So I know that I haven't blogged in awhile, mostly because not much has changed. I still have pain, headaches, nausea, vertigo, and dizzy spells. I have noticed that I'm more tired than I used to be, but who knows that could just be life - you know. I do have a new development, which I've contacted my neurosurgeon about and he doesn't think it is a symptom. However, since they just opened a Chairi center here in Cincy - it's been noted and they are going to see if other patients have this very exciting symptom. So, since it isn't likely a symptom of Chiari - I will be seeing a specialist on Tuesday. Quite frankly, it could be stress, but I definitely need to see a specialist b/c I need this symptom corrected. Anyway, some days and weeks are better than others - I notice that I'm way forgetful and confused more often than I every have been. I'm pretty sure some of my students think I'm mental - OH Wait I kinda am - LOL!!! I want to apologize to my family, friends, and colleagues for being a bit dazed and confused some days. Please forgive me - it is either stress or Chiari!! I see the neurosurgeon in another month - actually on my husband's b-day -we'll see what he has to say. I'll update if there is any change. Well, there has been one change - I have become more active and although it hasn't really helped with the pain - I'm down 10 pounds! Yea-go me!! :)
So, my other reason for writing tonight. I finally caught up on some of my shows that are DVR'd. I found this new show that is a cross between Ghost Whisper (in a vague sense) and Eli Stone - shows possibly long forgotten by people, but two shows that I really enjoyed. The show is The Gifted Man - on CBS on Fridays at 8:00. So anyway, the premise is a brain surgeon is visited by his deceased ex-wife, who bugs him to have a conscience and help finish her work. If you want to know anymore than that you will have to tune in... So I had a feeling that a show about a brain surgeon may just have a case about Chiari - and I was right. It was the fourth episode on the show - quick diagnosis - child unconscious - need brain surgery that night - you know a rare critical case - but it was Chiari - and yes I saw part of the surgery that I may one day need to have. I don't know it sort of legitamizes my condition - I know that is strange, but I guess I feel like there are other people out there like me and Hollywood cared enough to write it into one of their scripts.
