It’s finally here. The long awaited Neurologist appointment is today at noon. There is a part of me that’s dreading this appointment. I’m expecting more of the same, “gotta do more tests” or” there’s nothing wrong with you, it’s stress”, or the always appreciated, “it’s all in your head” kind of answers. I find myself doubtful that my primary care…
It seems that a lot of people have really good results with eliminating meat, dairy and gluten from thier diet. I was a vegetarian for 10 years. Then, 4 years ago, I became pregnant with my son and started craving meat. I gave in, and went back to meat eating. Shortly afterward I started having pain and stuttering and numbness.…
So, I just got back form my doctor’s. It’s official. I’m abnormal. .. Non-specifically abnormal to be exact. The MRI showed abnormalities, but didn’t point to anything exactly. My doctor didn’t even want to venture a guess. He (finally) referred me to a Neurologist. Now I get to start all over with a different doctor. Fun. Ah well. Doesn’t change…
My MRI is on Monday. I’m partly relieved and partly terrified. Relieved because maybe now we can find out for sure what’s going on, and terrified because I’m not entirely sure I want to know. It’s a lot easier to say, “it might be MS.” than it is to say, “I have MS’ and have to accept all that goes…
The past few days have been an interesting ride. I picked up a new writing client, only to find that I couldn’t see my computer screen well enough to do the needed research. Today seems to be better, hopefully I can get their work done today. I’ve spent the past few days being reminded what it feels like to be…
It was the oddest thing.Yesterday, I got up from my computer desk and my legs didn’t want to work. I was shakey, off balance and both legs below the knee just felt…. weak. I made it about 15 steps before I fell. My partner rushed over to help me up. Poor thing, he’s just so worried and of course, there’s…
Two weeks ago my life changed. In the space of 5 minutes, I lost most of the sight in my left eye. My world became blurry – I couldn’t read my computer screen at arms length. This isn’t the first time I’ve had symptoms, but it’s the first time my vision has been effected. About 8 years ago, my left…