Category Archives: Health Links

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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Neuro 07/25/17

This was the follow-up from my spinal Tap.  http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/07/06/neuro-070617/ To be honest, I was mostly confused…but… I think that’s OK. The was a lot a talk about doing some more pressure tests and an angigram (sp?) all w/ dyes that … Continue reading

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Spinal Tap 07/10/17

Well, I’m on the flip-side of my LP… Of course, they couldn’t get the IV, took 3 attempt, including “the IV team” w/ the ultrasound.  Then the local anesthesia didn’t really kick in so I had to be still in … Continue reading

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Visual Field Test 07/07/17

[pics incl]  Left eye failed again 🙁 but pressures weren’t bad so I dunno if pressure is better today vs. yesterday or just not detectable in my eyes.  Last field tests 12/28/16 http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2016/12/28/visual-field-eye-exam-test-122816/ this test was prompted by high pressure in … Continue reading

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Neuro 07/06/17

Neuro 07/06/17 a LOT of info, I couldn’t keep up so Jeff took notes & doc wrote some down.  I’ve been weaned off several of the meds since last appointment http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/03/08/neuro-030817/ Today, we talked about any benefits/changes/problems, etc since those … Continue reading

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PT 03/14/17

[pics incl] OK, I deserve this.  They put laser on my head, made me close my eyes,… did mention Ashley was in the room… The entire point of the laser-head-thing, is to allow me to “get me bearings” on a … Continue reading

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Neuro 03/08/17

This appointment was w/ neuro vascular and he is now my PRIMARY. [http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/02/15/neuro-021517/]  After seeing him last time [http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/02/14/neuro-vascular-021417/], we discussed my/our idea of a meds “reset” He reviewed the test results from neuro-psych and we all (Jeff & I) … Continue reading

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Neuro-Psych Results 02/21/17

We met with neuro-psych today and received the results from my testing that I did in January [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/01/30/c-bananas-w-chopsticks/ ]  Basically, I failed several of the tests, on the left side of my brain. To be honest, this is actually a … Continue reading

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Neuro 02/15/17

Yes, another neuro, this is the neuro from http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2016/11/07/another-neuro-appointment-110716/ that everyone just LOVED.  She’s the one that referred me all over the place… the right places.  After speaking with her today, she agreed that she did indeed refer me to … Continue reading

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Neuro Vascular 02/14/17

Today was the follow up from the MRI done in 12/31/16.  Basically, no change from the last MRI (I’m working on getting electronic images).  We dicscussed medications and he liked that the left arm getting cold thing is for the … Continue reading

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PT 02/14/17

Spent PT today, trying to recover from PT last week 😉 and from being sick over the weekend.  Let’s just say, I’m too old to be that sick and the cats agree.  I was pretty concerned about whether Josh had … Continue reading

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PT 02/07/14

Well, there were pros and cons.  We figured out what NOT to do and my hand promptly obliged by showing them how it gets cold and numb and tingly when it should NOT do that!  And really all we were … Continue reading

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NeuroPsych Testing 01/18/17

I think I have a brain… and it hurts.  I haven’t used that muscle in a while ;-P  This was an ALL DAY event!! Remember that NEW neuro that referred me to all sorts of new “thangs?” http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2016/11/07/another-neuro-appointment-110716/ This was supposed … Continue reading

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PT 01/10/17

She was mean to me 😉  previous PT:  http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2016/12/29/pt-122916/  Actually, I took some notes cuz “we” are trying to figure out what is muscular, nerve or veins/clot.  Some of this stuff I know causes pain and/or dizziness but it’s not something … Continue reading

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