Finally, Spring is here and I am kicking my way out of the "winter blues" that have held me hostage with health problems. I am so relieved to begin to feel like my "old" self again. The brain fog is lifting,and my energy level is getting stronger. What a trial the past 4 months have been with this orbital inflammatory syndrome in my left eye. (Swelling behind my eyeball).
After 7 doctors, 3 suggested diagnosis, numerous lab tests, a brain MRI, x-rays, 3 regimens of prednisone (steroids), numerous pain killers and eye drops, ultrasound of my eyes, 2 steroid eye injections, weekly doctor visits and many $$$ out of pocket expenses....I think I can be optimistically almost certain that I am cured! At least that is what the eye surgeon told me last week.
Fingers crossed, if I can get through the next 6 months without any more headaches or symptoms the doctor said I may never have this happen again. They still don't know what caused it or where it came from. What we do know is there is no brain tumor and there are a whole bunch of auto immune diseases I do not have. I also was told I have nice clear long lungs, a good looking heart and a very arthritic jaw joint. Osteoarthritis not Rheumatoid. It was very reassuring to know my insides appear strong, normal and healthy!
It is spring now. I feel the warm weather, the comforting sunshine and all I really want to do is sew to my healthy heart's content.
Oh my dear sewing machines, I have missed you!!!!
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