Posted on 05/23/2002 12:39:19 PM PDT by farmfriend
I know there are prayer warriors on FR. Please pass this post on. My friend has been suffering with this for a while now and doctors don't seem to be able to pin point a cause or offer relief.
Her letter to me:
Tuesday evening I experienced what appeared to be the beginnings of a severe migraine, I took the appropriate medication & was spared of the pain that usually accompanies. However, I experienced symptoms I have never had before, and they continue to a lesser degree. My equilibrium is off (difficult to keep my balance), and the right side of my face is partially numb. You know that feeling when you've left the dentist's office and your face is 'waking up.' That is what it feels like. I just came from my neurologist's office, and he feels it is most likely a different manifestation of migraine. However, he has ordered another MRI (had the first earlier this month & it was normal), to rule out the possibility of a TIA ~ or 'mini' stroke. So after only 7 work days, I am again off work. I am MUCH more than just frustrated!!!
I will do my best to keep you all updated, and I thank you in advance for your prayers. Much love in Christ, and may He pour out His richest blessings on you and all that you do.
Becky
Again, Maggie, what a blessing as I looked thru the prayer thread. I'm nearly speechless ~ and you know how often THAT happens! ;) Had my MRI this evening, next Dr appt is Wed, until then it's a day-by-day thing as far as work goes. I reflected this afternoon that God likes to remind us from time to time that we all need each other. It's not just give, give, give all the time, it's okay to ask sometimes, too. :)
In the meanwhile, I'm just another dizzy blonde ;P
Becky
Best FRegards,
Lone, Mrs.Lone, & family
Maggie,
Thanks to absolutely everyone who has been praying for me. My scan Thurs. evening was negative, and my balance appears to be pretty much back to normal. Praise God!!!!!!! For the first time in 3 days I was able to drive again Friday, and looks like I'll be able to return to work on Tues. My doctor & I both wonder if the trigger was possibly the fact that I've been fighting a cough, and Tuesday at work I coughed almost all day with my mouth closed to prevent spreading germs all over the office. In any case, please share my thanks with all the FReepers who lifted me up. (strange name, but I'll have to browse around in there soon.) ;) I'm still taking it a little easy, and my next visit with the neurologist is Wed. We'll see what he has to say.
Much love, my sister! Becky
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