Shunt update

I haven't updated in a while about my surgery and in a way that's a good thing because it means I've been able to get out and do more.  I've actually been having some good days now and then whereas before I was mostly bedridden or holding on to things to get around.  I've been pretty dizzy the past couple days but I think it's from overdoing it...again.  But how can you resist a good romp in the snow with your kids?  especially when it's their first real snow!!  Today I finished some shopping and had lunch with my kids and did a little house cleaning.  Now I have that heavy headed feeling and my eyes are tired. 

I went back to the doctor on December 15th and he is still not releasing me to go back to work.  It looks like it'll be February now before I get the green light.  As much as I hate to admit it, he was right all along.  I needed to stay home and give myself time to heal and time to let this latest spell settle some.  My bank account is going to suffer majorly though.  I HAVE to get back to work as soon as possible. 

Oddly enough, it seems as if my constant struggle over the last year and a half to find a birth control pill that works for me may have contributed to my current state.  Most of the pills have caused migraines.  The one that didn't cause headaches caused severe cramps that were on the same level of intensity as migraines.  One day at work they hit so bad, I got nauseous and had to leave.  I was in tears driving home.  So yesterday I met with my Gynecologist and it looks as if I'll be getting a hysterectomy and hopefully ending this roller coaster ride of hormones as well as ending the other issues that come with it.  I'm not excited about yet another surgery but who knows, may be that this what will help me all the way around. 

I'm particulary curious to see if it works because I think I've developed a condition called Migraine Associated Vertigo which is very similar to Meniere's.  MAV also includes constant dizziness, imbalance and extreme sensitvity to motion sickness.  All of which I have.  This condition usually has a trigger or triggers just like some people with regular migraines.  I think my trigger may be birth control pills.  If I don't take them anymore, maybe I'll get a little relief??  Who knows.  This darned disease is such a mystery that I have no idea anymore and in reality, I'm grasping at straws. 

But as far as the hysterectomy goes, this is the perfect time for me to do it.  I'm already off work.  I'm not having more children and I can't handle the cramping anymore.  So even if it doesn't help the Meniere's, I'll have one other monkey off my back.  I'm currently off all birth control so that may give me some idea between now and surgery if they're affecting me.  Surgery may be as early as January 5th. 

The next few days are going to be hectic with lots of Christmas activities.  By saturday night, I'll be worthless.  Then for the week after that, I have the kids by myself.  That ought to be a good indication of how ready I am to go back.  I've had them for the past 3 days because of the snow and that has affected me too.  Can't nap a lot with a 4-year old and 6-year old around.  They are great kids though and do let me rest some.  They've got a lot more patience than I do. 

Happy Holidays to all!