I think something is wrong

[bullyhillmama]

hmmm... sounds hormonal, like thyroid. itll be interesting to hear what the doctor says!

 

[DMikeM]

Hahaha no not preggers! Had a physical last fall with blood work and the only thing that we discussed was some liver function levels and slightly elevated cholesterol. No sugar problems on the test but I know when I don't eat well I get sugar issues. But things can change in a few months.. getting on phone now.

 

[LauraR]

Stress can also be a large cause of physical and cognitive issues. With the server issues at your work and the dumb asses you encounter on what seems like a daily basis, this could be the cause of some of your issues.

 

[DMikeM]

Stress can also be a large cause of physical and cognitive issues. With the server issues at your work and the dumb asses you encounter on what seems like a daily basis, this could be the cause of some of your issues.

Ding, Dr. thinks I may be having some PTSD from something that happened when I was a teen and everything going on right now is causing me to stress out. Still going in for some bllod work and eye tests to make sure I didn't have a TIA. Plus I forgot that my BP has been really high lately too, so we may adjust for that as well.

 

[bullyhillmama]

my dad had a TIA and then a major stroke so follow up if it is TIA and make sure to take good care of yourself!

 

[DennasMom]

Everybody load up on your Vitamin D!!

Here in Seattle, we have more cases of MS than elsewhere due to significant lack of Vit D (i.e. sun).

I'm a firm believer in Vit D - especially the "real" kind made by sunlight and skin. My Uncle is a Pharmacist, and he prefers Carlson's Vit D Drops (which are awesome), but I keep going back to the day I decided to get back in the tanning bed... 3 minutes of intense sunshine (all I'm allowed due to WHITE skin) and I went home and took the dog for a RUN... not a walk, a RUN. I felt great, and haven't gone back (that was about 3 years ago) - when I feel "low", I pump up the Vit D, it does wonders. I still only hit the tanning bed about 6 times a year (up to 4 minutes at a time now!)... but take the drops more regularly.

Being spring, and a fairly cold, dreary one for much of the country, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people are low on Vit D about now.

 

[Smart_Family]

I am low on vitamin d but unfortunately I'm also semi allergic to the sun haha so I have to rely on the pilled form.

 

[kbuchanan66]

okay this may be far off but have you looked into Lyme Disease? You live in the mountains don't you? Exposed to ticks and bacteria? Like I said I may be far far far off but some of what you said struck a nerve with me.

 

[Smart_Family]

okay this may be far off but have you looked into Lyme Disease? You live in the mountains don't you? Exposed to ticks and bacteria? Like I said I may be far far far off but some of what you said struck a nerve with me.

Oh good one!

 

[DMikeM]

smart I am the same with sun these days, but still get a good enough amount. Lyme is interesting but it has been 20 years since I had a tick on me. Not even sure were are in a Lyme area.

 

[kbuchanan66]

smart I am the same with sun these days, but still get a good enough amount. Lyme is interesting but it has been 20 years since I had a tick on me. Not even sure were are in a Lyme area.

Just a thought. I knew somebody that had it and they didn't remember getting bit by the tick just remembered having a rash.

 

[DMikeM]

No rashes except a stupid brown spot on my stomach has become reddish after being there for 20 something years.

 

[Kelly]

Well I dont know what MCI or TIA are but take care of yourself Mike! Your puppies need you!

 

[cayeesmom]

Mike, I'm 3 years older then you and have the same thing going on. I think/hope a lot of it is age related, [even though I did have encephalitis in my late 20's] my patience with things/ people is very thin, like my neighbor, who is 50 says, we are getting "allergic to stupidity". Memory is off and on. Yesterday I could not remember one of the Vet's name and I work with her almost daily! Have to stop and think of words fairly often. I know with me it is most likely hormonal related, but would think men goes through something similar.[or hope they do or it would not be fair!]

 

[DMikeM]

Mike, I'm 3 years older then you and have the same thing going on. I think/hope a lot of it is age related, [even though I did have encephalitis in my late 20's] my patience with things/ people is very thin, like my neighbor, who is 50 says, we are getting "allergic to stupidity". Memory is off and on. Yesterday I could not remember one of the Vet's name and I work with her almost daily! Have to stop and think of words fairly often. I know with me it is most likely hormonal related, but would think men goes through something similar.[or hope they do or it would not be fair!]

Well that sort of encouraging and not so much as well. But what you describe is pretty much what I sense.

I went in this morning and had my blood taken and he check a few things like sense of touch and heat vs cold and looked in my eyes. He did see some blown small vessels in my right eye and some restricted blood flow in my right carotid artery with an ultrasound. So he wants me to go down to get an MRI and see a neurologist.

 

[cayeesmom]

I hear you Mike!. and honestly if I had insurance I would go to the doc myself, the lack of patience I can deal with but the random "memory loss" is very frustrating! It sucks getting older! Keep us posted!

 

[NeSaxena]

When's the MRI, Mike?

 

[DMikeM]

Was this morning. PTA! So far shadows in the bone mass in my upper jaw, and sinuses. Shadows most likely blood in the right sinus area. Waiting on detailed report about arterial flow and shadow under eye orbit. I may need to go back for a blood die and some sort of scan that shows the blood flow around the neck and brain. They were asking if I had been struck in the head recently or had any sudden impacts, the only thing I could think of was when I crashed the car into my house, so they decided to scan my neck again. Will know more tonight or tomowwor.

 

[Kelly]

When did you crash the car into your house, I never heard about this? Sounds very concerning to me. glad you have insurance, can't imagine what it would be like to not be able to seek medical attention because of financial concerns.

 

[DMikeM]

A month or so back when the Wolf Hybrid jumped my fence as I was pulling into my driveway. I tried to miss it and went through my fence and hit the house. Busted out the windows and ruined my bumper destroyed the fence too.
I am still going to have to pay a fortune even though I have insurance.