I'm slacking on the updating. I know.
Second blood tests came back normal. In other words, they don't know why I can't taste. So I'm pretty much stuck with it for now. Oddly enough, my migraines quit a week before my appointments in Mayo. But I had one last night, so I guess they're back again. Still determined not to take drugs for them. If I want to get hooked on something, I'll start drinking lots of tea again.
Trip to New York was fun! Got some stuff from Chinatown, but I would have enjoyed it more if it hadn't been 100+ degrees.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
GUESS WHAT
NO BRAIN TUMOR YEY
The MRI came back clean, so there's apparently nothing going on up there. The doctor said my migranes are probably causing most of my other symptoms. He might be putting me on some kind of blood pressure medication for six months to get that under control.
However, the blood tests brought back a red flag. Apparently, my ANA antibodies are high (Normal is 1; mine's at 2.5 or so) and this is a sign of an autoimmune disease. He think I may have Sjogren's Syndrome, but he had more blood tests taken to make sure. We should find out later this week.
21 days until my trip to New York. CAN'T WAIT!
The MRI came back clean, so there's apparently nothing going on up there. The doctor said my migranes are probably causing most of my other symptoms. He might be putting me on some kind of blood pressure medication for six months to get that under control.
However, the blood tests brought back a red flag. Apparently, my ANA antibodies are high (Normal is 1; mine's at 2.5 or so) and this is a sign of an autoimmune disease. He think I may have Sjogren's Syndrome, but he had more blood tests taken to make sure. We should find out later this week.
21 days until my trip to New York. CAN'T WAIT!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Interesting.
You know how older people say time goes faster as you get older? THEY WEREN'T KIDDING.
About a month of the semester left before summer vacation. And not long after that, I'll be on my way to New York for a visit. Should be fun.
My appointment with a neurologist is two weeks from Monday. I don't know whether to be happy or terrified. Because I know that where there's a neurologist, an MRI can't be far behind. Claustrophobia is NOT my friend.
On that note, whatever is wrong with me is spreading- I noticed I've been twitching at least once a week. Nothing big, just a quick little twitch of my shoulder or something. If it's beginning to affect my motor functions, I'd hate to see what this would do if I let it go for another few months. Also, the right side of my head is getting heavier.
I really miss my high school friends.
Other than that, no real point to this post.
About a month of the semester left before summer vacation. And not long after that, I'll be on my way to New York for a visit. Should be fun.
My appointment with a neurologist is two weeks from Monday. I don't know whether to be happy or terrified. Because I know that where there's a neurologist, an MRI can't be far behind. Claustrophobia is NOT my friend.
On that note, whatever is wrong with me is spreading- I noticed I've been twitching at least once a week. Nothing big, just a quick little twitch of my shoulder or something. If it's beginning to affect my motor functions, I'd hate to see what this would do if I let it go for another few months. Also, the right side of my head is getting heavier.
I really miss my high school friends.
Other than that, no real point to this post.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Update
Well, went to the specialist. Sat with him for five minutes before he said "I'm sending you to a neurologist."
Gee, thanks doc.
So now I'm stuck waiting until June 2nd for the neurologist. Fortunately the nurse I talked to to get my appointment said I can call the number to check and see if any of the other patients canceled their appointments so I can get in earlier. I had mentioned checking in once a week, but she said I could call every day if I wanted. So that's what I'm going to do.
Dizziness worse today- I've been a bit unsteady on my feet today, mostly when I'm standing still. Showering was interesting this morning. Managed to not get hurt, fortunately. I'm pretty sure I'm past the "OHMYGODPANIC" stage and I've pretty much accepted it now.
Visited Grandma today. The date still isn't on the stone. Haven't been able to talk to her yet. I guess I want to wait until she's actually there before I do.
EDIT: Oh wow... I called that number right after I posted this the first time, and she told me they have an opening on May 12. I didn't honestly expect there to be an opening so soon...
Gee, thanks doc.
So now I'm stuck waiting until June 2nd for the neurologist. Fortunately the nurse I talked to to get my appointment said I can call the number to check and see if any of the other patients canceled their appointments so I can get in earlier. I had mentioned checking in once a week, but she said I could call every day if I wanted. So that's what I'm going to do.
Dizziness worse today- I've been a bit unsteady on my feet today, mostly when I'm standing still. Showering was interesting this morning. Managed to not get hurt, fortunately. I'm pretty sure I'm past the "OHMYGODPANIC" stage and I've pretty much accepted it now.
Visited Grandma today. The date still isn't on the stone. Haven't been able to talk to her yet. I guess I want to wait until she's actually there before I do.
EDIT: Oh wow... I called that number right after I posted this the first time, and she told me they have an opening on May 12. I didn't honestly expect there to be an opening so soon...
Monday, March 10, 2008
Hmm.
I'm getting dizzy spells now. It's spreading faster than I had originally thought. I may have to be more upfront with the specialist than I had originally planned.
EDIT: And yes, I'm getting enough sleep. I've been getting more lately than I used to in high school.
EDIT: And yes, I'm getting enough sleep. I've been getting more lately than I used to in high school.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Sigh. Again.
Blood work tells me nothing. So now I'm being handed off to a specialist. Appointment is on the 17th.
Schoolwork is definately taking a divebomb now. Not only does technology decide to kick me in the pants when I need it, but I'm finding it difficult to concentrate. Again, could be just stress doing that. Mom's worried that it'll be unsafe for me to drive; I'm okay for now, but I'm not sure how long that will last. The last thing I want is to put other people in danger; if I think it gets to that point, I'll have to quit school and work.
Also need to start listing emails of people I will want to keep updated. I'll add all my friends whose addresses I have, but there's some I need the addresses of (including Nommie, Fire Phantom, and a certain young man that lives in "Frolicking Fields". You know who you are.)
Schoolwork is definately taking a divebomb now. Not only does technology decide to kick me in the pants when I need it, but I'm finding it difficult to concentrate. Again, could be just stress doing that. Mom's worried that it'll be unsafe for me to drive; I'm okay for now, but I'm not sure how long that will last. The last thing I want is to put other people in danger; if I think it gets to that point, I'll have to quit school and work.
Also need to start listing emails of people I will want to keep updated. I'll add all my friends whose addresses I have, but there's some I need the addresses of (including Nommie, Fire Phantom, and a certain young man that lives in "Frolicking Fields". You know who you are.)
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