Okay, this is a long overdue health update. I haven't posted anything recently because of the privacy concerns, but that simply isn't who I am. I have always said that if this helps someone with fibro, it is worth it.
Remember when I sprained my ankle? It was supposed to heal and stuff. It didn't. Since that time, I have had considerable numbness in my legs. It is patchy and doesn't seem to come with any sort of pattern. Sometimes I get pins and needles. Sometimes it comes and goes.
I had to buy lady shoes. Little tiny kitten heels and, ugh, flats. Ugly ugly ugly shoes that I hate. The shot in my foot did nothing. It made my skin peel, which was a nice side effect to know about.
I talked to fibro Dr. Garcia and she recommended I see a neuro since my NCV came back abnormal. So I went back to Dr. Goodman (another highly recommended LV doc). It's test time.
Today I had an MRI (with contrast) on my brain and neck. (I have both.) I was concerned because an IV was involved, but the nurse did a good job. Boring boring boring. Lots of counting of the clicking noises to try and find the patterns. 15 loud clicks, then 7 soft clicks after a 1 click rest. That was my favorite pattern.
I have to get some more blood work. Lupus and that sort of thing. Things I have tested negative for a million times.
Next week, I am getting two other mystery tests at the neuro office. It's going to take hours. I will find out my fate on 7/6. We'll see what fun is in store. I am not taking well to the flats. I tried to put on heels and wanted to die. I can barely wear the kitten heels. My shoe life sucks. I don't like it one little bit.
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Obviously, you are not claustrophobic. I needed quite alot of “nice” pills to take a MRI, and I still freaked out. Worst part was that it was an “open MRI.” Please let us know the test results. Good or bad. We’re all adults here.