On the right path?
The doctors upped the pain meds (bleech!) and are sending me for a full-body bone scan (detects arthritis, cancer, and any other nasty bone/joint abnormalities) and a full-body EMG (detects abnormalities in the nerves). 
They feel confident that these will help narrow down the diagnosis. I had some abnormal bloodwork, but it was inconsistent and, taken together, wasn’t helping them see a clear treatment path. Fortunately I was able to get in for both tests next week so I should have some answers soon. 
I also finally decided to get a doctor’s note because the Vicodin-induced weaving walk makes me look like a lush. 
I’m going to schedule a therapeutic massage for tomorrow to see if that will help some.
September 8th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
I’m sorry you are having deal with all this–and when you are just getting started with law school. That just sucks. I hope the docs can figure out what the prob is and get you on better meds–Prednisone and Vicodin are no fun. (Well, maybe the Vicodin is a little fun.
) My mom developed rheumatoid arthritis in her mid-30’s and I’ve seen how sucky and painful that can be to deal with. My biggest fear is inheriting it from her.
September 8th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
I hope you get some answers soon! And massages can help so much!
September 8th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Ugh, I hope they figure out the cause pretty soon. All the poking and prodding gets old real quick!!