The surgeon's office instructed me to see a neurologist for the terrible headaches that it sometimes causes but the swelling should heal on its own.
It seems to be getting larger and I can't put much weight on it like lying on my back in bed or leaning on my back while I sit.
The neurologist referred me to neurosurgeon for advice but I haven't heard about it yet. In the meantime he's doing nerve conduction tests on my legs for my drop-foot condition, which is not related to the pseudomeningocele
The original operation for back pain and leg weakness was a success. I'm able to walk without using walker or cane. My back pain is gone.
Now I'll have to get this new problem fixed. But I'm still very lucky compared to the diseases that are out there.
Another reason for not posting as much as usual is the Christmas season with its decorations and shopping for gifts.
Hey!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing better now!
I just wanted to leave you a comment wishing you a Merry Christmas and then, I see your back with that swelling which does look scary. I hope you have been able to get some rest.
Don't worry about posting, just do it when you can. Will be saying a prayer for you.
xx
Thank you Kay.
DeleteHave a great Christmas with the family!
I am glad your surgery was a success. Now all you need to do is recover from the effects of the surgery. Please feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma,
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J'espere tout ira bien!
ReplyDeletejoyeux Noel.John M §
Merci pour vos aimables souhaits.
DeleteThank you for your kind wishes.
I am happy that your surgery was a success, John, so sorry to know you have been going through this. Hope that 2015 will be wonderful for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good wishes Linda.
DeleteHi John, I know your posts are a few yrs old but I am currently going through this pseudomeningocele & wondered how long did it take to go away on its own? Or did you get it removed? My doctor said it will go away on its own but I don't want to wait too long because it's uncomfortable & unsightly. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello,i am a french girl and I also have been through a giant pseudo-meningocele in the back that appeared after a laminectomy. The surgeon accidentelly made a hole in the dura mater. I have also been told that it would disappear "naturally" but nothing has happened in 9 months, it only got worse. A neurosurgeon decided that I couldn't stay with it as the pain was constant and getting worse and worse: head headaches + back pain + hips, bottom and legs pain.
DeleteThe surgery is now 2 weeks and I am recovering. It is a total success. The hole is now repaired and my back is flat again.
If you want to get in touch please do, I would be glad to provide you informations or pictures about my expérience.
Regards
Thanks for your comment. Luckily my second surgery was also a success. How do we get in touch?
DeleteI try to send my e-mail adress but my post doesn't get published.
DeleteCan you help me?
Cecile.
Can you get in touch with my Google account?
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