Monday, October 3, 2005

My Brain Hurts and Jewelry!...

Happy Monday, all!  So, it's been a frustrating week or so.  My shunt has been malfunctioning.  It has causeed alot of headaches, migraines, vision problems and backaches.  For those of you who don't know, I had a ventricular-atrial shunt inserted a little over a year ago for chiari malformation and pseudotumor cerebri.  I had two brain surgeries.  It was a long haul.  If you want to read about the two conditions they are in my "Favorite Sites" in my side bar under intracranial hypertension and chiari malformation.  Anyway, the shunt diverts excess cerebral spinal fluid from my brain and spinal column into my atrial (heart) area.  It has worked beautifully until this past week.  I had forgotten how bad the migraines could get and how my face swells.  I am in good spirits, though.  I will let everyone know how my appointment goes.  I am just hoping it can be fixed without having further surgery!

I am late for this week's installment of
Krissy's Scavenger Hunt!  This week's subject is "your favorite bracelet".  I chose my silver, garnet and marcasite bracelet.  I don't wear bracelets too often, but this one I wear more than the others and I LOVE the red/orange color of the stones.  I love gems of the earth!
              
While I am speaking of gems of the earth, I wanted to show you a ring I had designed.  I had it designed because I had been searching for years and years for the perfect ring.  I have a large size finger - size 9.  It has been hard to find a ring that fit me that I liked.  There is a local jeweler here that makes jewelry so I decided to pick out my favorite stone and a simple setting (I love simple settings!).  I wanted a ring that I could wear every day that went with everything.
                                     
So, that is it for the day.  I must get off as I have a headache and I have lots to do today.  Have a super week all!! xox

22 comments:

  1. Val, I absolutely ADORE your bracelet and your ring.  they are both just gorgeous.
    BTW, you mentioned you will let everyone know how your appointment goes but you didn't mention when your appointment was.  BTW, if it is on Friday, I will go with you Sissy, if you'd like. :)  

    Krissy
    http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

       

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  2. Beautiful bracelet and ring Val my friend.  I am so sorry to hear that you have been having troubles again.  I shall pray for you.  Good luck with your appointment whenever it is. God bless you xxxx

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  3. Val, they are both lovely!  Rob and I will be praying for you.  I have been thinking of yo a lot, hon.  I pray fyou feel better soon.  Blessings, Penny

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  4. Sorry to hear your headaches are still there, hope you get relief soon. Your bracelet and ring are beautiful, I like this kind of traditional jewellery as opposed to the modern flashy stuff. Jeannette.xx.

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  5. I'm sorry to hear that your shunt is messing up Val, I do hope it can be sorted out without further surgery too.  ((((()))))
    I love your ring!
    Your bracelet too, but the ring is just like something I would wear, I like simple settings too :o)
    Sara   x

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  6. Hope they can sort your problem out for you - without resorting to surgery - your bracelet and ring are just lovely..kind of jewellery I myself like...Ally

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  7. Very pretty ring Val.. love the color..! I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling  well.. Will send good vibes your way ..*hugs* Melaney

    http://journals.aol.com/myheartsaysso2/WhereTheHeartIs/

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  8. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MY SISTER I TOO HOPE THEY CAN FIX IT WITHOUT SURGERY I HOPE YOU CAN FIND TIME TO REST AND THE JEWERLY IS JUST BEAUTIFUL THANKL YOU FOR SHARING GOD BLESS YOU KELLEY

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  9. Oh no...sorry to hear about the shunt problems! Hope they can get that sorted out with minimum of difficulty.  And I love love love that ring! I have big fingers too.

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  10. I do hope you won`t need any further surgery Val and that your headaches will soon be better.  I`ll have a look at the site in a moment.  I just love your bracelet and your ring, how nice to be able to design your own jewellery. :-)

    Sandra xxxx

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  11. Val,

    I really hope and pray they can do something non-invasive to get you feeling better again.

    be well,
    Dawn

    http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/
    Poetry:

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  12. Hope you get to feeling better:)

    Deb

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  13. I really hope you get some help with that shunt Val, must be awful for you. As for your taste in jewellery - I love it! Take care my friend.
    Sylvia xx
    http://journals.co.uk/sylviam4000/JottingsfromtheSticks

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  14. I hope they get the shunt working right..you have had a lot going on wit that thing,..and to havethe oter stuff come back..hope you feel better soon..........Kasey

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  15. Val, sorry to hear you are not well!  I will be praying for your quick recovery!  <<HUGS>>  I love the bracelet and ring!  The bracelet looks like an antique!  Have a good week!
    ~Miss O

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  16. Sorry your not feeling well. Hope all goes well with the doctor.  The jewelry  is gorgeous !!! I love both pieces.

    Ellen
    http://journals.aol.com/eml625/Onedayatatime

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  17. Sweetie,
    I am so sorry you are hurting.   It certainly has been a long haul for you.  I hope that it gets easier for you.  Love bunches LuAnne

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  18. Grrrr rumbly.... bumbly... grumble grumble!!! How unfair that your shunt has to malfunction so soon after its installment. Well a year is brief compared to the long.... loooooong life we all want you to enjoy. If only I could reach over and wave my magic Harry Potter wand and ease your pain and suffering. Alas I be only human but still have the most powerful magic of all... love... feel it encircle you and sooth your throbbing head. We are all here encircling you with our caring embrace.
    Michael

    http://journals.aol.com/madmanadhd/ConfessionsofaMadmanInsightsinto/entries/1338

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  19. You have explained so much about your condition that I had no idea about the reasons for shunt.   Hoping you will be able to get relief without further surgery.  Enjoyed your entry about your jewelry.  Will hope to chat with you when you are up to it and I am online.   I haven't been online much recently but like to check in for about an hour a day.  When I am inside and not helping the carpenter on my new addition I will spend more time with journals.   Take care and prayers for your health improvement.    mark

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  20. Love the bracelett .

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  21. very pretty

    angelrose

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  22. Hello Val,
    Love your jewelry, especially your ring. Sorry about your migraines, hope all goes well with the doctor's appointment.             ~Deborah

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