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Dianne Feinstein's Health Issues Spark Controversy and Concern.

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) suffered from post-shingles encephalitis and Ramsay Hunt syndrome, causing swelling of the brain and facial paralysis, after being hospitalized for shingles earlier this year. Despite missing more than 90 Senate votes, Feinstein has refused to divulge many details about her illness and has rebuffed suggestions of resigning. Her physical and mental fitness have come under scrutiny, with people close to her wondering if she will make it for another year.

via The Daily Beast|

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Dianne Feinstein's Shingles Complications Raise Concerns.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, developed post-shingles encephalitis, a rare and potentially debilitating complication in which the brain swells, after recovering from shingles. The condition can cause headache, fever, sensitivity to light, vomiting, confusion, a stiff neck, or even seizures, and can leave patients with lasting problems such as memory or language trouble, sleep disorders, mood disorders, walking difficulty, and other cognitive problems. The condition is estimated to affect fewer than 1% of shingles patients, but precise rates are difficult to determine. Shingles can also contribute to cognitive decline in other ways, including by damaging blood vessels of the brain.

via The New York Times|

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