To the Neurologist!
I love my regular neurologist, but I FINALLY got an appointment to see my memory neurologist and I couldn’t be happier. I called on February 4 and got the choice for an appointment on the 11th or in April. Trust me, it was not a hard decision. I had to reschedule another doctor appointment, but it is worth getting to see this man who I have prayed so hard for. I and really excited to see what he has planned for my next steps.
Going to the doctor is usually not for a fun purpose, but I am just hoping for a productive outcome. I know that we have a ways to go, but I hope that we have made clear progress in some direction that he can work with. God willing, we will start on the road to Cleveland and see some super specialized doctors.
Be thankful if you have the opportunity to see doctors and get the care you need. I know my visits to this particular doctor run about $600, so be thankful for every insurance and discount…I KNOW I am. I would never be able to afford this care on my own. Like I have done, use every option and benefit available to you to better your health. As long as it is in your budget, go to physical therapy twice a week and do the exercises at home. It helps with just daily mobility and the program is tailored to your body by someone who had to do some schooling. See a dietitian or nutritionist to help make reasonable meal and food choices that will assist with specific health goals.
I am not saying to abuse the system, any system, for your gain, but if you need help doing your hair, physical therapy helps in a longer term way. Using your body in a healthy way and eating well can help keep you off a lot of medications later, so take care of yourself and use the resources available to you. This includes mental health. It is OK to see a therapist. They can be very helpful and they aren’t always long term.
Last, if you think something strange is going on in your body, talk to your doctor until they listen (that’s how I got brain surgery!!) because sometimes it takes some convincing, but eventually, you will get the right doctor and things will begin to fall into place for you. I could have suffered serious damage to my spine had I let the pain continue. I was lucky that it debilitated me and I was forced to go to the doctor. Use your resources. That $10 visit cost about $150K in hospital and surgeon fees, but my insurance at the time paid 100% for hospitalized, necessary surgery.
So, That’s my story. Expect an update (outside of normal release days) about what happened!
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