Hello Sweeties
Well Rocky and I went to the docs and got results from the MRI and my blood tests.
Firstly the blood test results were fine at this time and my Thyroid medication strength does not need to be changed in any way.
Secondly, the MRI results - well that was as clear as the CT scan on my brain - it wasnt any clearer and still showed that i have some white spots and areas in/on my brain meaning and showing signs of my brain atrophying (basically means that i have some brain shrinkage and therefore it is losing some functionality - apparently this happens as you age). My doc consulted with a neurologist and has come to the conclusion that the next step is for me to have a Lumbar Puncture (meaning they want to take some spinal fluid from my spine and test it for anti-immune stuff- means a needle being put into my spinal column), but doc said that is up to us if we want to do it - if not i can just be monitored to see if i get worse.
We still havent had the bill in for the CT or MRI god knows how much they will be - Rocky has told me not to worry about the debt that will put us in, so i reckon we wont be moving this year - i so wanted to move into somewhere that has a small garden or yard so we can sit outside and maybe i can get a pet.
Multiple Scleroris or mini-strokes have NOT been ruled out at this stage - so the jury is still out on that one, MS could be an underlying factor to my condition but now it could be the anti-immune stuff (i think that means that my body is turning on itself similar to what MS does - thats what the Lumbar Punsture will find out) All that money we will have to pay for the MRI and it didnt really show anything different, they have asked me if i have had Meningitis or if i have had a trauma to my head area atall - as far as i know i havent had any.
So really we are still none the wiser - but it has in a strange way made us feel a little better.
I have to have some more blood tests done in a few weeks time, one of them is to check on my Thyroid, and also im gonna have a Cholesterol check done to see if i have high cholesterol and if that is causing a blockage stopping or hindering any blood flow to my arteries or to my brain.
So all in all - i think im just getting old and my age is catching up with me - lol.
I think that is all for the moment - if i think of or remember anything else i will let you know.
Oh Rocky and I think i should keep my brain active - so i shall be doing some brain stimulating stuff - like playing word games and trivia stuff and doing crosswords/puzzles and anything else - im sure it wont hurt me any.
My Elliptical machine is a god send - i have now upped my time on it after doing 5 minutes 3 times a week on it for 2 weeks - i now am doing 6 minutes 3 times a week - gradually building myself up to 20-30 minutes - i know this dosent sound a lot but believe you me it makes a hell of a difference.
I would like to thank all my NN friends for their support, well wishes and prayers - they really did help me
Love, hugs and kisses
Elle
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