Well, Mrs R has been telling me that I need to get my head examined, so I did.

[Redstone]

(I had to make a joke out of the situation, you know me, but I figured I owed you wonderful people an update after all the very touching replies to Cal Peg's thread about me not feeling well.)

Brain MRI on Saturday - first without, than another pass with a marker dye. Oddly enough, even with all the noise and banging I fell asleep yet again, as I've done in MRIs before. And I don't even like loud noises.

That following TWELVE tubes of blood taken on Friday.

If the doctor can't figure out what's wrong after all this, I give up.

I'm sleeping 16 hours a day, and falling down a lot. Got an impressive collection of bruises, though. Maybe I should post them on youtube; it might be some kind of record for one body.

So far, the likely culprits are either a spike in the MS, or the dreaded Big Leu-thing, because my white blood-cell count is astronomical and I've had Hemochromatosis for like forever.

But I gotta tell you, it was damn embarrassing walking into the clinic using a cane and with my older son holding my other elbow. I'm not THAT old, for God's sake.

But not to worry. I'm a Vermont Yankee after all, and our standard reply to stuff like this is "Ah, I'll be fine." And we usually are, because we're so damn cussed and stubborn.

Thank you all so much again for all your concern and good wishes. You guys are great. I'll be back as soon as I can, though it may not be soon.

Redstone

[Shell Beau]

1. I hope they are able to find what it is and help you!

:hug:

[Gormy Cuss]

2. I'll hope for the best in those results, friend.

And I recognized a kindred cuss in you a long time ago. :hug:

[bicentennial_baby]

3. Definitely could be an MS spike

Hang in there, my friend. :hug:

[flvegan]

4. Here's hoping they sort it all out asap.

Best wishes to you sir.

[Midlodemocrat]

5. Hoping and praying for the best, my dear friend.

:hug:

[Blue Diadem]

6. I hope they find out soon.

Best wishes to you Redstone.

I know what that's like, being too stubborn to give in. NGU! Keep on fighting.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. My dear Redstone!

Ah, how good to see you up and posting, sweetie!

I will be keeping track of you...

Please take care...

We need you here.


:hug:

[Arugula Latte]

8. Hope you get a definitive answer.

Hang in there. :hug:

[Dangerously Amused]

9. Aw man, I haven't been around enough to know that you were going through a tough time.

I will hold you and your family extra close in my thoughts and meditations.

Al the best to you, always.

[Redstone]

23. Hey, DA, good to hear from you as always. Thanks for your good thoughts.

Redstone

[AzDar]

10. All the best to you, Redstone...

---Darlene

[Tuesday Afternoon]

11. Wishing you all the best.

Good to hear from you.

[lost-in-nj]

12. echoing everyone else

:hug:
I hope they find out what's wrong soon......
in the meantime I will send some positive thoughts and vibes your way....
I hope you can find some relief

take car Redstone....
and you got some good kids there.



lost

[no name no slogan]

13. Take care, Redstone

Hope you get the answers you need. :pals:

[jobycom]

14. Good luck, and hoping it's just a vitamin deficiency or some such thing.

And don't be so embarrassed about needing a helping hand into the doctor's. Be proud of the one who gives it to you, it's evidence you've done a good job in this world. :)

[Bertha Venation]

15. I'll be thinking of you, Redstone.

:hug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. sorry to hear that redstone. i hope they figure out whats wrong real soon

[motely36]

17. Hope they find out what is wrong soon!

Best wishes

[fizzgig]

18. i hope the docs can pin down what's going on soon

take care of yourself

[Flaxbee]

19. So nice to see you, Redstone

But what a miserable time you've been having. I really hope the doctors can figure out what the hell is wrong. My mom has a bunch of odd things going on that have been 'managed' by meds, though no one has ever really stuck to a positive diagnosis. But she has relief from pain and lives a pretty fulfilling life. Even if the drs. can't say "Redstone has X" I hope they can consult and give you some relief. I do know it took all of my mom's doctors - neurologist, internist, cardiologist and a few others tossed in there to devise the best treatment for her.

Hope you can stay in touch with CaliforniaPeggy or someone who can let us know periodically that you're hanging in there, or if you need anything.

All my very very best to you :hug: and your family.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. My dear Flaxbee...

I do talk to him regularly, so no worries there...

He is dear to me, and we always have good conversations.

:hug:

[abq e streeter]

20. Was just wondering about you yesterday; having not seen a post in awhile

Hoping they find out what's wrong and that its nothing too serious. I somehow never knew you had MS either; just knew there was some reason you couldn't play anymore. Anyway, you've got my thoughts and my prayers today............... abq e streeter

[Jamastiene]

21. I didn't know you had MS.

My aunt has the progressive form of MS. She has lost function slowly but sure in all limbs except her right arm. It started with a limp on her left leg, then her left arm went then her right leg started giving way on her. She has her right arm left, but sometimes it doesn't even want to cooperate with her. She jokes a lot about it though. That seems to keep her spirits up. That's the main thing, because they won't or can't do anything much for her at the VA.

In any case, I hope you stop falling and start feeling better very soon. :hug:

[Arugula Latte]

22. Do you know if your aunt tried Avonex or a similar drug?

Sometimes that can help slow the progression.

[BlueIris]

25. ((((( Redstone )))))

I am happily emoting positive energy your way.

[Redstone]

26. And thanks so much for your PM and quick action with the info I sent you.

You're truly a peach.

Redstone

[GreenPartyVoter]

27. Aw, damn, RS! *hugs* Take care of yourself!

[coffeenap]

28. Was just looking for you here--glad to see you!

My family sends greetings and love to yours!m

[av8rdave]

29. All the best

Keep us posted when you can.

Looking forward to you returning at 100%

[Wheezy]

30. Wishing you well.

Sending good thoughts and wishes and admiring your attitude, Redstone.

[Whoa_Nelly]

31. I love you, Redstone.

Always and forever.

And, that's the truth :hug:



Taken just now for you (am in Tucson visiting friends :hi: )

[Redstone]

39. Whoa, Nelly! I didn't know that you were one of those sparky redheads that DU seems

to have so many of. Please allow me to make a personal comment and say that you're a damn attractive woman. (Can you tell I'm feeling a bit beter today?)

And you're a damn good friend, which is more important than looks, of course. Thank you for the kind words and wishes.

Redstone

[Whoa_Nelly]

40. Sparky!

I like that! ;)

You are a special DU friend, dear Redstone.
Am so glad to hear you are feeling a bit better today! ***gentle*** :hug: :hug: :hug:

Thanks for the compliment, too.
Am turning 55 this month, and your words give me a :)


:hug: :loveya: :pals:

[1gobluedem]

32. Best wishes sent your way

If anyone can get past this, it's you. I have faith in you and your incredible support group.

And I fall asleep in MRIs too. :hi:

Edited for spelling.

[BarenakedLady]

33. Best wishes Redstone.

:hug:

[rurallib]

34. reminded me of this headline about Dizzy Dean (after he was hit in the head)

"X-RAY OF DEAN'S HEAD REVEALS NOTHING" - Newspaper Headline

Hope that put a smile on your face.
Please take care.

[SeattleGirl]

35. So good to hear from you, Redstone.

I hope they get this thing figured out soon, AND know what to do to get you feeling better. :hug:

And a big Thank You to CalPeg for her post the other day, letting us know about you.

[sammythecat]

36. Good to see your name back on the board.

Funny you mentioned falling asleep during an MRI. I did the same my first time in one. I remember it was a summer afternoon and I was framing houses. It felt so good just to lie down I dozed off about half way through despite all the noise. I think if there was an audio recording from hell it would sound just like the infernal racket of an MRI machine.

I hope you're able to get a handle on all that's plaguing you these days and come back sooner than you think. I hope you get good news.

[graywarrior]

37. I'm with ya, man

Take care and hopefully we'll both be around for another decade.

[libodem]

38. I'm rootin' for ya friend

you will be kickin' ass and takin' names.