And just like that, it was over….
Staci was ravenously hungry by 9:30pm, so I sought and got permission to get her some food. (ER patients have to get permission for things like eating and drinking.)
Meanwhile, a doctor came in shortly after I left and told Staci her tests looked really good, everything checked out well, and that it seemed that Staci had had a complex migraine. This sounded a lot better than words like “stroke” and “heart attack,” so Staci was very pleased with this diagnosis. She did, however, ask a pretty obvious question: “What’s a complex migraine?”
The answer wasn’t so straightforward; it seems there are all sorts of migraines. Some people have the incredibly painful headache, coupled with sensitivity to light and noise, while others get a sharp stomach ache. The symptoms Staci experienced – vision problems, followed by headache, followed by neurological problems – apparently describe, pretty aptly, what’s called a complex migraine.
The doctors at UMC wanted Staci to visit her doctor, and it just so happens that she has an appointment for a checkup tomorrow (3/4). Her doctor concurred that Staci should go home tonight and go in for an office visit tomorrow. Meanwhile, Staci is supposed to rest, drink fluids, and avoid driving for 24 hours.
I told Staci it feels like we drove home and scared away a burglar who was just about to break into our house: There’s a big sense of relief that nothing bad happened, but you’re still left with a big wad of anxiety and stress over what could’ve happened.
Anyway, I want to offer a big THANKS to all our friends who prayed for us tonight and wanted to be kept in the loop. Times like this remind us just how blessed we are!
Staci was ravenously hungry by 9:30pm, so I sought and got permission to get her some food. (ER patients have to get permission for things like eating and drinking.)
Meanwhile, a doctor came in shortly after I left and told Staci her tests looked really good, everything checked out well, and that it seemed that Staci had had a complex migraine. This sounded a lot better than words like “stroke” and “heart attack,” so Staci was very pleased with this diagnosis. She did, however, ask a pretty obvious question: “What’s a complex migraine?”
The answer wasn’t so straightforward; it seems there are all sorts of migraines. Some people have the incredibly painful headache, coupled with sensitivity to light and noise, while others get a sharp stomach ache. The symptoms Staci experienced – vision problems, followed by headache, followed by neurological problems – apparently describe, pretty aptly, what’s called a complex migraine.
The doctors at UMC wanted Staci to visit her doctor, and it just so happens that she has an appointment for a checkup tomorrow (3/4). Her doctor concurred that Staci should go home tonight and go in for an office visit tomorrow. Meanwhile, Staci is supposed to rest, drink fluids, and avoid driving for 24 hours.
I told Staci it feels like we drove home and scared away a burglar who was just about to break into our house: There’s a big sense of relief that nothing bad happened, but you’re still left with a big wad of anxiety and stress over what could’ve happened.
Anyway, I want to offer a big THANKS to all our friends who prayed for us tonight and wanted to be kept in the loop. Times like this remind us just how blessed we are!
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...and there was much rejoicing!!
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