debbie13
Tingling Paws
Jun 13, 2012
Can't remember if I posted about this or not. Some of you may know that I have been dealing with a worsening of the tingling in my feet and lower legs and the relatively recent development of it in my hands and face. Its not painful, just something that is very frustrating as it doesn't go away.Today I spent 1 1/2 hours with the neurologist and no answers - yet. He is thinking that I have some sort of hereditary senso-neuro-motor deficit. My mom says there is nothing like that in her family (tho she insists that diabetic neuropathy is hereditary, ok Dr. Mom). We don't know about my biological father. I am grateful that he took that amount of time with me and really validated that there is something going on there. He commented on my nutritionist's thoroughness in lab ordering. His words "damn she left me nothing to look for". Although, ten vials later - he found stuff to look for. Mostly hereditary and autoimmune things. And there will be an MRI soon of my head and neck. He also did the torture tests and those have gotten worse, much worse in two years.
No treatment yet, tho he did suggest Aspercream to see if it helps. He immediately reassured me that even tho it is aspirin derived it will have no effect on my pouch. A knowledgeable about RNY doctor that is not actually in the bariatric surgery business - imagine that! But of course I forgot to buy it when I went to the drug store. I'll get it tomorrow.
So life goes on. He did suggest that as a former diabetic, I watch the sugar and carbs. There could be glucose intolerance going one but he's not sure. He said HE would look into that for me and we will test for it in October if he thinks its a valid concern. So proteins and veggies only til then. Hmmmmmm, weight loss jump start? Maybe.
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About Me
Cossayuna, NY
Location
33.5
BMI
Surgery
03/30/2009
Surgery Date
Jan 29, 2009
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