Endocrinologist visit was OK, not great. Apparently I didn't get his scrip when I was discharged, which requires blood draws once a month for 3 months. I hate needles. BP was good. Doc explained that the hemorrhage causes ADH production issues with the pituatary gland, resulting in the sodium issues. And I have to see him again in 3 months, then 6, then 1 year before I'm done. And I have to stay on fluid restrictions for 3 months, but I can gauge them myself. *sigh* Guess it was too much to hope I'd be done with him today. Got the 1st blood draw done today but had to go across the parking lot, due to the snafu. Still, the whole trip took less time than I thought.
Neurologist in an hour.
Good luck with the neurologist appt.
At least there was some progress. Here's hoping your recovery continues to go smoothly.
I hope you get better soon!
You think that's awkward... I just had to cancel Slayer's appearance at his get-well party.
Damn....I was going to go to that. *sniffle*
What? Yes, Slayer rulz. \m/ :P
Sending him a Metallica CD probably wouldn't either.
Edit- Ninja'd by CH
I'm cancelling your ninja. Slayer |= Metallica in intensity.
Neurologist update -
Met with his asst - liked her a heckuva lot better. Off work another 2-4 weeks. Need a CT next week, still have no driving restriction, etc.
She was informative and helpful, and showed us the CT scans from the hospital. Told us I had a significant amount of blood, and that would mean the slower recovery. Apparently when the blood reabsorbs there are proteins left behind which take longer to fade but still cause irritation of the nerves and brain.
Outlook is good. Everything normal, given the circumstances. Just need more time.
Neurologist update -
Met with his asst - liked her a heckuva lot better. Off work another 2-4 weeks. Need a CT next week, still have no driving restriction, etc.
She was informative and helpful, and showed us the CT scans from the hospital. Told us I had a significant amount of blood, and that would mean the slower recovery. Apparently when the blood reabsorbs there are proteins left behind which take longer to fade but still cause irritation of the nerves and brain.
Outlook is good. Everything normal, given the circumstances. Just need more time.
Good to hear!
@ E7
Here is just the thing for that headache. ;)
@ E7
Here is just the thing for that headache. ;)
See? By itself it's OK. Just no sidebar conversations at the same time. My brain's ability to filter is non-existent right now.
I hope you are recovering well.
I hope you are recovering well.
Slowly and surly. ;)
I'm up to about 3 hours of varied stimulus before I have to take a time out. Need to get to 8-9 to handle work.
Thanks.
So, you're cutting back on Internet pr0n, I take it? :P
Yes but Mettallica once did not suck.I'm cancelling your ninja. Slayer |= Metallica in intensity.Sending him a Metallica CD probably wouldn't either.
Edit- Ninja'd by CH
Are you kidding me? There's Load of S][!T, Reload of S][!T and S][IT Anger. Death Magnetic at least redeemed themselves a bit. :P
EDIT: But the new Megadeth Endgame....whoah, that kicks ten tons of ass.
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Yes but Mettallica once did not suck.I'm cancelling your ninja. Slayer |= Metallica in intensity.Sending him a Metallica CD probably wouldn't either.
Edit- Ninja'd by CH
Are you kidding me? There's Load of S][!T, Reload of S][!T and S][IT Anger. Death Magnetic at least redeemed themselves a bit. :P
EDIT: But the new Megadeth Endgame....whoah, that kicks ten tons of ass.
I meant that they did not suck before oh say Load. Death magnetic is not bad but.... just does not quite do it for me.
Endgame huh?!?! must partake of this
I meant that they did not suck before oh say Load. Death magnetic is not bad but.... just does not quite do it for me.
Endgame huh?!?! must partake of this
I agree with you about DM. It's better than the last three, but of course it's hard to touch everything before Load.
And yeah, Endgame is good. They picked up Chris Broderick from Jag Panzer who is a guitar virtuoso and can smoke Dave easily. And Dave Ellefson (sic) is back behind his rightful place on the bass. Best Dave has sounded in awhile by being angry yet avoiding the drugs. The fact that they've been doing the entire Rust In Peace album on certain dates is good too. =D
I'm more of a Van Halen II guy. :)
I'm more of a Van Halen II guy. :)
The album or the Hagar incarnation?
I meant that they did not suck before oh say Load. Death magnetic is not bad but.... just does not quite do it for me.
Endgame huh?!?! must partake of this
I agree with you about DM. It's better than the last three, but of course it's hard to touch everything before Load.
And yeah, Endgame is good. They picked up Chris Broderick from Jag Panzer who is a guitar virtuoso and can smoke Dave easily. And Dave Ellefson (sic) is back behind his rightful place on the bass. Best Dave has sounded in awhile by being angry yet avoiding the drugs. The fact that they've been doing the entire Rust In Peace album on certain dates is good too. =D
I must follow this up! Dave Broderick! No S&^t!?
I'm more of a Van Halen II guy. :)The album or the Hagar incarnation?
Vinyl baby. Still got mine. Purity.
I must follow this up! Dave Broderick! No S&^t!?
That's right ... Jag Panzer is from your neck of the woods...
Broderick SLAYS!
Vinyl baby. Still got mine. Purity.I'm more of a Van Halen II guy. :)The album or the Hagar incarnation?
...which one's the green album cover?....that's the one that I have on vinyl.
OK, this is surreal. My 88 yo mom is reliving my ordeal by following CNN's daily medical updates on Brett Michaels.
I never knew my mom was a rocker. ;)
OK, this is surreal. My 88 yo mom is reliving my ordeal by following CNN's daily medical updates on Brett Michaels.
I never knew my mom was a rocker. ;)
I thought he was country. Yeah, he has the exact same thing as you, right? Scary.
I thought he was country. Yeah, he has the exact same thing as you, right? Scary.OK, this is surreal. My 88 yo mom is reliving my ordeal by following CNN's daily medical updates on Brett Michaels.
I never knew my mom was a rocker. ;)
He was the lead in Poison, but he has done country recently.
Yep, same thing. My mom's comparing symptoms. At least she's saying stuff like, "You could tell him all about that...".
Neurologist tomorrow to see if I get cleared for work, but this past week has seen a setback with nastier headaches. Last week was better. I'm hoping for clearance for part-time, though I'm wondering if I'm pushing myself too much. Bleh.
Neurologist tomorrow to see if I get cleared for work, but this past week has seen a setback with nastier headaches. Last week was better. I'm hoping for clearance for part-time, though I'm wondering if I'm pushing myself too much. Bleh.
I blame your sons. :P
Neurologist tomorrow to see if I get cleared for work, but this past week has seen a setback with nastier headaches. Last week was better. I'm hoping for clearance for part-time, though I'm wondering if I'm pushing myself too much. Bleh.I blame your sons. :P
Heh. That didn't help, but it was early in the week. Then the announcement that my company lost its largest account. Then the blasted weather shifted.
Yep, stress + stimulus + weather = BAD.
Back to work on 5/17. Part-time at first. :)
Back to work on 5/17. Part-time at first. :)
I hope that goes well!
Did someone call for a Dr? Oh, sorry, you just wanted a physician.
Seriously, E7, glad you are on the road to recovery.
Back to work on 5/17. Part-time at first. :)
Good luck. Take it easy when you go back.
Back to work on 5/17. Part-time at first. :)
I hope all works out for you with this, E7.
Thanks all.
I laugh at this Brett Michaels return to tour in a month stuff. Of course I don't know how significant his bleed or brain swelling was. Or his level of sensitivity to sound. I have a REAL BIG problem with sound.
He'll have to be jacked up on drugs to deal with performing, but that's common in the music business.