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Roll The Bones
Jan. 9th, 2006 12:49 pmI stayed home from work after waking up to a full out "petite mal", something I have not had in two years. Adam stayed home to take me to the doctor. She confirmed it and I now have an appointment tomorrow with an apparently highly competent and thorough neurologist -- Adam used to be a patient, which was why he was happy when Dr. Sally recommended the guy. He's across the hall, too.
Dr. Sally listened to both my and Adam's accounts and descriptions. According to Adam, he heard me call for help, something was wrong, I needed help. When he turned over in bed to see me, every muscle in my left side was locked, clenched, and spasming. He took my left hand, which was clenched claw-like, and pulled at it, and the rest of me came with. I was conscious and talking vaguely, and when he got me calmed down by scratching my head (endorphin release), I burst into hysterical tears, rocked back and forth, and got very embarrassed. I remember having head and stomach pains, and my muscles were sore. My head felt horribly scooped out and I was exrremely fatigued.
She gave me those little tests you get post-seizure. We discovered an interesting fact -- I do not have good nerve sensation in my left arm and leg. She ran her fingers up and down my arms and thighs, and I kept saying that I felt more sensation on the right side; the left was more numb. I knew that in my own perceptions I always had a few "blind spots" when it came to my left side, but this was something I hadn't realized before.
I told Dr. Sally that every couple of months, if I get extremely fatigued (like last night) or overloaded, I get auras and minor twitching; but nothing really big happens often. She said that it might not be the best thing for me to take prescription medication if I don't have actual seizures, it might not be necessary; however, one of the newer drugs might be helpful in controlling the little auras, depending on how the real tests go. I am going to seriously consider it, especially if it is a small dose. My views have radically altered in the last few months, yes. I never bashed Western traditional medicine, I just didn't like a lot of it; but now I remind myself that a little bit can be a good good thing. We'll see what happens when I talk to the neurologist tomorrow.
I am now home, resting in bed, finally hungry. I had orange juice and a banana. I want protein and fat now. Bacon. Bacon sounds very good.
Dr. Sally listened to both my and Adam's accounts and descriptions. According to Adam, he heard me call for help, something was wrong, I needed help. When he turned over in bed to see me, every muscle in my left side was locked, clenched, and spasming. He took my left hand, which was clenched claw-like, and pulled at it, and the rest of me came with. I was conscious and talking vaguely, and when he got me calmed down by scratching my head (endorphin release), I burst into hysterical tears, rocked back and forth, and got very embarrassed. I remember having head and stomach pains, and my muscles were sore. My head felt horribly scooped out and I was exrremely fatigued.
She gave me those little tests you get post-seizure. We discovered an interesting fact -- I do not have good nerve sensation in my left arm and leg. She ran her fingers up and down my arms and thighs, and I kept saying that I felt more sensation on the right side; the left was more numb. I knew that in my own perceptions I always had a few "blind spots" when it came to my left side, but this was something I hadn't realized before.
I told Dr. Sally that every couple of months, if I get extremely fatigued (like last night) or overloaded, I get auras and minor twitching; but nothing really big happens often. She said that it might not be the best thing for me to take prescription medication if I don't have actual seizures, it might not be necessary; however, one of the newer drugs might be helpful in controlling the little auras, depending on how the real tests go. I am going to seriously consider it, especially if it is a small dose. My views have radically altered in the last few months, yes. I never bashed Western traditional medicine, I just didn't like a lot of it; but now I remind myself that a little bit can be a good good thing. We'll see what happens when I talk to the neurologist tomorrow.
I am now home, resting in bed, finally hungry. I had orange juice and a banana. I want protein and fat now. Bacon. Bacon sounds very good.
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