The doctors came in this morning to check on Adri and the biggest topic was pain. She is still at about a 5 out of a 10 in pain and it is especially painful when she gets out of bed.
The have given her a preliminary diagnosis of aseptic meningitis. This seems like a scary term but here is the definition:
Aseptic Meningitis is an illness characterized by serous inflammation of the linings of the brain. Meningitis means inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
The doctors say this is not the scary kind of meningitis that has to do with infection but much more about inflammation. Since they were in there poking the lining of the brain it is not uncommon to have some swelling after a surgery like hers. They are going to put her on a 5-7 day dose of steroids to see if they can get the inflammation under control to help her pain.
The doctors were not ready to release er this morning but said they would check on her this afternoon to see if she is ready to go home. The nurses are pushing Adri to get up and walk around, not lay in bed because they want her to be more active to prevent fever. So far she has avoided that.
Adri, You are so incredibly strong and we can't believe how you are up and around and almost ready to come home! You are so amazing girl! Hopefully the new meds will knock that pain level down and you can get home and relax with your family! Wishing you well girl.
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I wouldn't be too thrilled about getting up and walking around after a couple of guys had been poking around in my head!
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ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see that your surgery went well and that you are up and training for your next half marathon, hospital style. :-) You're a strong woman, Adri. My prayers have been continually with you!
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