No answers, continued

I saw the neurologist yesterday. The MRI of my cervical spine was also negative. That pretty much rules out MS now.

The doctor still sees weakness in my legs and I am not walking correctly. I still don’t have consistent balance. When I stand for too long, I feel like I’m going to pass out. That’s where we are now.

Next step is an MRI of my lower back and EMG with nerve conduction studies to my legs. I still have to get the bloodwork done, too. I didn’t make vestibular therapy for this week because, frankly, I couldn’t afford all the co-pays. I’ll go back next week as it really does help.

If we can’t find anything, the neurologist is going on the theory that this is a mega virus that has really suppressed my vestibular system and it just has to work itself out.

Trying to stay positive!

Doctor Today

I went to my primary doctor to follow up from the ER visit on the weekend. He noted the weakness when I walk more than a few steps and when I try to lift my legs.

The swelling and itching has mostly subsided in my scalp and neck. I still have a few small swollen nodes.

But.

It then migrated to my ears again. Now only one ear, but it has made my two very old piercing holes inflamed, hot, and itchy.  Oh and two fingers on my right hand are ruthlessly itchy and feel like needles are scraping underneath the skin.

The doctor is puzzled at this point. He is sending me for blood work to look for things like autoimmune indicators and thyroid and adrenal insufficiency. I don’t know...I just know my body is like hey I’m going haywire and you really need to figure out why.

Tomorrow, I go to the neurologist. Let’s see if he has any wisdom.