Well, another serious health possibility has been ruled out today when I had an ultrasound of the Carotid arteries to determine if there was blockage that might have caused the strange ‘unable to speak’ symptom that I had a couple of weeks ago during an episode. The ultrasound showed less that 50% stenosis of the arteries, so they are not blocked and are functioning well. This leads me to believe that the episodes that I have been having are all related to the compressed disks in my upper spine. They continue, have changed over the last six weeks and are now just mostly brief warm, numbing pressure sensations that are mostly concentrated from my left shoulder to ear that happen periodically throughout the day.
I also had my annual physical on Monday and she was in agreement that the symptoms could be caused by the compression of the disks and that any slight movement could cause discomfort. She has ordered the usual mammogram (I had that on Wednesday and there are no issues there) and a bone density and a meeting with a pharmacist to review my meds and supplements. To complete my medical stuff for the year, I will still need to see the dentist and have a vision check.
Cathy asked me to do her taxes for her and I agreed but just have to wait for the Certificate of Rent paid from our landlord (they were due to us on January 28 and MN gives refunds to renters, so even if you don’t have to file income taxes, you can file for the renters refund).
I made a big pot of 15 Bean and Ham soup today, had a bowl for dinner, and gave a bowl to Cathy, and will take some to Ben and his family today when I clean. That still left me with at least two more meals - yummy!
