<p>NYC is a great place to be when you’re ill, some of the best doctors in the world. I know she’s not in your hands but she is in some great hands I’m sure.</p>
<p>Her MRI is clear so it isn’t a brain or spinal tumor, and we can deal with anything else that is causing the extra pressure. She has started on some meds today to start to reduce the pressure and will have a procedure next week to relieve some of the pressure.</p>
<p>When I looked up the specialist she saw (who she RAVED about- thought he was excellent), I was quite impressed with his CV. Chair of his department, guest teaches at many med schools, lots of research and lots of publications. Very, very impressive. And my daughter thinks he’s smart, so that’s good too. </p>
<p>Her spirits are up. Her “cognitive rest” has been lifted and she is going to start to do homework again even though her vision is still kind of blurry. It isn’t bothering her nearly as much now that she knows it isn’t brain cancer or something. </p>
<p>Wow. What a rough few weeks.</p>
<p>I would like opinions on this situation-
Kids weekend is this weekend and my cousins S was supposed to visit my S saturday to sunday. This past weekend cousins S was sick with the stomach flu. They were out of town. In the house they were staying, 5 other people came down with it. Upon returning home, his sister and dad got it (yesterday). The only person who has not had it is mom.</p>
<p>My son has a very important midterm Tuesday and 2 additional research projects to do. I am very concerned about having cousin’s S stay with him even though he got it first and got better first. He was still around 7 other people who got it and we still don’t know if his mom may get it. With this midterm, projects and 3 roommates to think about, I just didn’t feel comfortable with him coming. If no one got sick at all-it would have been fine. S can manage his time, but does not need any set backs.</p>
<p>I think my cousin feels I am being ridiculous. I feel horrible, but told her anyway. We are all going down the next weekend anyway. It just won’t be the same for her S. I really hate this feeling…</p>
<p>2016BarnardMom-what a relief!!</p>
<p>I’m so glad that things are looking up BarnardMom!</p>
<p>NervousNellie – I’m with your cousin on this one. A week later, I wouldn’t be worried about the chances of him passing on the stomach bug. Your cousin’s S has certainly gone back to school (and would have gone back to work). The risk is past. It is, of course, your call or your son’s call.</p>
<p>Wonderful news 2016BarnardMom!</p>
<p>NervousNellie1, don’t sweat it 
That mom will have her time when the shoe will be on her foot and she will be the one playing it safe.</p>
<p>I think you did the right thing.</p>
<p>If your cousin’s S had norovirus, he could still be contagious, actually. I don’t think you’re being overly cautious. Norovirus is making its rounds and college kids already don’t take good enough care of themselves.</p>
<p>Yes, it is a huge relief. I just posted a youtube clip on her twitter of The Arnold scene from Kindergarten Cop where he says he has a headache and one of the kids says “It might be a tumor” and he says “It’s NOT a tumor” in his heavy accent. </p>
<p>Now that I can tease her, I told her she shouldn’t have gone to such a smart kid school. They filled her brain with too much information and it couldn’t hold it all! </p>
<p>It is good to be able to joke now :)</p>
<p>BarnardMom, glad that the MRI was clear and your daughter’s prognosis is good! Sorry for the anxiety you both had to endure.</p>
<p>Nellie, there is so much going around I sympathize with your desire to try to shut down one potenial source of germ transmission. Have your son invite your cousin another time.</p>
<p>Good to hear the clear MRI, hope your D continues to improve.</p>
<p>BarnardMom - so glad to hear it’s nothing serious. </p>
<p>NervousNellie - you know sometimes you just have to make tough decision and be the unpopular one. It’s a role I seem to find myself in time and again with family. It’s not the end of the world, I’m sure you can arrange another visit. And trust me, no one wants to spread that awful bug. </p>
<p>I’m home from college tours. I know I haven’t, but it feels like between the two kids I’ve seen every college on the east coast from near Canada to south Florida and everything in between.</p>
<p>BarnardMom,</p>
<p>So glad things are looking better! What a scary situation…You and your D have been so brave.</p>
<p>Barnardmom - glad you got great news!</p>
<p>Nervousnellie - tough call - I’m not sure which way I’d lean, but it’d probably be more your way than not.</p>
<p>Barnardmom - what a relief! Hope she continues to improve.</p>
<p>eyemamom - I have to admit that I’m a bit envious that you are going on college tours! I loved visiting colleges and actually miss it. I’ve latched on to all my nieces, nephews and friend’s kids who are still in high school and have been living vicariously through them. :)</p>
<p>S2 will be finished his first year of college in about a month - the same week S1 graduates from college many states away! It’s setting up to be a bit of a logistical nightmare! S2 has been pledging a fraternity this semester so he has been swamped with pledge duties and school work. I’m not a huge fan of the pledge process (older son also did it) but my boys really love their fraternities, so if they are happy, I’m happy.</p>
<p>I knew, through all this, that I would know when it was time to go to New York. She called today to let me know the spinal tap will be on Monday. They said someone has to come with her and she can’t be alone overnight afterward. She was going to ask her roommate or a sorority sister to wait at the hospital with her but that didn’t feel right in my gut. I’m driving to NYC Sunday, staying in her dorm Sunday night, taking her to the hospital Monday, staying Monday night and driving home early Tuesday. </p>
<p>I’m hoping I’ll get a chance to talk to the doctor and health service while I’m there too. </p>
<p>It just didn’t sit right with me. I think she needs mom for this.</p>
<p>Do I get BINGO letters?</p>
<p>I agree with you, 2016BarnardMom. </p>
<p>It sounds like you’ve made a call that will make you both feel better.</p>
<p>Make sure she signs a waiver saying you can speak to the doctors and also get reports/results sent to you, I’m assuming she’s 18.</p>
<p>Agreed, BarnardMom! Yes, it sounds like mom’s the one to be there, and yes, you get Bingo points! I’m praying for your D and you.</p>
<p>amtc, good reminder!</p>
<p>I agree too. Hope it all goes smoothly.</p>
<p>I’m glad you’re going. It’s going into bigger tests and beyond the reasonable expectation for a friend. I’m sure she’ll be more relaxed just having you there.</p>
<p>I sure hope this gives her some answers and treatments once and for all!</p>
<p>Registration is next week and S actually already has a meeting set up with an advisor. He was so happy when we talked to him tonight. He was working on a music project with a classmate and apparently now needs an opera singer for this heavy metal thing. Go figure.</p>