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Joined: Nov 08, 2004 Posts: 1202 Location: Colorado
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:18 pm Post subject:
Arcee wrote
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Hmm, my stent is pretty high up and it hasn't been a problem for me...
Good for you!
I think what happens is the high stents are getting into a more compromised area of the neck for some of us. Anatomically we just do not have the space. You probably had some extra room and the nerves and muscles were not agitated during surgery. Also, I think Dake would have been using the smaller stent by the time you had the surgery.
Joined: Jan 06, 2005 Posts: 338 Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:
Lucky indeed. (And very lucky that I got to meet you there, Lew!)
I was #15 and confirmed with Dr. Dake that the 7mm he used in me is the smallest one he has been using. The thing is long though! I was kind of surprised when I saw it on my follow up exam. _________________ diagnosed RR in spring '04
1 stent placed in left jugular vein 7/15/09
on and off Copaxone
allergric to interferons and Tysabri
Joined: Jan 06, 2005 Posts: 338 Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:
This actually was with a Doctor in Boston who oversaw the MRVs and MRIs so I believe it was an MRV shot that kind of looks like an xray but then you can see the blood going through. The stent is long enough that you can see it easily. _________________ diagnosed RR in spring '04
1 stent placed in left jugular vein 7/15/09
on and off Copaxone
allergric to interferons and Tysabri
Just wanted to chime in and say that when Dr. Dake called me on Monday he mentioned adjusting the stent size. He said he thought bigger was better in the beginning. He has since learned from those of you having these nerve problems, that may not be the way to go. He said now he is adjusting the size of the stents. He didn't say it wouldn't happen, he just said he was refining the procedure. _________________ Rhonda~~
Diag. with severe stenosis in the jugular veins.(Stanford-Dr. Dake)10/19/09 Stents placed,pressure gradients obliterated,collateral pattern no longer filling,both veins normal. Feeling healthy & nearly all MS symptoms gone.
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