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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Can anyone tell me if someone has one of these, does it drain some of the fluid from their brain? My son got rushed to hospital yesterday with a very bad headache, his eyes hurting and couldn't cope with lights on, they thought he might have meningitis so after the blood tests came back all clear, they did a lumbar puncture and he seemed, and felt a lot better plus could move his head. They have him on an intravenous drip of antibiotics as diagnosed a viral infection in his head  |
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"They take the cerbrospinal fluid...so yes it will have helped release the pressure,hope hes ok and has a quick recovery....hugs n thoughts with you.x"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"They take the cerbrospinal fluid...so yes it will have helped release the pressure,hope hes ok and has a quick recovery....hugs n thoughts with you.x"
Brilliant thanks, just he seemed alot better and could move his head and the lights didn't hurt when I took some stuff in for him last night.
No phone call during the night so hopefully that means good news  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A lumbar puncture is when a needle is inserted into the spine in the lumbar region which is in the lower part of the spine (top being cervical)it is done to take a secimen of bone marrow for investigation. Tony had one aged 6 in 1955 which was followed by dishes of ice cream |
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"Can anyone tell me if someone has one of these, does it drain some of the fluid from their brain? My son got rushed to hospital yesterday with a very bad headache, his eyes hurting and couldn't cope with lights on, they thought he might have meningitis so after the blood tests came back all clear, they did a lumbar puncture and he seemed, and felt a lot better plus could move his head. They have him on an intravenous drip of antibiotics as diagnosed a viral infection in his head "
I have a friend who had to have this reguarly after a compication during pregnancy. Nowadays, she goes every few months and says it s no biggy, just uncomfortable.
Hope he is better soon |
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By *acciWoman
over a year ago
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It takes a fluid sample,so yes it releases a little pressure. It is uncomfy but doesnt hurt. I hope your so gets well soon and make a full speedy recovery. My thoughts n prayers with you all hun ccc |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Thank you to everyone that has left comments and pm'd me, they have decided that he has viral meningitis and is on an antibiotic drip, feeling better and wants to go home!! His work have said under no circumstances is he to go in tomorrow if he goes home today |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I hope your son gets better . I had two lumber punctures done and tow MRI scans when I was diecnosed with m.s. yes they fluid from the middle of your spine i didn't no they done it to relieve pain from your brain |
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I had one and it was awful in my experience worst pain I have felt ever... However I wish your son a speedy recovery. I was rushed into hospital for the same reason I had a rash a headache and was fairly unwell. I have never been seen so quickly. Saw the triage nurse who then told me to take a seat I saw her running through the doors next thing I knew I was on a trolley getting exaimed by doctors.... A very surreal experience. |
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"I hope your son gets better . I had two lumber punctures done and tow MRI scans when I was diecnosed with m.s. yes they fluid from the middle of your spine i didn't no they done it to relieve pain from your brain "
I don't think they do as Its me said above, they take the cerebrospinal fluid to test it and it then relieved the pressure on his head as I guess it drained down into his spine |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ooooh thats not nice- i hope he gets better soon xxx"
Me too as he might be 24 and 6ft 3in but he is still my little boy and I hate to see him in pain |
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"I had one and it was awful in my experience worst pain I have felt ever... However I wish your son a speedy recovery. I was rushed into hospital for the same reason I had a rash a headache and was fairly unwell. I have never been seen so quickly. Saw the triage nurse who then told me to take a seat I saw her running through the doors next thing I knew I was on a trolley getting exaimed by doctors.... A very surreal experience. "
Its a shame Gloucester doesn't work as well then as when they moved him to ACU, the sister said that A&E hadn't made any notes and had to rely on what he told them they had done  Not only that, a man came to see him this morning, took the medication list and hasn't come back with it, plus far too many people come to see him, so confusing as they all say different things  |
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"Thank you to everyone that has left comments and pm'd me, they have decided that he has viral meningitis and is on an antibiotic drip, feeling better and wants to go home!! His work have said under no circumstances is he to go in tomorrow if he goes home today "
my son had viral meningitis when he was 8 weeks old it is much easier to clear than bacterial and doesn't cause the same problems. Wishing your son a quick recovery x |
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By *plpxp2Couple
over a year ago
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If you google the National Meningitis Trust you'll find lots of information about the illness (viral and bacterial) that may be useful for you. Including the problems theer can be after an infection for some people (with viral this tends to be tiredness, concentration problems etc).
Hope all goes well.
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"Thank you to everyone that has left comments and pm'd me, they have decided that he has viral meningitis and is on an antibiotic drip, feeling better and wants to go home!! His work have said under no circumstances is he to go in tomorrow if he goes home today "
Sounds like they've caught it early enough so hope he's soon feeling better. He does need to stay away from people till it's gone to prevent risking spreading it. Have they given you any meds to prevent you getting it? My family were all given them when I had Meningitis, but mine was the bacterial form so not sure if they give it for the viral one...apparently they all had bright orange pee for a few days thanks to me!! x |
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"Can anyone tell me if someone has one of these, does it drain some of the fluid from their brain? My son got rushed to hospital yesterday with a very bad headache, his eyes hurting and couldn't cope with lights on, they thought he might have meningitis so after the blood tests came back all clear, they did a lumbar puncture and he seemed, and felt a lot better plus could move his head. They have him on an intravenous drip of antibiotics as diagnosed a viral infection in his head "
they take fluid from the spine its the only way to test for meningitis. our daughter had to have it done when she was 5 days old its the most horrible thing to go through in the world our thoughts are with you hope he gets well soon xxxx |
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"Thank you to everyone that has left comments and pm'd me, they have decided that he has viral meningitis and is on an antibiotic drip, feeling better and wants to go home!! His work have said under no circumstances is he to go in tomorrow if he goes home today
Sounds like they've caught it early enough so hope he's soon feeling better. He does need to stay away from people till it's gone to prevent risking spreading it. Have they given you any meds to prevent you getting it? My family were all given them when I had Meningitis, but mine was the bacterial form so not sure if they give it for the viral one...apparently they all had bright orange pee for a few days thanks to me!! x"
He and his girlfriend asked if there is any risk to us but was told no as it is not catching/contagious |
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"If you google the National Meningitis Trust you'll find lots of information about the illness (viral and bacterial) that may be useful for you. Including the problems theer can be after an infection for some people (with viral this tends to be tiredness, concentration problems etc).
Hope all goes well.
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I did but it was kind of scary so stopped reading, he is bored now and they are giving him pills, if he is okay and his temperature stays down, he can come home tomorrow I shall certainly make sure he rests whether he likes it or not   |
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"Thank you to everyone that has left comments and pm'd me, they have decided that he has viral meningitis and is on an antibiotic drip, feeling better and wants to go home!! His work have said under no circumstances is he to go in tomorrow if he goes home today
my son had viral meningitis when he was 8 weeks old it is much easier to clear than bacterial and doesn't cause the same problems. Wishing your son a quick recovery x "
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By *plpxp2Couple
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" Sounds like they've caught it early enough so hope he's soon feeling better. He does need to stay away from people till it's gone to prevent risking spreading it. Have they given you any meds to prevent you getting it? My family were all given them when I had Meningitis, but mine was the bacterial form so not sure if they give it for the viral one...apparently they all had bright orange pee for a few days thanks to me!! x"
Rifampicin is only used for very close contacts for bacterial meningitis. When you say bright orange it really doesn't prepare you for the result |
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" Sounds like they've caught it early enough so hope he's soon feeling better. He does need to stay away from people till it's gone to prevent risking spreading it. Have they given you any meds to prevent you getting it? My family were all given them when I had Meningitis, but mine was the bacterial form so not sure if they give it for the viral one...apparently they all had bright orange pee for a few days thanks to me!! x
Rifampicin is only used for very close contacts for bacterial meningitis. When you say bright orange it really doesn't prepare you for the result "
So I was told...repeatedly!! Think I'd have traded bright orange pee for almost popping it any day though! Wasn't sure if it was just for the bacterial one or not as it was a long time ago, but thought I'd mention it just in case...better to ask too many questions than not enough when it comes to being healthy x |
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"Thank you to everyone that has left comments and pm'd me, they have decided that he has viral meningitis and is on an antibiotic drip, feeling better and wants to go home!! His work have said under no circumstances is he to go in tomorrow if he goes home today
Sounds like they've caught it early enough so hope he's soon feeling better. He does need to stay away from people till it's gone to prevent risking spreading it. Have they given you any meds to prevent you getting it? My family were all given them when I had Meningitis, but mine was the bacterial form so not sure if they give it for the viral one...apparently they all had bright orange pee for a few days thanks to me!! x
He and his girlfriend asked if there is any risk to us but was told no as it is not catching/contagious"
Good to know...I had the bacterial one so wasn't sure if things were different, but it's always better to check I guess. I was out of hospital within about 10 days and I had septicaemia too so hopefully he'll soon be home x |
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"I hope you and your boy are doing well.
Thoughts with you both x"
Thanks Lulu, he is home and sleeping, lots of pills to take and off work until Tuesday, don't think he will feel well enough to go in before anyway
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