orangesiclegurl
01-21-2002, 05:07 PM
Hi I am hoping that somebody will have advice for me, my sis developed a lump on her head in September. She has had all sorts of test and they have come back unconclusive, or showing nothingg. In the last week she has passed out twice and been uncouscious both times for two hours at a time. Does anyone know what is wrong, or has anyone had similar expeirences. I am really worried.
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DaisyKatie
01-21-2002, 05:17 PM
Wow that sounds pretty serious. Have you taken her to the hospital? You must have a childrens hospital if your in Toronto (I don't know how old your sis is). I would take her in and not leave until you've received an answer. People shouldn't loose consciosness and the past information you have been given is not satisfactory. Your sis could be in danger. Has she had an MRI? Wow go to the hospital.
Jay Tor
01-21-2002, 09:09 PM
Sunnybrook [Bayview Ave., south of Lawrence] has the best head/spinal trauma unit in the GTA. Another possibility is Toronto General [University Ave. & Gerrard].
For kids [16 and younger] go to Sick Kids [Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, just south of Toronto General Hosp].
Your best bet is a teaching hospital; avoid the local hospitals, esp. for paeds or for anything that's a little odd or different.
Good luck,
Jay
For kids [16 and younger] go to Sick Kids [Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, just south of Toronto General Hosp].
Your best bet is a teaching hospital; avoid the local hospitals, esp. for paeds or for anything that's a little odd or different.
Good luck,
Jay
willper
01-21-2002, 10:00 PM
Get to a neurologist pronto.
Anything that is this serious needs early detection and treatment.
Don't be surprised if the previous doctors turn out to be morons.
Good luck.
Keep us up dated.
Anything that is this serious needs early detection and treatment.
Don't be surprised if the previous doctors turn out to be morons.
Good luck.
Keep us up dated.
redleg82nd
01-22-2002, 10:27 AM
Just being un consience for two hours at a time could cause brian damage. You should see a doctor who speailizes in that area. Good luck Mike
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orangesiclegurl
01-22-2002, 04:36 PM
She has been seeing doctors and specialist, and no one has any answers. Yesterday she had a cat scan and an ect test done. We are waithing for the results
Jay Tor
01-26-2002, 06:40 PM
Here's a link for some information about post concussive syndrome. The symptoms and difficulty of establishing a diagnosis seem to fit your sister's experience. There are many possible reasons for your sister's condition and the link describes just one such possibility. However, with this link you can continue to access more information as you learn more about your sister's condition.
Note - the author of this article states that this syndrome is still controversial. This is fairly common where the medical/clinical experience and literature are scant [like Lupus years ago]. Hope your sister's doctors identify her problem and that she gets better soon.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic865.htm
Good luck,
Jay
Note - the author of this article states that this syndrome is still controversial. This is fairly common where the medical/clinical experience and literature are scant [like Lupus years ago]. Hope your sister's doctors identify her problem and that she gets better soon.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic865.htm
Good luck,
Jay