Gabriel's Life Tag: questions

rupyoda on "career path"

rupyoda — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:23:54 +0000

If your concern is that your son might have TB, (1) why not have him tested and treated now? and (2) why would it be appropriate to expose people in a medical setting to it, but not diners?

Whatever you might wish for your son, the choice of a career is not one in which you should meddle, particularly if he has a passion for something specific like food. Let him follow his own course, and support him in navigating any hurdles.

jumper on "career path"

jumper — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:41:46 +0000

my son was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 2006,he had his vp shunt and so far we didn't have any problems.he is healthy and lives like any normal kid.his studies was never affected , he loves to eat just about anything and does household chores,enjoys the computer.as i have said,a normal person,you will never even know that he has a vp shunt unless if he goes to the barber.
he is turning 17 and will be in college next year,i was wondering if he can take a medical course.is it advisable to let him take a course that will make him an employee.he is actually interested in taking up culinary arts,but in our country,a medical check is required prior to employment,and usually hydro is associated with tuberculosis.can someone enlighten me. my son deserves a good future,i believe he can do it.

mp327 on "Fenestration of the septum pellucidum"

mp327 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:35:14 +0000

Usqua--

Thanks for your kind post to my thread. I am so glad to hear that you are approaching your surgery date with such a great attitude--I think attitude has a very profound effect on our ability to recover from surgery, cancer, etc. I tried to find information on the procedure you are having, and like you, found very little information on it. Most of what I read, I found difficult to understand. However, it sounds like you have a surgeon who is very knowledgeable about it and that you are in good hands. I like his approach--try the least invasive thing first--you can always go forward, but you can't go back. I sincerely hope this surgery resolves all of your symptoms and that you can get on with your life.

I continue to do well. I may have mentioned that for the last year, I have been dealing with anal cancer. My next PET scan is on 6/11 and I am a little nervous about it, as I've been experiencing chest tightness and shortness of breath. I am praying that this is not an indication of a problem with my lungs. I guess I will know soon. As for the hydro, I don't even think about it on a regular basis, as it has not had much impact on my life since having the shunt. However, I've been fortunate and know that there's always the chance that things can go wrong.

I wish you the very best with your surgery and I hope you will let me know how you are doing after it's done and you are up to posting. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha

Usqua on "Fenestration of the septum pellucidum"

Usqua — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:05:13 +0000

Thanks Martha,

My sugery date is the 18th of this month! I have found very few things on this procedure, but the few I did find seemed to be good...
Will let you know. If this is an option for those facing a shunt, I think EVERYONE should be aware and have a choice. Like my Dr. said, "lets at least try this first." Because if it works, it's DONE! No more future surgery like you have with shunts!

mp327 on "Fenestration of the septum pellucidum"

mp327 — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:42:32 +0000

Usqua--

I am not familiar with this procedure, so I can be of no help to you. It certainly has peaked my interest though, and I intend to do a little searching on the internet for more information.

I wish you the very best in making the decision on which way to go on this. Take care.

Martha

Usqua on "Fenestration of the septum pellucidum"

Usqua — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:06:07 +0000

The wonderful neurosurgeon we have simply said “you have to options…a double shunt system, or we can try this other thing called a fenestration of the septum pellucidum (which is the dividing wall of the ventricles)
I would like to know if anyone has had this done, or knows of anyone having this done. What the outcomes were.
I am 35 years old, recently diagnosed with hydrocephalus. There seems to be a blockage...not sure what the cause is yet.

Thanks in advance for your time!

hydrojules on "What to ask your doctor"

hydrojules — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:39:55 +0000

get medicaid or ssi for your condition they will help. your not over reacting about your headaches i get that with my son and every single time hes been in malfunction. this condition isnt something to mess around with its your life and as far as your parents, i dont know what to tell u but they arent looking out for u if they arent giving u the information u need to save your life. lack of information just may cause u that

Carol on "What to ask your doctor"

Carol — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:06:30 +0000

Does anyone have any information about how I could find out what type of shunt I have and information about it. I'm 18 now and really want to know everything I can about it and what I have. my parents don't want to talk about it and I've had it since I was a few weeks old and I don't go to the neurosurgion anymore because I didn't have any problems until last year but I can't go back because I can't afford to right now and my famiy doctor thinks I'm over reacting about my frequent headaches. can anyone help me?

Missy on "What to ask your doctor"

Missy — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:15:35 +0000

Steve,
The Hydro Assoc. (there is a link on this site) offers great information thats yours for the asking. Give them a call and ask for a packet, they can email you lots of information, what they sent us included a list of questions to ask your doctor. Good Luck!!

vdeleon on "What to ask your doctor"

vdeleon — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:48:29 +0000

Steve,
can you give more information. you have already been to the doctor as you posted three months ago but I would like to answer any questions I can.

adam

Anonymous on "What to ask your doctor"

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:10:50 +0000

I have a follow up visit in a week and I don't know all the questions I should ask my doctor. Could someone please advise?