my hands and lips and toungue/mouth started tingling. So I went and asked the nurse, and she said thats not normal. she said I was hyperventalating. So we tried a paper bag. After a bit the tingling went away, but then A HUGE headache started. at 1100 my boss said to go home. I head home, and as I pull in the driveway my head hurts so bad I start pucking!

My head hurt SO **** bad that I couldnt even move or lay down. I just broke down and yes it hurt so bad tears were coming from my eyes (still throwing up and dizzy). So my wife takes me to texas med clinic. They looked at me for 5 - 10 minutes, and said you need to go to the ER.

We get to the ER, and they give me a Cat Scan, and a spinal tap, and morfine and a bunch of other stuff. and Fluids. (I like fluids after the IV is installed)... Turns out I have two ear infections (one in each ear) my perscription (eyes) is off, and I have a headache like no other from ear infections for weeks/months.

They finally send me home (Just got home). they gave me darvaset and something for the infections. I did get a doctors note so I was off good friday

Still have a bad headache, but its not quite bad enough anymore to where I just want to kill myself. I really did just want to shoot myself!!!

Just thought I would share my experience.

Good news is no internal bleeding or brain tumors. My heart is good to go, and my spinal situations are good to go. That is comforting... Good thing for insurance! Med clinic didnt charge me a copay because they didnt do ****, and since I went to the med clinic first, and they sent me to the ER I shouldnt have to pay my 250 dollar ER visit deducatble!!! DIDNT COST ME ANYTHING! I guess when you pay 650 a month for insurance it actually can be worth it!

[Redneck Archer]

So now here is the update to all that. It turns out now that the spinal tap injection site is leaking, and my spinal fluid is leaking! I kind of freaked out, but is actually quite common in spinal taps I guess. I have to stay hydrated and laying down.

I wasnt going to post anything but I feel like crap, and am kind of depressed... I can lay down and feel somewhat descent, but if I stand or situp my head hurts like not other!!! and that is with the darvocet!

[k9trainer]

Good luck, hope things work out for ya

[howzitbra]

So, did the drawing of blood bring on all these symptoms or was it just coincidence? Get better soon!

[Redneck Archer]

It was mainly coincidental... They said the blood loss could have helped make things worse, but mostly coincidence

[Brett C]

Wow prayer sent ^^

[quackerback]

[QUOTE=Redneck Archer;2403464]So now here is the update to all that. It turns out now that the spinal tap injection site is leaking, and my spinal fluid is leaking! I kind of freaked out, but is actually quite common in spinal taps I guess. I have to stay hydrated and laying down.

i had the same thing happen to me when i had a hernia surgery. if you are still having headaches tomorrow or monday, go to the er and have them do a blood patch. they will draw blood and inject it into the spinal tap site. blood will clot better than spinal fluid.

[rjtkdplus]

Prayers for you brother.

[Geezy Rider]

Wow, sorry your having such a rough time of it. Can't imagine that kind of pain. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Mudslinger]

Just remember, it could be worse, but at least it isn't and they seem to know what is wrong. Have a better day and a speedy recovery.

[prkchp]

Sounds like a bad day alright, hope ya get to feelin better soon.

[Redneck Archer]

i had the same thing happen to me when i had a hernia surgery. if you are still having headaches tomorrow or monday, go to the er and have them do a blood patch. they will draw blood and inject it into the spinal tap site. blood will clot better than spinal fluid.

oh wow. how long after the blood patch did you start feeling better? this is horrible.

[Tmag]

Turn on some hunting shows and try to relax. Prayers for your speedy recovery.

[Redneck Archer]

thanks everyone...

BTW: my bedroom TV now only gets channel 2-13... no hunting shows. I cant stand time warner...

[JLively]

Med clinic didnt charge me a copay because they didnt do ****, ...

Actually, "we" did. You were referred to the right place for further evaluation and treatment. Hope you feel better soon.