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Help Figure How Storms Affect My Head

hurt me type now but dont wan forget.  why do some storms like tonight hertz my head.  best place documents here so u can.  I have better scatter document of everything & might miss here, ask me 06/13/16 raining since … Continue reading

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Update on Meds Change

Well, that meds change from my appointment on 04/13/16 is not going well at all.  I started feeling worse a few days ago and thought maybe I was just getting that cold going around but I am “well” just have a … Continue reading

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Doctor’s Visits 04/11/16 & 04/13/16

I saw the hematologist on Monday 04.11/16 and the nerologist 04/13/16 The hematologist wants to discuss “maybe” stopping/ changing xarelto. 1) is it still needed?  i thoughy he did bloodwork but i was pretty lost during the discussion… wish Ashley … Continue reading

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3 Years Ago…

Last week several different people asked me “How long has it been?” Wow, how long has it been since a headache… that wasn’t a headache changed my life?! [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2015/04/08/two-years-ago/ ] After consulting with Jeff and the others, I realized that THE … Continue reading

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Neuro Appointment 03/02/16

Same meds just adjusting dosages.  Changing one to the extended release to see if that helps me be not so crazy forgetful– 🙂 that was an interesting learning experience while jeff was out of town… I don’t remember it of … Continue reading

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Images from MRI 01/05/16 & status update

[pics incl]  OK, had a follow-up visit with neurologist and went over the results from the 01/05/2016 MRI.  IF… I understand it all, it’s overall good news.  While my left jugular remains blocked, the clot in my brain down to … Continue reading

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Status 01/12/16

I had MRI last week and I do have some images, when I feel better I’ll post a few but I don’t see the neurologist (she ordered the MRI) for a few more weeks for official info. I saw the … Continue reading

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MRI 01/05/16

Had MRI this morning and as usual it took many hours instead of 45-50 minutes. Yes, they called in a Doppler pro to stick me for the IV contrast 😉 I’ll have more info from the doctor at a later … Continue reading

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Status on me 12/28/15

Thank you so much for all ya’ll’s thoughts and prayers. [http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2015/12/15/update-on-me-121515/] I haven’t mastered the dosage of the new meds yet but I *think* they will help with sleeping. I’ve slept a bit better but the girls have also taken … Continue reading

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Update on me 12/15/15

Sorry not so chatty lately. I’ve seen the new hematologist yesterday and the new neurologist today. Not sure if I’ve mentioned that both previous docs left. My head has been hurting “more consistently” and other effects seem more pronounced (like … Continue reading

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New Hematologist 11/10/15

A few weeks ago (mid-October 2015), my Xarelto prescription needed to be refilled, so the pharmacy did it automatically.  I received some weird automated phone calls and emails that all contradicted themselves, but by the time I actually go around … Continue reading

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Thyroid Ultrasound Results 10/29/15

I’ve had all my standard thyroid blood tests done 09/28/15 and a thyroid ultrasound on 10/26/15. The ultrasound came back “all clear” and my Tg (cancer tumor markers) are undetectable, however, my thyroid hormone levels are a bit high, so … Continue reading

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Lots of Doctor’s Appointments

[pics incl]  This is the short version… I haven’t written the long version YET but I will, it’s just too much to do right now.  I’m combining lots of info and I should have results on 04/23/15.  I have had … Continue reading

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Do You Need More Thyroid Meds

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Thyroid Test Results 09/04/14

Had thyroid standard visit last week. The Tg (cancer tumor markers) are clear. My personal phlebotomist 🙂 was a perfect score drawing blood, confusing Courtney. Apparently, she has never experienced that with me “where was the hot compresses and rubber … Continue reading

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