In the weekly check in thread, I mentioned I feel like a hamster on a wheel with all of my appointments. I have physical therapy 2 to 3 times per week, and then the other doc appointments that keep up with my chronic illnesses.
Along with that I took on the responsibility of helping my SIL get back on her feet. I've been driving her to and from her new job until she can get a car of her own. My husband is helping by picking her up in the evenings, because I don't see well at night.
I've been on Lyrica for nerve pain since last April. For my last refill, the prescribing doc didn't respond to the pharmacy or my phone calls. I called my primary, and they didn't get the job done, so I ended up being off of it cold turkey for several days, and this was after cutting the dose in half to make it last as long as possible.
Needless to say, my pain level hit the roof, and I also had other withdrawal symptoms that were quite unpleasant. I am finally back on it, so things are settling down some, but that really stunk!
My mother has had some TIA's, and I have some neuro problems as well. I've suspected I've experienced TIA's too, but can't be sure. I have an appt. tomorrow with a new Neurologist. Mom is having a brain MRI and head CT on Friday. I see the same in my future. My mother is only 17 years older than me, and our gene pool is more like a dark slimy pond.
Oh, and I found out my pelvis is tilted enough that my right leg is 2 inches shorter than my right. That is likely why I fall so much. Getting some answers on the physical aspects, and while they are chronic, and will likely continue to decline, they won't kill me.
There is a lot else going on, but I can't imagine anyone getting to the end of this post anyway. I just needed to vent a little so I don't get too overwhelmed, and start feeling sorry for myself.
Thanks guys.