Well, I got some news I didn't really expect. I got my MRI results back today. Let me start from the beginning. When I was 18 months old, we lived with my great aunt and uncle on a horse ranch. One day while my mom thought I was sleeping in my crib, I climbed out and went out to the pasture to see the horses. . .my mom said I loved the horses. Well, I walked right out there in the middle of them, and got kicked in the head, on the right side. When my mom went to check on me, of course I wasn't there, so they went looking. My uncle found me out in the middle of the horses, they had surrounded me in a circle. He pulled me out of there and had to suck all the blood out of my nose and lungs and give me mouth to mouth. I was in a coma for 3 days. When I came out of it. . .miracles of miracles, there was no brain damage. I was fine! They did tell my mom and dad that I might later develop Epilepsy due to the area and scarring where I was kicked. Well, you know what's coming next, yep, I have Complex Partial Epilepsy. They put me on Depakote, 500mg a day. My neuro said I am unable to drive for about 6-7 months. I was really surprised at her concern and she was very sympethethic. She sat down right next me to and got very close, talked very slowly so I could understand, and even explained it very carefully to my husband. (She may turn out to be okay afterall!) They are also schedualing me for an LP, an MS series of testing and are testing me for Myasthenia Gravis. I have a nerve conduction test next week. So things are moving along. I'm so relieved to get some of my questions answered. I actually seen two neuro's today, it's kind of nice that they are both there, to make sure everything gets done. I do have a lesion in my right side temporal lobe, she said it's an old one, and not sure if it's from the Epilepsy or MS. Well, that was my day. . .How was yours???
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Even though it was not what you were expecting at least you finally know something. Maybe after you get the results from all the other tests they can finally try to help you. Hang in there, and keep us updated.
wELL MY DAY WAS UNEVENTFUL CONPARED TO YOURS ..GLAD YOU GETTING ANSERS.
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Strange.. I was about to write that I am happy for you... ;o)
Well, I guess.. as others are saying, at least you got answers,
and something can be done, instead of wondering what was wrong,
because something WAS wrong, and having people thinking you were
\'nuts,\' or \'faking it..\' I wish you the best in your continued
journey!
well good at least your getting answeers and doing tests, hang in there!!!keep smilin:) luv ya, lorna
I hope your LP goes smoothly.I hope all of your test for MS come back negative!!!glad you only have an old lesion not a new one.take care my friend and smile always.
So glad to hear that you got support, compassion and answers! It was a long time coming, huh! Just feeling more hopeful and understood is enough to make the day seem brighter. I am finding answers as well and getting better health. I will pray for this to continue for you!
I am praying for you. I know that finally getting some answers is a relief in it\'s self! Makes me think that the horses were sourrounding you to protect you from more harm. What a miracle!
Love to ya!
Lori
Well I am happy you seem to be getting answers , not always the ones we want but they are answers like you said. I wish you all the best with your other testings and hope the new meds help you out!!
Hugs ,love and prayers to you. Take care of yourself, Michelle
Hope the meds help you out and that you can keep going forward. I am so glad to hear you have a compassionate doctor since there doesnt seem to be enough of them these days. You will be in my prayers.
Some answers are better than none, but I\'m sorry you didn\'t get more conclusive answers to what\'s going on with you. It\'s frustrating, but you are making progress. Hang in there!