Granny's gone and done it again

[BigBlueHen53]

They think they figured out what’s causing mine lol

Oh really, what?

 

[ShrekDawg]

Oh really, what?

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Um. And this means what?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I smell smoke and my eyes are burning. Is this the smoke from Canada that's finally reaching us?

 

[Rambling Iris]

Um. And this means what?

pressure inside the skull is high for no obvious reason

 

[bhawk-23]

pressure inside the skull is high for no obvious reason

Wow! Do they know what causes it or how to alleviate some of the pressure/pain?

 

[ShrekDawg]

Um. And this means what?

pressure inside the skull is high for no obvious reason

What Iris said lol

Wow! Do they know what causes it or how to alleviate some of the pressure/pain?

No. That’s what the idiopathic part means. Cause there’s also regular intracranial hypertension where they know the cause. That said, it can be from being overweight or certain medications or I think trauma too. So they do suspect some causes but not sure. And I’m somewhat overweight soooo… there’s also fluid in the optic nerves so yeah. So I’m being put on diamox. That’s what they usually use for this apparently. It helps with the fluid retention and the pressure. I also have to get an eye test for the pressure. And if none of this works, a spinal test. They take fluid out to test the pressure. I also have to get another MRI because my pituitary gland was positioned a little weird and she wants to make sure it’s normal.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Hello everyone, I slept til 9 and by the time I got Toms meds and such Nancy and Kevin was here. It has been a long day and I am tired. The boys went grocery shopping and Kevin made a special trip to Krogers for me to get a cake I have been craving for a couple years. He found it half off so $5.00 and very fresh and oh so good!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Wow, beautiful cake! Looks good, is that cherries on top? How sweet of Kevin to get that for you.

Ooh, ShrekDawg, sounds like you have s lot going on! Keep us posted as you learn the results of all your tests.

 

[bhawk-23]

What Iris said lol

No. That’s what the idiopathic part means. Cause there’s also regular intracranial hypertension where they know the cause. That said, it can be from being overweight or certain medications or I think trauma too. So they do suspect some causes but not sure. And I’m somewhat overweight soooo… there’s also fluid in the optic nerves so yeah. So I’m being put on diamox. That’s what they usually use for this apparently. It helps with the fluid retention and the pressure. I also have to get an eye test for the pressure. And if none of this works, a spinal test. They take fluid out to test the pressure. I also have to get another MRI because my pituitary gland was positioned a little weird and she wants to make sure it’s normal.

Sounds like your brain is about as messed up as mine. Do keep us updated on what you find out. I hope the med brings you some much needed relief.