35 weeks pregnant CCM bleed in brain stem
I was 35 weeks pregnant and admitted to the birth unit with a headache. I was given iv fluid and had some bloods taken. Over the next 48 hours I started to vomit constantly. Developed double vision. Lost all pain sensation or hot/cold sensation down left side of body. Became weak lost strength and sensation down right side of my body. Had difficulty swallowing. Developed a right side facial droop. Extreme vertigo and dizziness
An MRI showed a CCM with an active bleed in my brain stem or medulla to be Exact.
The decision was made to get my bub out via c-section under spinal an anaesthetic. Healthy boy!
I was commenced on IV dexamethasone and put into ICU. For 5 nights.
My blood pressure became elevated and was managed with inotropes and then oral labitolol.
Inspent the next 3 weeks in hospital learning to walk again to be strong enough to take my baby home and be with other two kids also.
7 months in I still have some weakness in. My arm but otherwise I am pretty lucky. Watching and waiting. Not operating unless I have another bleed.
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