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I didn't have the opportunity to train my sister how to post here during my absence, but I hope to rectify that for future occasions. Did I miss anything while I was away?
OK, here's the deal.
The word from the neurologist, short version: idiopathic hydrocephalus.
This is far far better news than I could possibly have imagined. Not that it isn't serious — left untreated, it is. But it is also very fixable.
I was admitted to the hospital Monday, went through a couple days of testing, and am now at home. There is more testing and, ultimately, brain surgery in my future, but not immediately.
I know a lot of people have kept me in their thoughts and prayers. If you've been a loner all your adult life, as I have, it's a hard idea to get used to.
All I can say now is thanks, I'm humbled beyond words.
More later.
Posted by Russ at 11:17 PM, May 23, 2007 in Health
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"probably related to a deficiency of arachnoid granulations"? (http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic161.htm) Man, sounds like your "Alien" hypopthesis was dang close! :)
Seriously, Russ, what great news. Fantastic news. Best news I've heard in a loooong time! :D And something to really thank God for (though not glibly, as though He would have been unjust to let any of us die, or as though _this_ is the proof of his love, anymore than a grimmer diagnosis would be proof of its absence--tricky issues there).
Cutting to the chase: I guess this means I can stop praying and re-dedicate that time to fine television viewing?
Posted by: John at May 23, 2007 11:47 PM
I hadn't yet considered the Alien angle, in light of the news. Well, shoot... off to the library (and quarantine) for me.
Seriously, though this is better news than I had any right to expect.
Cutting to the chase: I guess this means I can stop praying and re-dedicate that time to fine television viewing?
That, or alcohol consumption.
Failing that, perhaps you could come up with some colorful and festive ways to celebrate whatever the next holiday dedicated to the Dear Leader might be.
Posted by: Russ at May 23, 2007 11:57 PM
glad it was fairly good news.
Posted by: maggie katzen at May 24, 2007 01:02 AM
Great to hear they found the cause and it's treatable. I was so glad to see ya back online.
Hard to be a loner with so many friends, huh?
Take care,
Eric
Posted by: EricAtRandom at May 24, 2007 01:23 AM
Hmm.... It's idiopathic.
That leaves us free to speculate on the cause. I'm thinking it was a bizarre staple gun accident. :)
Posted by: gturner6ppc at May 24, 2007 01:49 AM
Treatable! That's the word I was hoping to see. Wonderful news! YAY! And I vote for alcohol consumption :)
Posted by: Ith at May 24, 2007 04:20 PM
Awesome! Glad to hear it's something they can *fix*.
Posted by: Chuckg at May 24, 2007 05:07 PM
So glad it's something treatable. That definitely calls for a celebratory toast. And, yes, the toast does have to include alcohol.
Posted by: Cheryl S. at May 24, 2007 09:45 PM
Wait, did someone say it can be treated with alky?? Doctor Skul at yer service young fella.
smiling
Posted by: Skul at May 25, 2007 03:09 AM
I guess all that finger-crossing finally paid off. :O)
Great news, Russ. Obviously brain surgery is still risky, but at least now you know what you're working with.
You just keep on keepin' on. We'll keep the prayers comin'.
Posted by: Stander at May 25, 2007 07:08 AM
Russ,
Be careful when you tell Mycah you're going in to "get fixed".
He might not understand.
Still though, thanks to God for your good news. Prayers a wonderful thing!
Best to you,
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 25, 2007 02:53 PM
Russ,
Be careful when you tell Mycah you're going in to "get fixed".
He might not understand.
Still though, thanks to God for your good news. Prayers a wonderful thing!
Best to you,
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 25, 2007 02:53 PM
"Hard to be a loner with so many friends, huh?"
Too funny! I am so glad that you finally found the cause.
I am going to smoke a BIG pork butt and lift a glass today to the good news. MMMM, BBQ!
Posted by: susan at May 26, 2007 05:09 AM
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"probably related to a deficiency of arachnoid granulations"? (http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic161.htm) Man, sounds like your "Alien" hypopthesis was dang close! :)
Seriously, Russ, what great news. Fantastic news. Best news I've heard in a loooong time! :D And something to really thank God for (though not glibly, as though He would have been unjust to let any of us die, or as though _this_ is the proof of his love, anymore than a grimmer diagnosis would be proof of its absence--tricky issues there).
Cutting to the chase: I guess this means I can stop praying and re-dedicate that time to fine television viewing?
Posted by: John at May 23, 2007 11:47 PM
I hadn't yet considered the Alien angle, in light of the news. Well, shoot... off to the library (and quarantine) for me.
Seriously, though this is better news than I had any right to expect.
That, or alcohol consumption.
Failing that, perhaps you could come up with some colorful and festive ways to celebrate whatever the next holiday dedicated to the Dear Leader might be.
Posted by: Russ at May 23, 2007 11:57 PM
glad it was fairly good news.
Posted by: maggie katzen at May 24, 2007 01:02 AM
Great to hear they found the cause and it's treatable. I was so glad to see ya back online.
Hard to be a loner with so many friends, huh?
Take care,
Eric
Posted by: EricAtRandom at May 24, 2007 01:23 AM
Hmm.... It's idiopathic.
That leaves us free to speculate on the cause. I'm thinking it was a bizarre staple gun accident. :)
Posted by: gturner6ppc at May 24, 2007 01:49 AM
Treatable! That's the word I was hoping to see. Wonderful news! YAY! And I vote for alcohol consumption :)
Posted by: Ith at May 24, 2007 04:20 PM
Awesome! Glad to hear it's something they can *fix*.
Posted by: Chuckg at May 24, 2007 05:07 PM
So glad it's something treatable. That definitely calls for a celebratory toast. And, yes, the toast does have to include alcohol.
Posted by: Cheryl S. at May 24, 2007 09:45 PM
Wait, did someone say it can be treated with alky?? Doctor Skul at yer service young fella.
smiling
Posted by: Skul at May 25, 2007 03:09 AM
I guess all that finger-crossing finally paid off. :O)
Great news, Russ. Obviously brain surgery is still risky, but at least now you know what you're working with.
You just keep on keepin' on. We'll keep the prayers comin'.
Posted by: Stander at May 25, 2007 07:08 AM
Russ,
Be careful when you tell Mycah you're going in to "get fixed".
He might not understand.
Still though, thanks to God for your good news. Prayers a wonderful thing!
Best to you,
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 25, 2007 02:53 PM
Russ,
Be careful when you tell Mycah you're going in to "get fixed".
He might not understand.
Still though, thanks to God for your good news. Prayers a wonderful thing!
Best to you,
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 25, 2007 02:53 PM
"Hard to be a loner with so many friends, huh?"
Too funny! I am so glad that you finally found the cause.
I am going to smoke a BIG pork butt and lift a glass today to the good news. MMMM, BBQ!
Posted by: susan at May 26, 2007 05:09 AM
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