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Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:28 am
by Oldgringo
After learning Lumbar Injections weren't helping and Neurosurgery wasn't an option, we opted for a Spinal Cord Stimulator trial. Wires inserted Friday, felt great Saturday morning, Wound started leaking around noon on Saturday GREAT PAIN Sunday. Wires removed Monday, mowed Monday afternoon. Tuesday, upon awakening, I was experiencing debilitating neck and head pain- the worst pain in 76 years and could hardly walk.
The spinal fluid drainage and resultant infection resulted in Spinal Meningitis. With a little luck and a lot of prayers, I may be released in 2-3 weeks from our local non 30.07,.07 posted hospital.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:43 am
by bblhd672
Prayers for speedy recovery!
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:58 am
by The Annoyed Man
OG, so sorry to hear about your illness. That just bites. I have helped care for meningitis patients before, and the headaches are just crushing. I am praying for you right now.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:23 am
by puma guy
So sorry to hear of your situation, the back pain and now the resulting illness. Prayers for your speedy and full recovery!
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:28 am
by oljames3
Praying and agreeing for a speedy and full recovery.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:29 am
by Abraham
Oldgringo,
When it rains it...well, you know the rest.
Man, I'm sorry for the misery you're enduring.
Wishing you a very rapid recovery.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:39 am
by Steve W
I wish you a speedy recovery!
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:22 am
by Charles L. Cotton
OUCH! Well that could have gone better. You are in my prayers.
Chas.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:27 am
by carlson1
We will be praying fervently for you. This happens to me about four years ago, but with a pain pump. I had the worse headache a man could have. Hang in there.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:28 am
by Excaliber
I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through!
My wife had a stimulator implanted at one time, but fortunately she didn't run into the complications you did.
You're in my prayers.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:36 pm
by RPBrown
You are in my prayers. So sorry you are having to go through this
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:57 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
Sorry to read this OG. Hang in there. My thoughts are with you.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:29 pm
by twomillenium
Thoughts and prayers for you.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:42 pm
by AF-Odin
OG....Thoughts and prayers are with you. Getting old is NOT for the weak.
Re: Spinal Meningitis
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:06 pm
by SewTexas
oh no! prayers for you!