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October 29, 2005

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Getting a leg up(date)...

Yesterday, talked me into filling the prescription for pain meds that the ER doctor gave me — I wasn’t going to, but the pain didn’t seem to be getting much better as the day progressed. She also talked me into calling for an appointment with my family care physician. I didn’t want to do that either, because I didn’t think he’d be able to do anything more than the ER. Also, while my doctor is a really on-top-of-it sort of guy — he’s very nice and knows way too much — I’ve been in to see him a lot over the last year. The ER visit was kind of embarrassing to begin with, and I didn’t need another doctor telling me nothing was wrong with me. But, I made the appointment and we went in.

My doctor ended up having a lot more ideas than anyone at the ER. He also made me feel pretty good for going to the ER in the first place. So, I had a few more vials of blood drawn for a number of tests that the ER didn’t do (plus some that they did) and we were on our way.

Monday there may be some results that tell us something. Or, maybe there won’t. Either way, my doctor is committed to coming up with something, so at least someone will be checking up on me.

Just so that you know (as well as anyone else who might Google this Blog), there is one preliminary diagnosis. I’ve been on twice over the last few months (both for separate allergic reactions). Prednisone would never cause what happened to me, but the fact that it’s a steroid is indicative of a possible cause. You see, if, for the last few months, I had knee trauma for some reason or another, the Prednisone (as a steroid) would have been shielding my nervous system from the pain. Well, the day before yesterday was my last day on Prednisone. Normally, because of the usual tapered prescription that Prednisone usually comes in this wouldn’t be an issue, but it is possible (according to my doctor) that my body just suddlenly realized it was in pain.

I’ll know more on Monday.

Thanks for the comments and e-mails — I really appreciate it.

Posted at 08:29 am

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Comments (6):
I’m glad your doctor had some ideas of what it might be, and also that your wife is so great at talking you into filling the prescription and getting you to make the necessary additional appointment. :) You’ve done the right thing by getting as much medical attention for it as possible. I hope you’re all better soon!

Mary () (URL) - October 29, 2005 at 09:12 am

wow you do have a rough time of it mate, thinking and praying for you..you needs a version of Dr Gregory House, love, jase

Jason Clark () (URL) - October 29, 2005 at 10:43 am

Three more days of prednisone for me…we’ll see how that goes! :-\

jpierce (URL) - October 29, 2005 at 11:33 am

hang there buddy… I’m definitely hurting with you, dude.

dennisthemenace () - October 31, 2005 at 09:41 am

I just listened to baby Samoff’s heartbeat. That is unbelievable!! It sounds like you are having quite the health trauma’s lately. That sucks! Keep us posted on what’s causing all this. You’re lucky you have such a great wife watching out for you!

Jill () - October 31, 2005 at 1:14 pm

My goodness. I’m sorry you’ve been hurting so much lately. I’ll be praying for your continued comfort and healing.

Aimee () - October 31, 2005 at 4:38 pm

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