Yes, I have it - in full vivid color, might I add! Today is the day for a consult with a new physician. I've poured through the net and gathered up all sorts of information, blood work I'd like to see if is necessary to be done, etc.
Will he think I'm nuts because I am doing somewhat better? The gait isn't strong, but am without the cane today thus far (another 5 hrs til my appointment). My speech is clear as well. I'm certain a shower prior to going will trigger some symptoms, as well as the hike to the truck. Any exertion tends to cause me problems, no matter how minor. (loading the dishwasher, sweeping, etc) Hands are still horrid lil monkeys - have settled on the burning, tingling sensation today all the way up to my elbows. Upper arms feel as though they've been through a series of weight lifting and are "heavy". Waves seem to be pulling from the left ear to the nose...which is still numb. Feet are slightly numb along with the calves.
Awakened at 4am to a crushing spasm on the left back side of my rib cage, lasted for a couple of hours. Found it difficult to breath and was most unpleasant with the spasms/tics - whatever one wants to call 'em - coming from the left ear to the nose.
I've always have some pride ( I know, foolish at best) in the fact that I've got a high pain tolerance. My behavior has gotten to where it startles me Have always kept my emotions in check, for reasons I won't share here. They are now uncontrollable, I find myself in tears over nothing. Am most irritable and tend to fly off on rants that shouldn't be. This is not who I am. I want it to stop.
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