Wednesday, August 06, 2008

My Situation -- Up To Date

Well,

The neurologist said I have brain damage (my wife could have told him that!). They do not know why yet, 13-viles of blood were taken as well as scheduling a spinal tap. It could be Multiple Sclerosis, a vascular disease that caused a mild stroke. One of the blood tests was for Lupis? At any rate, I am not driving any longer, nor am I able to fill out much in the way of paperwork (lost ability to legibly write). I will have updates later, I will know more in about two, two-and-a-half weeks.

Papa G

PS. I got my MRI the next day after seeing my doctor. I saw the specialist with a week-and-a-half. In Canada I would have been around the 6 or 7-month mark in the process. About 2-1/2 months to get an MRI, and about 3 to 4 months to see a specialist. I will take my HMO over socialized medicine any-day. I must point out that six months isn't bad for Canada, there were 22-month waits just for an MRI at one point.)