On Friday, I finally got to go to a doctor to get a referral to see (ha ha) an ophthalmologist. I figured while I was there, I would ask the doctor about a few other things like the dizzy spells I had in February. I mentioned that I had already updated my glasses and thought that maybe I needed to see an ENT?
No, given my cluster of seemingly unrelated symptoms, I was told that it sounds like I have something wrong with my brain, not my ears. The doctor immediately wrote out an order for me to have a CT scan. I asked her if by “wrong with my brain”, she meant tumor or disease, and she said that it seemed that a tumor was unlikely. What I described sounds like MS. Well, that was certainly not what I was expecting when I set out to get some Restasis that morning.
I went home and did some reading about MS, and it does sound like what I have been going through. I had always thought that MS was a terribly awful disease, but from the article I read it seems that if you take medication for it, you can lead a pretty normal life.
Toby has his next grooming session tomorrow, but as soon as we are done, I have a list of doctor appointments and tests that I need to schedule. While it sucks to have a disease, it would be nice if treatment could help me feel better. I want to be healthy enough to spoil my Toby as much as I can.
I could have told you there was something wrong with your brain without the scan.
The Adventures of Bitey Dog 
SENDING LOVE AND HUGSSS
WHAT YOU NEED IS ANSWERS. THE CAT SCAN COULD GIVE YOU PATHS FOLLOW
ITS A GOOD START.. DO NOT FEAR IT.. BUT DONT BUY WORRIES.
YOUR SYMPTOMS FIT MANY SCENARIOS ! MANY OF WHICH WILL BE BENIGN. SO WORK ON THE POSITIVE VIBES !!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I’m looking forward to finding answers, regardless what they are. 😊
YES I KNOW HOW THAT IS EXACTLY !! IT GIVE YOU A PATH TO WALK
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS
oh gosh, it would be so much better to know and then be able to deal with it! WIshing you the best!
Thanks! Hopefully I’ll find out something soon.
Keep us updated!
Probably more than you want to hear. 😝
Nah, gory details are always good!
Ooh, then I should tell you about the blood draw I had on Friday. Mwahaha!
Ooohhhh – blood!!!
They wanted six vials, but my veins said, “No way we’re giving up something we’re still using!”. I ended up with wrap-around bruises on both arms.
Oh my, when that turns green and purple, it will be awesome! You can say you got in a fight with a giant! And won!
Good luck!
Thanks!
Hoping all the appointments go smoothly and that you get clear answers that will also lead to a clear strategy going forward.
I really hope so too. I want to lead a more productive life than I have been. 😊
Good luck. We will be praying for you
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Toby is so insightful and helpful and always makes me laugh! 😉 😛
Your sense of humor is alive and well, SweetL! Keep letting it rule! 😀
I know all of this sounds scary, but I think the unknown and uncertainty is worse than finding out what is going and dealing with it AND then feeling better. We want you to feel better, so we send good luck, healing wishes, and prayers for you.
Keep us updated! We care about you and we care about Toby!
(((HUGS))) for you!
PATS and RUBS for Toby!
Aw, thank you! 💕
MS is better understood these days, thank goodness. Lets hope all goes well for you.
Thanks! I hope to have some news soon. 😊
It’s better to know. After a lot of time and money spent on doctors trying to treat seemingly unrelated symptoms, daughter in law’s new doctor diagnosed Sjogren’s and has been treating her for it. It will never go away, but she’s a lot more comfortable and hopeful.
I hope they are able to give you a correct diagnosis soon. Sometimes knowing what is wrong can help you feel better because you know what is going on and you can figure out what to do. I was misdiagnosed with MS, but it turns out I have compound migraines. The symptoms can be similar.
Ouch. I am sorry to hear about the migraines. They are so awful. I hope you are feeling better now. 💕
I almost feel like there can be no bad news at this point. Just tell me what’s going on so I can move forward.
SENDING YOU ALL ;PVE AND HUGS
RE BLOOD DRAW,,,, THAT IS Wat i go through every time. and ofteen they cant even get blood having done 20+ sticks.. and bruised me to hell and back
ok… whn will you hear some resulta ????? thinking of you lady
hugssssssssss
Ouch! It’s been two weeks, and I’m still hurting. How much worse your arms must be!
Sadly, all my tests are coming out normal. It’s not that I want a disease, I just want some answers.
Hope something good happened for you this week! 💕❤️💕