Post lumbar puncture/spinal tap effects. A difficult recovery due to a leak. I learned what a ‘low pressure headache’ was. This led to the period between October of 1992 and February of the following year. I was on Diamox during this time, which unfortunately did not help me. Hence, I ended up having to have my first procedure in February.
Next video discusses the symptoms that I was experiencing during this time and that are so typical of this condition. Followed by a video of my first of many surgical procedures: left eye sheath fenestration.
Video 4: First visit to my neurologist
First visit to a neurologist at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital (now Presbyterian New York Hospital). My journey continues as I first hear the real and actual diagnosis of Pseudotumor Cerebri (also known as Benign Intracranial Hypertension or/and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension). It becomes real!
Please be aware that during this video I discuss a lumbar puncture/spinal tap procedure (not in detail).
Video 3: First neuro-ophthalmologist Visit
This is my third video on this journey and life with Pseudotumor Cerebri. During this video I describe my first visit to the doctor who is to become the center and crucial neuro-ophthalmologist at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital (now known as Presbyterian New York Hospital) for over twenty years of my life. Now retired, I owe him much!
Video 2: First Ophthalmologist Visit
This is the second video, introducing my journey into the diagnosis, treatment, and living with Pseudotumor Cerebri. In this video I describe an eye check-up appointment to the ophthalmologist that recognized the initial signs and symptoms; he is the one who led me to seek diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately, help in 1992.