Going to be a long night.

[Silearth 6]

I have posted about my adventures in the emergency room before, and my week long stay in the hospital. Since my release I have gotten steadily worse--yet my primary does not seem concerned.

 

Well last week, to my horror and embarrasment, I had an episode in full view of the entire department. It was called a seizure at first--a very violent one in which I slightly injured someone who was trying to help. The doctor later said it was not a seizure do to the fact that I never lost consciousness. Actually, I came pretty close and I don't remember everything that happened.

 

Since that date, I continue to suffer with these 'seizures' as well as a laundry list of other problems. At best, the room spins--at worst, my legs are unable to support my weight.

 

So I was finally granted a consult with neurology. Tomorrow they will hook me to the EEG for about an hour and then I'll talk to a neurologist for another hour. The fun part is that I have to stay up all night--I may sneak online after the wife falls asleep.

 

One thing my doctor mentioned is that my symptoms sound like Gherig's disease--not good.

[Timotheus 416]

I had to do that once too, I had a seizure at high school...

Ended up watching horror movies all night

 

All we can do is hope that it'll turn out OK, that with some medicine you will come out of this situation fine (what a horrible sentence btw, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong grammatically speaking) so we'll just have our fingers crossed for you.

Good luck with the mission of staying awake the entire night.

[gogoblender 3,072]

Sil, I hope you keep your spirits. I was just at the hospital with a friend of mine who's daughter had to stay overnight while they watched her. It's not fun, and the hours can drag. I hope you come out of this okay, and the doctors find a solution that will make you feel better. Is there a history of seizures in your family? Or could this be happening because of a great change in your life? I know that you moved, could all these things be adding up? These seizures sound painful, and I hope your family is able to give you the support you need during this time. Great you were able to sneak out to get here.

 

Please keep us informed okay?

 

Keep safe

 

 

gogo

[Arilaftia 0]

Giant Sil, hang in there

[stubbie 21]

Sounds scary..............keep us informed of all the details

 

stubbs

[Genenut 8]

*hugs* please let us know what the results are if you feel up to it *hugs*

Edited September 11, 2008 by Genenut

[Lord of the North 10]

Keep us posted, and we will be thinking of you and hoping for the best in everything.

[Silearth 6]

Well I'm back in my office waiting for the wife to pick me up.

 

There was nothing telling on my EEG, even though I had some movement during the test. On my way out the door, my legs gave out and I fell.

 

The Neurologist is perplexed and has ordered a MRI.

 

So the good news is that it was not a sezure.

[Genenut 8]

*hugs* have they talked of doing a electromyogram yet? *big hugs*