Sister is 8 months pregnant.  She has been complaining of severe headaches and nausia.  Doctors did a spinal tap.
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It certainly is nothing to do with schizophrenia. You don't tend to find frank blood in spinal fluid, except very small amounts from where the needle has punctured the skin. What they can find in the spinal fluid is something called xanthecromia, which makes the spinal fluid look yellowish, and is the result of blood cells which have been broken down. The spinal fluid is continuous with the brain, and if there is xanthecromia (broken down red blood cells) in the spinal fluid it usually indicates an area of bleeding within the brain, most commonly something called a subarachnoid haemorrhage. You should ask the doctor about anything you don't understand.
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*************In the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a headache could be a sign of severe preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy-induced syndrome that includes high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and other changes which can be Fatal if not treated\nAnthony EMT
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It's just your immune system. Your sister is with the little one all the time so has built up an immunity (and pregnancy builds up immunity and that seems to stay). I would recomend you eat loads more fruit and bag and get loads of vitamins down you, this will help. Also, 9 year olds are always getting colds and stuff because of the mingling at school. \nI always seem to be getting everything that goes round at work but my desk is right next to the air conditioner and we have no opening windows int he building so i get the full whack of the recycled germs.
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Sometimes actions speak louder than words.  Show her that you are willing to listen and support her by just being there and not proding her.  She'll talk when she's ready.  The medical industry is always very demanding and stressful and doctors have a tendency to think that noone understands, but deep down inside all they want is what all of us do (some TLC and peace and quiet).  Let your sister know that you love her and that you care and that you're there if she needs to vent.  She is after all your sister not the doctor.
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It sounds like she has panic attacks or possibly asthma.  Both can be treated, but she needs to tell her parents.
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HI Jenna,\nGrowing up isn't easy and I am glad to see that you have come up with a lot of positive choices in this. It is normal to be feeling the way that you do and we all say things that we dind't mean when we are hurt. The good thing is .......we can always do our best to fix them. \nTalk to your mom again. Tell her you are sorry for what you said. She loves you Jenna. You are her little girl and will always be that. She wants you to be happy. \nTell her that you would like to be in the delivery room to and ask her why you can't be. Part of it is that she knows that delivery is not easy. She will need an adult there to help her, someone who has been through it and will encourage her with adult words. She might not want you to have to see her when she is uncomfortable and in pain. She would also be worried about you too. \nAsk her if you can go in before and just about before it is time for the baby to be born. Tell her that you really want to be a part of your sister's whole life and you want to be able to see her as soon as she is born.\nJenna, she is your mom. she loves you and she will be so glad that you go to her and tell her your feelings.\nI can tell you are a great girl. I am sure your mom is very proud of all of your accomplishments.\nCongrats on being a big sister...........you will be a great one!
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Not a wiccan but my prayers for your sister. May she deliver a healthy baby and enjoy motherhood. Allah with you\n\nPeace
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Yes NHS is crap, similar experience here and I lost my little girl, stillborn at 40 weeks, she had only been dead a week, cord wrapped around her neck. I'd visited my doctor and gynaecologist earlier in the week and they never picked up on it. I knew she'd stopped moving as much but stepmum said it was the calm before the storm. Took me in to start me off, did a scan and told me she was dead, and I'd have to give birth naturally. Sheer hell I'll never forget it. So get your husband to kick but as much as he has to till they take notice. Be careful and good luck. X
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Every case is different.  It can depend on several things, like the total health of the individual.  The biggest issue can be blood clots or clotting period.  The Spinal fluid that flows through our brain has to have a path for it to flow freely or it will clot.  The condition can get worst, yes, but with proper care and diagnosis early the person can live with little problems. I pray that you will be fine.
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I would use google scholar (scholar.google.com) to find journal articles and medical texts detailing all the bad things that will happen to the fetus. \n\nShe has to make up her own mind - so you can only present her with the facts and hope that she will listen.\n\nExplain that you love her, and the sibling-to-be, and that you are concerned it will be harmed irreparably. Maybe get a stool and blanket and ashtray for the garage so that you have provided all the necessities to keep the fiance warm while he kills himself with carcinogens.\n\nPs - you're pretty smart and with it for a 15 year old...I hope you stay that way. *high fives*
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I have suffered migraines since I was 10 and I am 48.  Try 2 Tylenol and 1 benedryl only if not allergic.  Put a warm compress across the forehead and lay down in a dark area.  After a couple of hours check on her and see if it has subsided.  If she continues to have the headache she needs to go to the hospital.  Headaches don't always happen because of her menstrual cycle.  Stress can cause this.  As far as a tumor don't worry unless a doctor  tells you its a tumor.  Get checked anyway.
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Full time housewife and mother. We have had many visits to a neurologist for  our daughter, I wish you the best.
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have they tried genetic counseling or stuff like that?  here's one u havent heard. has she been to the chiropartor lately? if an xray is done on her spine, it can show if there are subluxations on the nerves that affect her reproductive organs. she should check it out. its not hard to fix and requires no drugs.
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Sounds like mild epilepsy. Happened to myself and several people I know when we were around your daughter's age. Did not affect our daily lives at all, in fact, we became more careful about what we did. \n\nFor example, we avoided swimming and climbing high places. I started having a more healthy diet, did plenty of stretching to ease the tension in my body, take short and long breaks during studying times.\n\nShe will be fine :)
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I am so sorry that you and yours are having to experience that malady. A specialist in Neurology is my suggestion. If you've already consulted a Neurologist, check out yet another one. Truly, I will pray that you get the wisdom and help to deal with this.
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i have a sister who has c/p she isn't blind but cant do to much of anything for herself between me and my family we take good care of her just relax and be yourself  try not to treat her no different than you would anyone else my sister is 18 and we treat her like she is one of us calm down because they have a baby like demeanor and can since uneasiness look at it in a positive way and think of it like this god has a test for you through being with her you make it through there is a reward that only god can give
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Please take her to the doctor.  she needs medical care.  good luck.