Category Archives: Brain Clot

Poking Holes and Letting Air Out

Please set your coffee down as this will make you laugh so hard you will spill it! This morning, I looked at my face in the mirror and realized I had little teeny dots lining my hairline. I channeled my … Continue reading

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Neuro Appointment 06/29/22

Today, I had like 20+ teensy injections IN MY HEAD (& neck area). Is only half as bad as it sounds… solely because I really don’t have feeling on my left side! His goal all along, since day one, has … Continue reading

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Spinal Tap 05/18/22

The spinal pressure test I had today did not quite go as planned. The short version: the numbing agent didn’t kick in… the dog doing the procedure asked if I have any family with red hair? HA! Yes, I tried … Continue reading

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Brain Talk 04/19/22

Some of you have asked for brain updates & it seems fitting to discuss now as the 9th anniversary of my second brain surgery. [04/08/13 & 04/19/13] I tried to find my last post but I suspect it’s one that … Continue reading

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Spelling and Grammar

Hopefully I have done better job at catching more spelling & grammar but after a couple passes thru the next few posts I realize I am really struggling. Clearly spell check isn’t susscful as I’d hoped. One I keep noticing … Continue reading

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Some Medical Notes

Just putting some notes because I can’t remember whom I’ve told what and so I will remember too. I saw neurologist Aug 19, 2019 just for routine follow up. He decided it’s time to do bit more thorough of an … Continue reading

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My Neck has NOT Been Swelling

I had a realization today that my arm/shoulder surgery area hurts worse than my head. This made me stop and “what’s different?” My head hurts but it’s more like “just a headache”… how is that possible? And my arm/neck/shoulder feels … Continue reading

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PT 11/13/17

First PT session went well, I think. I was able to do “almost” everything for the baseline. I dunno about ya’ll but I find that gratifying! There are still some movements I cannot do (& should not do) yet. I’m … Continue reading

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Stitches are NOT Infected 11/11/17

The stitches on my neck kinda look “funky” today, so Jeff insisted we go have them examined “better safe than sorry.” I have an incision a full 1/4 of my neck and it is “sealed” w/ dermabond (surgical glue) and … Continue reading

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Home From Hospital

i came home from hospital yesterday.  i’m moving slowly but i’m encouraged by the fact that i have more range of motion than i had before surgery.  I may regret moving my arm around so much once this numbing agent … Continue reading

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Surgery 10/31/17

I’m having surgery 10/31/17.  Remember those nerve/arterial studies, tests, etc [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/10/17/nerve-study-test-pt-2-101717/]  Well… the results were significant.  The short version is that all the specialists agree that I need to have the surgery and THEN start PT (I think about 10 … Continue reading

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Nerve Study Test pt 2 10/17/17

Last week I had a nerve study test w/ electrodes [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/10/09/nerve-study-test-100917/].  Today, was a nerve block test (x2).  They injected lidocaine into two different muscles and had me try to raise my arm up and hold it. [Think holding it … Continue reading

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Nerve Study Test 10/09/17

Since the vein study showed blockages [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/09/08/venogram-scheduled-091417/], doctors wanted to do nerve tests.  Apparently, is just code for “stick electrodes on me & shock the crap out of me!”  it did detect diminished results, so next week is test … Continue reading

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Venogram Scheduled 09/14/17

After my CTA ( http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/08/09/cta-scan-scheduled-for-081017/) I had a follow up w/ neuro who referred me to a different type of neuro surgeon.  If I understood it all, the thinking is that I have something similar to thoracic outlet syndrome but not … Continue reading

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CTA Scan Scheduled for 08/10/17

After my last neuro appointment : http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/07/25/neuro-072517/    I have a CTA scheduled for 08/10/17 Since I’m actually allergic to the CT scan dye, I have to do a steroid + Benadryl protocol, starting 13hrs beforehand. I’ll keep ya posted. … Continue reading

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