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FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
After many many MANY tests that included a spinal tap, an EKG, an EEG, an EMG, a Brain scan, a MRI, an ultrasound of the carotid artery, and 26 vials of blood, FMIL has been diagnosed with having extremely high levels of LYME DISEASE in her spinal fluid, and the disease has affected some of her nerves. She's going for more tests next week to determine the extent of the damage. According to the Dr., chances are that she's had it for a very long time.
Her Dr. told her that they're going to treat the disease with 6 weeks of IV antibiotics, and for the nerve damage, no answers yet.
I don't really know anything about the disease, but I'll research it some tonight.
So anyway, it could've been MUCH worse - the possibilties were a brain tumor around the optic nerve, brain stem, aneuryism, etc...
Lyme is no fun, but it really is a relief to know.
Again, thank you!
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
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That's really good news. I'll give  that there is not too much nerve damage
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Ang-Rich
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
Glad to hear that they know what the problem is and can start taking care of her.
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Kissy331
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
I am glad they were able to come up with some diagnosis & are on their way to doing what they can!
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| Posted 3/1/07 1:51 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Shorty
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
I never knew Lyme could cause grand mal seizures!
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chikita315
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
Many for her recovery!!
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MrsQ
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DaniJude
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
Posted by Shorty
I never knew Lyme could cause grand mal seizures!
well, it usually doesn't unless left untreated for a very long time.
she MUST have had a TON of signs before the seizures that screamed "see your doctor"... I'm just shocked that she didn't go sooner to get checked out!  That's awful!!!
Well, either way I'm glad she found out about it now before it went on any longer and I'm glad they have a set diagnosis and can treat accordingly.
You're welcome!!!!
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| Posted 3/1/07 2:39 PM |
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Kate07
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
While Lyme Disease is often difficult to cope with, I believe it is treatable to an extent.
So lots of to you and Rich and yor ILs.
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
Thanks for the update! She still has challenges ahead of her but what a relief, knowing the cause.
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MeeshkaMich
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
I'm happy they figured out what was wrong, and i hope everything works out.
hugs for you and Rich
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MrsERod
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
Yay for some answers, and prayers for her recovery
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| Posted 3/1/07 3:34 PM |
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DandS
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
That is good news
My prayers are with her
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| Posted 3/1/07 3:35 PM |
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Boobobunny
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Shorty
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Re: FMIL Update- thank you for your good thoughts!
she's been tested before (blood tests), and they've been negative! go figure?! 
She actually sees her PCP once every 2 months, just for a checkup.
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