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Dr's Report as of Today
01/29/2005 12:34 a.m.
HI,

Here is the latest update that I have...

Met today with my orthopedist and neurologist. My orthopedist explained my EMG report which showed abnormalities in both my right and left legs with neuropathy. Explained what it could be...but said the neurologist would do into things deeper. He did say that he would get an MRI scheduled to see if my back or spine is the cause...but right now they don't know.

Met with the neurologist (which he is the top dog in charge with MDA neurology in OK) and asked me questions about health...problems and such so he could compile his thoughts based on the EMG. Then he took me into the exam room where he tested both the right and left legs. This comprised of him testing muscle strengths with me trying to move my parts of the legs and toes with his holding his hand as resistance. Then he placed a tuning fork on both legs and toes and asked me to tell him when I felt the vibrations and the cesesation of the vibrations. Then he poked, stabbed, and scratched both legs and feet/toes with a tongue depressor and asked if I felt any of those sensations.

My sister attended the exam, as she is a medical professional and can interpret what the big words doctors uses that mean diddly squat to me. Her reaction I saw in the corner of my eye was her hand over her mouth and a funny look, as I told the doctor in some places I felt nothing.

As it turns out the neuropathy is in both legs and my left leg is somewhat as numb as my right, while it is my right leg that is showing more of the signs...but both legs are in neuropathy stage.

The initial blood results are back...and it is not diabetes, it is not arthritis, it is not thyroid, and the white/red blood counts are good.

The neurologists said the MRI might show something...but in some cases with asthma patients (which I am asthmatic) and frequent sinus infections, that for some odd reason the patients with long term use of the asthma patients...neuropathy happens. He went on to say that 50% of these cases are idiopathic (which means the medical professionals are clueless as to why).
He is running more blood work to rule out other things...and my MRI is coming up...and if it shows nothing...then a biopsy is planned on two parts of my right foot and leg for him to look at the blood vessels in the nerves and muscles.

Good news is we know it is not muscular dystrophy, arthritis, diabetes, thyroid...so more testing and we will see...

In the meantime...per my sisters recommendation...I will begin a therapy of mind imagery...coupled with meditation and focus on that this "disease" will not go any further and rest more often so my nerves and muscles can hopefully heal themselves...

As I get further information...I will post and keep everyone up to date.

Thank you all for your calls, e-mails...thoughts...prayers...and concern. It means a lot to me and my family right now as I face one of the most trying journeys in my life...

Peace

Mark

I am currently Overwhelmed

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