Almost done the testing .

[jetjetjet]

Went on 11/22/19 for the MRV and MRA , MRI and x-rays of Hip and pelvic bilateral .

all but one test done , one of the MRA couldn't be done the angiogram w/o contrast .

because the MRV is so seldom done either medicare or the hosp. codes was shared so med. wouldn't allow it to be done same day .

That was just fine with me because i was still in that machine from 2:30 to 5 :00 no stop . I was to get a break every 40 min. but because they lost so much time trying to get the machine set up for the MRV that i went right straight thru . They did check on me audio wise thru out the time period in there and I was god so we went right thru . My nurse Jenn was amazed i was able to do it because of my tremors and muscle spasms . But I also was able to get the hips out of the way on that Friday I was happy .

Next waiting to see what my new Neuro says after tests results come back . My Last one won't be till next Friday { i am going to try to move it up when main desk is open Monday }. As far as the 30 lesions in Cerebellum { L & R } that will be addressed also after last test .

Rheumy that ordered my hip and pelvic X-rays WELL this is because of she will not let me have anymore injections . new studies show problems.so now it will be new knee's and hip if the AVN keeps it march up . I am trying very hard to keep myself mobile but if i can't have shots than this is going to be a problem .

having surgeries of that caliber is not going to go smoothly because i am an 80% risk factor from the walk into the office .Also the older i get the more friction i will receive.

So those that have followed this journey of mine here . That is where we are now . had a bunch of dye for the contrasts and felling the effects of that still today . Creatinine tests were good pre - tests were good .

me being as hyper as i am an the nervousness I surprised my self lying so motionless for so long . i think I went into a trance .. i didn't respond to quickly i guess when i came out of machine . tech and nurse Jenn were pretty excited when the cob webs lifted out of my head . Port wouldn't stop bleeding which surprised me because my INR was 2.0 { i had done it that morning at 7 AM before my other 3 appointments prior to going to Dartmouth for all the tests. Was a real busy day .

My Doc from pain care whom i saw that same morning and we had gone over all the testing and blood levels stated " no more MBB on L-5 spine -nor MBB C-5-6-7 spine injections along with my TPI shots till all these tests are completed and he has chance to go over things with all the other Doc's involved.

So that is all I can tel you now - accept i still am having that pressure and have to be very careful how and the speed of which I move around and also up and down and left to Right with my head .

Time to feed Casey . and a trip out back is in order also I think ha ha

BBN J & C

[MaryF Administrator]

Wow, a lot going on for you, as usual, I hope you get some good news, and also the help you need. Last time I was in the scanner, despite the horrendous noise, I fell asleep! My son had one the other day and it has inspired him to make a musical track at Uni.... MaryF

[jetjetjet in reply to MaryF]

ya - i went into a trance and was actually groggy - like out of it and din't respond right off -Nurse Jenn told me while i was changing back into my clothes that she was a tad scared .They can see my medical history with 26 Dia. medical issues and all the doc's i have - meds and so on . Many will ask about the APS and others Not a lot of us around here - matter of fact I am it as far as I know and an extremely rare on at that . ha How long were you in for . { G that sounds like Jail , lock up ha ha ha } weather here right now FREEZING RAIN AND HIGH WINDS Can't even see the parking lot out my window .. I am scared LIONS and TIGERS and BEARS ---- O MY !! would n't be surprised if i don't lose computer connection and phone and all - they are talking 30 to 45 mile an hour gusts all night. That's it now I know I am scared . Casey will have to hold me

[jetjetjet in reply to jetjetjet]

OOP'S Thanks for the reply my friend !! Hugs

[Wittycjt]

Make sure to rehydrate yourself those dyes can dehydrate you. Try to stay warm my friend. Do you have a heating blanket?

[jetjetjet in reply to Wittycjt]

Don't have a heating blanket === Maybe i could solicit some volunteers , and with my luck my responses would come from abroad !! HMMMM !

[Wittycjt in reply to jetjetjet]

Too funny...invest in an electric blanket and whatever you do dont burn or electrocute yourself😘

[jetjetjet in reply to Wittycjt]

perspiration Hmm swim in your way to health . with my RIGHT GUARD !!

[jetjetjet]

WELL - What I have learned so far . Right Carotid Artery has 70% stenosis . and Left <50% . Both sides of arteries had below 50 % now right side is leading the race i guess and this is where the pressure starts and works it's way into lower back of skull as other tests lesions are at stable now . the doc's Nurse said other things seen are consistent with my age group. { with all my issues I have to watch that thing are not connected and { i have never been old before so this is new to me .} nurse said that Doc. Miruna doesn't think that the carotid problem would do head aches {i don't have head aches it is pressure } that causes the dizziness , see stars , room spinning and balance problems . But Doc wants me to see a Vascular Surgeon DR Tanski , i liked him . I will see him on Dec. 3 and I still have another MRA to go thru first .SOMETHING is causing these problems and i won't stop till i find out or i stop first one or the other .So i guess no clots so that's great so long as last test doesn't reveal them .I do that last test on Friday at HIGH NOON .So that is it for now ..

Happy Thanks Giving to all and to all a good night { OOPS wrong Holiday }