I have received some mixed news about my cerebral AVM, that thing in my brain that is visible in those scans I posted the other day. It has grown :(. That is the word from the people who read my CT scan from the other week. To me, those images are poor compared to the MRI ones, but I wanted to know was if there had been a leak or if there was something else going on. No blood in the brain was the good news. There hasn’t been so far and I cross my fingers that it stays that way.
For the most part of the 40 something years that I have known about this thing, it has remained relatively unchanged. They do not usually shrink but they do enlarge and that can be from the high blood pressure I have been experiencing. I am waiting for the referral to go through to see the neurosurgeon. I really cannot believe I am saying surgeon as opposed to neurologist. As it stands right now, we are exploring options. Until the past few years there was great risk for brain surgery due to the location and size, etc. Quality of life is a biggie for me, too.
I was not doing well Monday night but I am better today-for now at least. It is hard to focus on me but that is what I have to do right now. Thanks for the comments and I truly thank you for the prayers. I will give updates as I discover what is next for me in my journey.
May your day be filled with goodness and your garden continue to grow! Happy Gardening!
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Praying Praying and Praying Friend!
Hugs tooo
Thanks, Trace!!! Hugs back at you! Take care and have a great Friday!
This is serious information.. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Thanks, Roberta! I just cannot say that enough! Please take care and have a great Friday!
Thinking about you.
Lillian
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Thanks, Lillian! Hope you have a great weekend! Take care!
I admire you for being able to write so well about some of what is going on with you! It is quite a lot to deal with.
I continue to send healing prayers for the very best outcome!
Take care and Happy Sunday!
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Thanks, Patty. This has become an outlet of sorts and gives me some peace along my journey. My mother had so many health issues and after she became almost completely bed-bound, she never complained–looked at life through her blessings. I fall so short of her but know that is where I need to be. Thanks for the prayers! Please take care and I hope things are looking up for you!
Keeping you in my prayers. ❤
Thanks. I am still waiting for an appointment. Most everyone takes off as much time this week as possible. Thank you and take care!