Post doctor visit review. Dr. Francis seemed friendly and concerned. Vit D and liver levels are all within the normal range. Her preliminary cursory review of my records and previous doctor visits and tests did not trigger any alarms, primarily in regards to anything auto-immune related. She wants to take time after having visited with me to review my records more in-depth. She prescribed another anti-inflammatory drug.
She was surprised that no one has looked at my hips yet. So, she had a series of x-rays to examine the hips and the sacroiliac joint areas and stuff. Yes, hip issues have been a factor on Dad's side. Dad and his sister, and two of my cousins on Dad's side have had hip replacements, some multiple. She'll review the x-rays and contact me if there are any concerns. If not, then I have a follow-up with her in June.
And we wait.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
The blood work for the mold issues and allergies came back all negative. So, mold in the apartment, but none in my body. I've been staying with my sis gal pal Nancy in her house whilst this place is renovated and stuff. Had a massage last week, wow did THAT do wonders. See him again the end of the month after the play is over. Tomorrow, I meet with Dr. Francis, the new rheumatologist. Will she have the answer? Please?
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
So yeah, about that. Lung test and chest x-ray show no mold concern, blood sent out. And again we wait and wonder. Doc did give a strong recommendation to get the basement tested for radon. He also believes that if anyone, a rheumatologist would be the one to find any answer. He claims to full well understand my frustration of not finding the "why", and explained that neuropathy is one of the more difficult conditions to comprehend.
I'm fixing to near my end of being the semi-stoic, tough(?), stubborn Norwegian, and just want to beg, "I want my Mom"...
I'm fixing to near my end of being the semi-stoic, tough(?), stubborn Norwegian, and just want to beg, "I want my Mom"...
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