Betty had her epidural this morning at the Presbyterian Kaseman spine and pain clinic and it went well. She was there for about two hours and is now taking a nap.
The main purpose of the epidural is to help prevent the post-herpetic neuralgia, the pain due to damaged nerves that can last long after the shingles rash is gone.
However, we're hopeful that it may also alleviate a little of her present pain even if that's not the main purpose. For a few days, she'll experience some additional pain due to the injections along her spine, but that should subside by early next week. They said that any relief from the shingles pain may not be apparent for several days.
Her spirits are as good as can be expected. She's one of the most courageous people I know.
Again, we appreciate all your concern and prayers. When things change, I'll send out another update.
Friday, January 15, 2010
One More Update on Betty vs. the Shingles
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3 comments:
Glad to read that your eye is on the mend Dan, and that Betty is being treated so well! That epidural will take time to work but prayers that once it does it works wonderfully for her!!
I hope it works fast. Did you tell them to shoot her with extra strength pain meds?! Tell Betty I love her and that Max and I are praying.
you know... I can get just about any medications right now in Mexico, just let me know.... just kiddin. I pray it works wonders.
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