Jerry-kun
04-12-2005, 01:45 PM
Well, I'm in the hospital, now. Two MRIs down, both showing positive... everyone who's come within a foot of me has been either whispering MS or saying it to me directly. It's a university hospital, so I've had quite a few interns and neurology students studying me and scratching their heads. I don't mind, it's actually somewhat amusing and is making me consider a career change. :D
And they've got me on a steroid for my eye problems, currently typing this up on a laptop on loan from the library while wearing an eye patch.
By the way, with double vision, it has the potential to take 5-6 weeks to heal without medication... yikes.
And they've got me on a steroid for my eye problems, currently typing this up on a laptop on loan from the library while wearing an eye patch.
By the way, with double vision, it has the potential to take 5-6 weeks to heal without medication... yikes.
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GodChaser777
04-12-2005, 01:49 PM
Ill be praying for you!
Jewel2
04-12-2005, 01:53 PM
Hi Jerry,
Well, I guess you've got your answer to what's going on and it sounds like you're maintaining a positive attitude.
I'm glad you're getting treatment. ON responds well to steroids.
May you be blessed with a speedy recovery!
Take care,
Julie
Well, I guess you've got your answer to what's going on and it sounds like you're maintaining a positive attitude.
I'm glad you're getting treatment. ON responds well to steroids.
May you be blessed with a speedy recovery!
Take care,
Julie
LaDeeDa
04-12-2005, 03:18 PM
Hi Jerry,
I read your previous posts and I saw where you were waiting to get into the neuro in June. What happened that you're now hospitalized? Well, at least you won't be waiting months to see a specialist.
It sounds like you're getting the help you need and, while you're at it, helping those new, young doctors recognize MS symptoms. So it sounds like a win-win situation. It also sounds like you're being upbeat and positive. That's the best way - face down the MonSter and keep smiling! :)
Take care,
Dee
I read your previous posts and I saw where you were waiting to get into the neuro in June. What happened that you're now hospitalized? Well, at least you won't be waiting months to see a specialist.
It sounds like you're getting the help you need and, while you're at it, helping those new, young doctors recognize MS symptoms. So it sounds like a win-win situation. It also sounds like you're being upbeat and positive. That's the best way - face down the MonSter and keep smiling! :)
Take care,
Dee
Jerry-kun
04-12-2005, 10:49 PM
Dee,
Basically, people got tired of looking at my eerily unmoving right eye and demanded I see an optometrist. The optometrist, after a general exam, started pacing, taking notes, running around like a madman, and went to see if he could push for a sooner neuro appointment. His neurologist friend, after hearing my symptoms, demanded I come to the ER that night rather than waiting for the appointment. So, rather than ignore a doctors wishes, here I am.
As for staying positive... It's not immediately life-threatening, and there's nothing I can do about it, so there's no sense in stressing over it. I'll smile, love, and live just like I did 2 years ago... with one exception. I plan to more actively pursue my dreams.
Speaking of love, there was a ridiculously cute med student in the group that visted me today... and the girl who took my blood at the ER was definitely flirting with me. Maybe I'll even get a few numbers before I'm out of here. ;)
And Jewel and GodChaser, as always, thanks for your support. :)
Making the best of it,
Jerry
Basically, people got tired of looking at my eerily unmoving right eye and demanded I see an optometrist. The optometrist, after a general exam, started pacing, taking notes, running around like a madman, and went to see if he could push for a sooner neuro appointment. His neurologist friend, after hearing my symptoms, demanded I come to the ER that night rather than waiting for the appointment. So, rather than ignore a doctors wishes, here I am.
As for staying positive... It's not immediately life-threatening, and there's nothing I can do about it, so there's no sense in stressing over it. I'll smile, love, and live just like I did 2 years ago... with one exception. I plan to more actively pursue my dreams.
Speaking of love, there was a ridiculously cute med student in the group that visted me today... and the girl who took my blood at the ER was definitely flirting with me. Maybe I'll even get a few numbers before I'm out of here. ;)
And Jewel and GodChaser, as always, thanks for your support. :)
Making the best of it,
Jerry
LaDeeDa
04-12-2005, 10:55 PM
Jerry,
Gee, some guys will go to any extreme to get some numbers!!! ;)
Dee
Gee, some guys will go to any extreme to get some numbers!!! ;)
Dee
lilc
04-12-2005, 11:35 PM
I'm praying for you as well!
Jerry-kun
04-14-2005, 10:12 PM
Just got home, still no official diagnosis, but it's being written down as a single attack of an unspecified demyelinating condition. This is good for me... I don't have insurance at the moment and if diagnosed this would be a pre-existing condition when I do.
On a tapering dose of steroids (Prednisone)... luckily a very cheap prescription, $9.99. :)
So, all is well, aside from the continuing double vision, which they say should clear up in a few weeks. Just thought I'd drop in to let everyone know everything's okay.
-Jerry
On a tapering dose of steroids (Prednisone)... luckily a very cheap prescription, $9.99. :)
So, all is well, aside from the continuing double vision, which they say should clear up in a few weeks. Just thought I'd drop in to let everyone know everything's okay.
-Jerry
Jewel2
04-14-2005, 10:31 PM
Thanks for checking in Jerry. I'm glad you're home and doing okay. Let's hope that this truly is a one time event!!
Most people's eyes recover well from ON - it just takes a little time as you know.
I hope you can get some insurance in the near future. Even though it is expensive, our policy has paid for itself many times over with all of the health problems we have gone through!
Take care,
Julie
Most people's eyes recover well from ON - it just takes a little time as you know.
I hope you can get some insurance in the near future. Even though it is expensive, our policy has paid for itself many times over with all of the health problems we have gone through!
Take care,
Julie