Saw my PCP yesterday. She did a reaction test on my legs using a broken tongue depresser. There was no reaction from my legs, yet when she put the same pressure to my arms, I jumped to move my arms away from the poking tool. She is comfortable in making a recommendation that I should be placed in a rehab center until I am walking again. She is going to get my home health team and try to get my surgeon to join her in this attempt. Her comment was “Paralysis is definitely a good reason to have in-patient rehab”.
I’m also trying to get an injection from my surgeon to battle the swelling and see if we can get my nerves to quit binding my legs. He has agreed that is a good idea and is trying to get authorization from my insurance to do it. Just got a call from the office while I was typing this...they have the shot scheduled, but have not got the authorization yet...so it will probably have to be done another week out...so instead of the 7th, it will be on the 14th. Praying they can get it done sooner, rather than later.
More prayers needed...
Update from trussell regarding her fall and resulting leg paralysis....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3066636/posts?page=205#205
Prayers up FRiend, for strength and healing.
Prayer that you get the injection you need and also the rehab for your legs so you can heal. (((hugs)))
Oh my, you have many challenges to face, dear trussell! I join in urgent prayer for you.
(((((Sending Heartfelt Prayers, Dear Trussell)))))
Dear, dear Trussell
So sorry to hear about your troubles.
This has nothing to do about obamacare, IMO. Long, long B4 Hitlery brought the subject to the fore, I had the occasion to visit the ER, with an emergency ortho problem. The ER doc totally mis-diagnosed the issue, and a ortho specialist caught it B4 we left the hospital.
I think you have a mis-diagnosis and hope you can see a specialist.
You remain in my fervent prayers for a speedy recovery!