and the doctor says …

We just got back from the appointment with my neurologist.  We were feeling very relieved, as she thinks the ‘ditzel’ on my MRI is just that … a ditzel {definition for ditzel anyone?}.  And that the optic neuritis is an isolated case for now.

Given everything, I should have another MRI {with contrast} done, but with all the steroids they’ve just pumped into me … my insides are basically sterile {good thing I’m not in the baby market!} and any living infection, cell, matter, dust bunny, or hearsay has been killed.
She went over the scans with us … we felt great with her recommendation and agreed to have another MRI done in about threeish months when the steroids are out of my system.
Speaking of the steroids … she can not believe I wasn’t admitted to the hospital given my reactions.  Really?!?  Cuz I was screaming out for help here.  I have no other way to describe what happened than that my insides were absolutely rotted out.
I’ve gotten some strength back in my voice and now the only way I can describe what is happening, is that I’m now coughing up all of the stuff that was killed off inside me.  I am feeling better and a bit stronger, and that is great news!!  I should continue on this path.
As for my vision, it hasn’t come back yet.  The ophthalmologist said it could take 2-4 more weeks for vision recovery.  Curt was freaked out looking at one of my vision tests and seeing {little pun there …} how I absolutely can’t see out of my left eye.
Funny what you take for granted …
Okay, back to my appointment today.  So we’re all set to walk away and schedule another MRI and go from there.  No worries.
‘Til she does an examine.  I was scared.  First she had me do a simple ‘touch your finger to your nose’ test.  I felt my hesitancy.  I made it … but it was slow.  She had me do it again.  No problems on the right side.  The left, painfully uncoordinated.
Then she had me put my forefingers and thumbs together {each hand separately, form a circle} and tap them in rapid succession.  My left was much slower than my right.
Then she took a stick and poked me.  Right side?  “Ouch”  Left side?  Barely feel it.
So she’s done and sits across from me.  “I’m really concerned,” she says.
Curt and I are headed to Mayo next week for routine physicals.  Timing, huh?  Anyway, she knew we were headed up there and that we had planned to have a neurologist look at my scans to give us another opinion.  She thought it was a great idea, as second opinions are always good to have … but now she’s very interested … and concerned.
Did I mention, she’s a pillar-of-strength, every-thing’s-okay, don’t-be-overly-worried, no-need-to-freak-out-unless-I-freak-out kind of doctor?
And now she’s concerned
She wants me to see a neurologist that specializes in MS.
And that’s where I’m at right now.  As you know, I pretty much dig typing on this blog … so I’ll be sure to keep you updated when I find out more information.
Right now, I’m off to finish packing up some kids for a vaca down south … must remember baby wipes!
And Traci?  Big kick out of your comment!  You understand don’t you?  If that thing is still in the box … you know I’m sick!  :)

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