Spinal Meningitis

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Spinal Meningitis

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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.
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Prayers for speedy recovery!
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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.
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So sorry to hear of your situation, the back pain and now the resulting illness. Prayers for your speedy and full recovery!
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Praying and agreeing for a speedy and full recovery.
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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.

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I wish you a speedy recovery!
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OUCH! Well that could have gone better. You are in my prayers.

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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.
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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.
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You are in my prayers. So sorry you are having to go through this
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Sorry to read this OG. Hang in there. My thoughts are with you.

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Thoughts and prayers for you.
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OG....Thoughts and prayers are with you. Getting old is NOT for the weak.
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oh no! prayers for you!
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