8legs: Meredith

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Woman Says ‘Nothing Could Have Prepared’ Her for the ‘Level of Suffering’ She Would Endure After Shocking Diagnosis (Exclusive)

Meredith was officially diagnosed with a spinal CSF leak in August 2023 after years of migraines and testing.
She now spends about 95% of each day lying down to control severe symptoms.
Her treatment has included multiple blood patches and a brain stent as doctors seek to seal leaks.
Connective tissue disorder complicates leaks, making sealing one leak often lead to another.
The condition has severely impacted daily life, limiting work and social interaction.
Meredith has adapted by doing tasks in bed and finding accessible ways to participate in life.
Her wedding was held with accommodations that allowed her to lie down during the event.
She has used TikTok to document her journey and advocate for awareness and research.
Meredith emphasizes disability can affect anyone and calls for better treatments.
PEOPLE reports Meredith’s story as part of a broader coverage on lifestyle and health.

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