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Date Posted: 07:32:06 06/07/00 Wed
Author: Buzz
Subject: Re: Spinal Results
In reply to: Heidi 's message, "Spinal Results" on 16:19:07 06/06/00 Tue

Hi Heidi
After my tests came back normal, I decided that it MUST just all be in my head. So, I decided to will my symptoms away. I proceeded to do my best at ignoring them & trying to live "normally".
Since then I've learned a few things. I now know I can't will the symtoms away. They are very real.
When I'm doing something that I enjoy, they don't seem quite so bad. I didn't used to allow myself to take time for hobbies. Now I'm affording myself the time & finding that it makes me feel alot better. It helps take my mind off of the yucky things.
My neuro told me that my tests may have been done too early for things to show up. So, I'm in the process of waiting for time to pass.
Heidi, I can sure relate to your disappointment. I just imagined how I would feel if I don't get a dx when I go in for my MRI & appt in August. I would be totally devastated.
I'm so sorry that they didn't give you something to go on.
-Buzz

> Well, who would've guessed that I actually be
> depressed that my spinal results came back normal?!
> My neuro asked how I've been feeling, so I told him
> about the ongoing lead legs and arms, the back and
> calve muscle cramps, the short term memory loss, etc.
> etc. etc. He say's "well lets keep in touch"!
>
> So, this is my decision now after one year of tests,
> tests, and more tests.... I'm just going to IGNORE
> how I feel and pretend that I'm fine (since my neuro
> seems to think I am!)
>
> I guess it just comes down to my having to get much
> WORSE before a dx can be made (not that I want a dx, I
> just want to be treated for whatever is ailing me!!)
>
> Sorry to be so negative tonight... just a little
> depressed!

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  • Re: Spinal Results -- Tara, 12:19:02 06/07/00 Wed
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