Oh, This is Gonna Suck
I heard from my neurologist's office a few minutes ago. They finally got the report of my most recent MRI from the radiologist. Unknown, as yet, is why it took almost two weeks for the report to appear.
My neurologist was actually not in his office today, but was attending at the hospital, so he hasn't actually seen the report. Hence, no diagnosis today. The report, however, is front and center on the doc's desk, so he'll see it first thing Monday.
While speaking with the doctor's assistant, I mentioned my current state and the progress, if you will, of the decline. This might not have been the prudent thing for me to do; she spoke to the doctor, and then called me back. First thing Monday, I'm to go for an office appointment, after which the neurologist will likely have me admitted to the hospital, duration unknown.
This is not what I was hoping for.
They want me in the hospital for two main reasons. First, safety. In the hospital, I'll not be as likely to fall and hurt myself. Now, I've done lots of falling, and have so far managed to avoid serious injury. So far. But a fractured wrist could happen at any time. In my current condition, as reliant on my arms as I am, this would effectively end my roaming around the house.
Second, being in the hospital will give me more immediate access to additional testing, and to a neurosurgeon. I don't yet know that I actually need either a neurosurgeon or more tests, but if I do, speed would be good.
Still, this is going to suck.
Adding to the suck: my sister and niece are coming to town tomorrow, to help out around the place for a while. "Nice to see you. Now, could you drive me to the hospital?" This was not how I was hoping to greet them.
On the other hand, since I'll be offline, perhaps I can train my sister to post updates for me while I'm away, however brief or long that might be.
Well, this is a real turn-up for the plus-fours, as they used to say.
Posted by Russ at 05:50 PM, May 18, 2007 in Health
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You are in my prayers Russ. Get well Soon!!
Posted by: Scott B at May 18, 2007 06:08 PM
Keeping you in my prayers too. Yes, we would definitely appreciate it if your sister would be able to post updates for us if possible.
Posted by: Cheryl S. at May 18, 2007 09:30 PM
Somebody has to nag. Did you ever get a walker?
If not, do it. Don't bust yer butt out of pride.
Yes, show sister how to do it.
Rootin' fer ya.
Posted by: Skul at May 19, 2007 02:45 AM
Are you sure you'll be offline? MANY hospitals have Internet connections in rooms now, wired or wireless.
But I'm hoping and praying the hospital will prove either unnecessary or just very short term (for some more tests)--sure, the hospital is _physically_ safer, but it's _financially_ a big risk, and the doctors need to factor that in. (They can be medically utopian, and are typically blissfully unaware of the dollar costs of their instructions beyond "expensive" and "cheap, as medical stuff goes".)
Posted by: John at May 20, 2007 05:11 PM
Well, I have been checking back to see what the deal is. I am single and 46 and you are living thru my worst nightmare. I was hoping for something more exact. My sister is also seeking a diagnosis after 3 years of odd occurances and I keep telling her to get more proactive. Much better (I think) to know. It's a good thing that your family is there for you. Please post!
Posted by: susan at May 20, 2007 07:58 PM
You're going into the hospital? Who's going to take care of Mycah?
Posted by: Chuckg at May 21, 2007 04:07 PM
Comrade, if you have indeed been hospitalized, can you let us know how we can contact you now? Perhaps even just leave such info as a comment?
Posted by: John at May 21, 2007 09:55 PM
Russ,
Ditto commentor John.
Have your sis get us each in turn via e-mail, and let us know how to contact you there, m'kay?
You and fuzzy family are surely in my prayers, my friend. Moreover, I want you to let me know what I can directly do to help you.
Beg the loan of a laptop from an understanding MD if you must, but do try to keep the updates a'comin'.
We're all here pulling for you, count on that.
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 21, 2007 11:28 PM
Russ,
Ditto commentor John.
Have your sis get us each in turn via e-mail, and let us know how to contact you there, m'kay?
You and fuzzy family are surely in my prayers, my friend. Moreover, I want you to let me know what I can directly do to help you.
Beg the loan of a laptop from an understanding MD if you must, but do try to keep the updates a'comin'.
We're all here pulling for you, count on that.
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 21, 2007 11:28 PM
Russ,
We are missing both you and Mycah.
May your illness get nailed and resolved soon!
Steve
Posted by: Steve at May 23, 2007 12:06 AM
Russ, get well soon and hope to hear how you're doing. We worry [HUGS]
Posted by: Ith at May 23, 2007 07:46 PM
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You are in my prayers Russ. Get well Soon!!
Posted by: Scott B at May 18, 2007 06:08 PM
Keeping you in my prayers too. Yes, we would definitely appreciate it if your sister would be able to post updates for us if possible.
Posted by: Cheryl S. at May 18, 2007 09:30 PM
Somebody has to nag. Did you ever get a walker?
If not, do it. Don't bust yer butt out of pride.
Yes, show sister how to do it.
Rootin' fer ya.
Posted by: Skul at May 19, 2007 02:45 AM
Are you sure you'll be offline? MANY hospitals have Internet connections in rooms now, wired or wireless.
But I'm hoping and praying the hospital will prove either unnecessary or just very short term (for some more tests)--sure, the hospital is _physically_ safer, but it's _financially_ a big risk, and the doctors need to factor that in. (They can be medically utopian, and are typically blissfully unaware of the dollar costs of their instructions beyond "expensive" and "cheap, as medical stuff goes".)
Posted by: John at May 20, 2007 05:11 PM
Well, I have been checking back to see what the deal is. I am single and 46 and you are living thru my worst nightmare. I was hoping for something more exact. My sister is also seeking a diagnosis after 3 years of odd occurances and I keep telling her to get more proactive. Much better (I think) to know. It's a good thing that your family is there for you. Please post!
Posted by: susan at May 20, 2007 07:58 PM
You're going into the hospital? Who's going to take care of Mycah?
Posted by: Chuckg at May 21, 2007 04:07 PM
Comrade, if you have indeed been hospitalized, can you let us know how we can contact you now? Perhaps even just leave such info as a comment?
Posted by: John at May 21, 2007 09:55 PM
Russ,
Ditto commentor John.
Have your sis get us each in turn via e-mail, and let us know how to contact you there, m'kay?
You and fuzzy family are surely in my prayers, my friend. Moreover, I want you to let me know what I can directly do to help you.
Beg the loan of a laptop from an understanding MD if you must, but do try to keep the updates a'comin'.
We're all here pulling for you, count on that.
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 21, 2007 11:28 PM
Russ,
Ditto commentor John.
Have your sis get us each in turn via e-mail, and let us know how to contact you there, m'kay?
You and fuzzy family are surely in my prayers, my friend. Moreover, I want you to let me know what I can directly do to help you.
Beg the loan of a laptop from an understanding MD if you must, but do try to keep the updates a'comin'.
We're all here pulling for you, count on that.
Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 21, 2007 11:28 PM
Russ,
We are missing both you and Mycah.
May your illness get nailed and resolved soon!
Steve
Posted by: Steve at May 23, 2007 12:06 AM
Russ, get well soon and hope to hear how you're doing. We worry [HUGS]
Posted by: Ith at May 23, 2007 07:46 PM
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