SPINAL TAP OF FAIL

[cindylouwho]

So today I went to the ER.  My head was killing.  So after I go through all the normal paperwork bullshit and finally see a PA and explain the entire 3 year history and about how the neuro wasn't giving me pain meds, and how I am not a drug seeker and just want to work and do my job and so on.  SHE PAGES THE NEURO!   I was sitting there (in pain b/c no one had even given me a fucking vicodin) LOLing about the fucking ridiculousness of it all.  So he calls back and says that I need a spinal tap.  The PA comes back and I could tell she was like OMG why did I just call that douchebag (she even said he didn't even listen to her) and she is like you have a choice.  You don't have to do this.  ANd I was like well yeah I do, if he is going to take me srsly and all I better do it.

So I forgot my cell today (of course) so I use their phone to call my mom and get my roommate's # so I can have her get  my bosses number so I can call out of work for tomorrow.  So they get me situated and then the Dr comes in and explains everything and asks if I have had any meds yet and I am like NO WANT NOW,   He asks about what I have had before and I explain and he says have I had morphine.  And I was like um no.  So he gets me fentanyl and I am high as a kite in 34 seconds.  

Then they start the tap.  And try.  And try.  And try.  Three different sites.  NO FLUID.  But he is hitting nerves pretty good and I am screaming.  Finally he gives up and pages the anesthesiologist on call.  So she comes in and is all nice and fluffy and gives me a pillow to hug.  And then her boss who is like the head of anes. at Brigham and Women's comes to assist/watch.  And they try.  And try. And try.  And I scream fucking bloody murder.  And they give more fentanyl.  And they try again.  And fail.  So they say well guess not.

FAIL.

So I have to have it doen floroscopically.  And Neuro wants it done before I see him on 2/25.  So I have to do this again.  

I have a small script of T3's which is more than I had this morning.  And I free pass off work tomorrow.  I also have a headache worse than when I went in to the ER and my back is killing.  I am sure the headache is mostly since I haven't eaten since 11:25 am.  (I just ate and feel so much better)

So yeah.  Good times.

Comments

[taiga13.livejournal.com]

That is so awful. I'm wishing you health vibes.

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

Thank you <3

[arhh.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

Thanks for keeping me virtual company while I was there. :)

[bishojo-kitsune.livejournal.com]

:(

No moving ok? Stay off mobility for awhile.
Man, does your neurologist even know what he's doing? Look how far the spinal tap went...

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

Well he was at home all nice and warm and comfy.

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight* that's horrible.

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

<3 <3 <3

[californiaquail.livejournal.com]

Dumb question. But why didn't they just do the floroscopy the first time? Are they like trying to save money or something?

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

They weren't even equipped to do a LP in the ER, never mind a floroscopy. I could hear them arguing about it; it isn't something they usually do.

I think they are trying to cause me as much pain as possible.

OMG your icon. *steals*

[californiaquail.livejournal.com]

I haven't had my LP yet. I'm still waiting for the MRI. I might not need one. But I remember my epidural with my first childbirth. I was in so much pain, I don't remember feeling anything going into my spine. I guess the labor sort of distracted me.

But from what I've read, trying to do an LP without the floroscopy is a waste of time. You need to be able to see what you're doing.

[namasteyoga.livejournal.com]

I think: Arrrrghghgh pretty much covers it.

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

Yes, it does. <3

[2801rosie.livejournal.com]

OMG I'm so sorry you are going through this. Did they not do the spinal tap right or what. I can't imagine what you went through but it hurts just thinking about it.
{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
I hope you get some relief soon.

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

Apparently my spine is not normal? I have no idea....

<3

[spicyride.livejournal.com]

OMG. That's awful. Feel better soon.

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

it's insane. I still can't believe it.

[jane-hidell.livejournal.com]

Oh God ;_; <3<3<3

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

<3 <3 <3 <3

[marykir.livejournal.com]

Oy. I hope the next one goes better! and helps find a solution to the headaches!

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

<3 Me too.

[travln1.livejournal.com]

Just seeing this now. I am so sorry you had to go through that! I can't even imagine. I've had one spinal tap and that was enough!

Fingers crossed they get this figured out soon! Damned neuro.

[cindy-lou-who8.livejournal.com]

:) I can't believe I have to go through it again!

Thanks <3