I need to update since my trip to the Neurologist in Springfield. I got a “Get Out of Jail” card. That means I can drive once again.
Last Friday, Feb. 19, I went to see Dr. Ling Li, my Neurologist in Springfield. After a consultation with her and me describing my seizure that occurred at the end of last year, she decided that it was likely induced by going off the anti-seizure medicine too quickly. She said that they go by either 3 months or 6 months after a seizure to make a determination, and since my seizure was somewhat mild and had no lasting effects, AND I was doing so well, she’d go ahead and let me start driving again since it had been 3 months. She was also very happy with my latest M.R.I. and bloodwork.
I just can’t tell you how happy that all makes me. It is really scary how MUCH my independence relies on being able to walk out, get in my vehicle and just go, whenever I want. Hopefully, I will NEVER again take that for granted.
That is the good news, the bad news is that my vehicle sitting un-driven for that period of time caused it to run VERY rough when I drove it. It finally quit on me completely about a block away from my house and I had to have it towed to the mechanic today. So, I’ve got driving privileges and no vehicle….worthless, right? Someone (a church member) had pity on me and let me borrow their vehicle until mine gets fixed.
I am constantly thankful for my Church Family. They are truly like a family to me and it is a blessing beyond words. I may come back and type more later, but that is a quick(?) overview of my last few days.
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Hang tough buddy. Sounds to me like you got it by the tail now.
PS. I have a picture of John Wayne that says, “Courage,is being scared to death but saddling up anyway”