EXISTENCE OF BRAIN CONFIRMED
Monday finds me alive and well(ish). Went to see my GP on Friday evening to get results of ct brain scan. Happily there is no sign of stroke, tumour, erosions or other bad stuff at least not at this test level. We had a chat about the fact the neurologist he is keen for me to see will not be able to consult with me 'til first week in January. We decided I would wait to see this guy rather than go with someone else (he is supposed to be one of the best neurologists in our state). If I have any more "episodes" all I have to do is see my GP and he will fast track me to the Mount Hospital and this neurologist will then be able to see me quickly. I found this a pretty reasonable plan, so we shall stick with this for now. The doctor was almost apologetic he had mentioned MS, but explained to me he feels strongly it is either Lupus affecting my brain or MS - I told him I was prepared to deal with it either way and I appreciated his honesty. I am sure to have an MRI in January, apparently this will give conclusive proof of either Lupus involvement or MS or maybe some other weird and wonderful disease. I still feel a little disconnected ....but more than a little feisty....I seem to have gone into "Boudicca mode" which is fairly unusual for me, and while not slipping into a depression am inclined at the moment to make Leonard Cohen look like "little Merry Sunshine". My son is cool with this, but I think my poor husband is suffering a little. I will endeavour to be a little sweeter (mission impossible I fear....but I'll try hard!). It has been a great help to access this site, journal, contribute to discussions and to have the support of so many good people. So thank you everyone, just in case I don't get to thank you in person right away......I have heaps to do around the labrinth we live in, as my sister-in-law arrives tomorrow afternoon. Onward....onward...
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WELL SOUNDS LIKE THE CT SCAN YEILDED GOOD THINGS....WHOOO HOOO!!!!!LUPUS CAN CAUSE ALL KINDS OF FUN THINGS WHEN IT DECIDES TO VISIT YOUR BRAIN...BUT HEY AT LEAST YOU NOW HAVE PROOF THAT YOU HAVE A BRAIN.....I THINK THE BRAIN PROBLEMS WERE THE HARDEST FOR ME TO DEAL WITH... I WASNT ALLOWED TO DRIVE THE STATE TOOK MY LISCENCE TIL I WAS SEIZURE FREE FOR 6 MONTHS... FAT LOT OF GOOD THAT DID BECAUSE THEN I STARTED WITH THE STROKES... NEVER A DULL MOMENT WITH THIS DISEASE....HOPE ALL TURNS OUT WELL FOR YOU...I HOPE ITS THE LUPUS FOR YOUR SAKE AS I KNOW I COULD NEVER HANDLE MS.....WELL I GUESS I WILL JUST KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS TIL JANUARY...THEN WE WILL WORRY ABOUT IT TOGETHER....ENJOY YOUR VISIT!!!!!!!HUGS HELYN
I\'m glad that the scan was clear. I remember counting down the days waiting for my MRI results and the neurologist jokingly told me that I did have a brain. I wasn\'t in the mood for her humor. I had a lot of the same symptoms as you and when I started the Pure Synergy and the Stem Enhance, they cleared up. Don\'t know if it was due to them, but I won\'t stop taking them. Algae really helps to hydrate the brain and you can find less expensive forms. I like spirulina, it\'s cheap and smells great. I hope that you start to feel better. I know how frustrating this time is. It is hard to carry on a conversation and hard to be in good spirits. I had always prided myself on being quick witted and when the brain fog hit, I thought all was lost. I was afraid to drive a car because I would do weird things like leave the milk in the cabinet and when people would ask me a simple question, I didn\'t know the answer. Fun fun. You know, my rheumy mentioned MS to me also, but I am glad that I did not have that. I got the dx for myasthenia gravis, not sure which one is better, but I am feeling better. I\'m at the point of bring it on. It is understandible that you are not in the best of moods and I\'m sure that your family will understand. Many hugs and positive thoughts for you.