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Health & Fitness > Medical Update---10/2/08---not Good!
 

Medical Update---10/2/08---not Good!


It's getting to a point where I want to stop going to doctors as
all I am getting is bad news. I just got back from the ear, nose and throat
specialist having gone there because I thought my ear was stopped up, possibly
with wax, but no it isn't as simple as that.

It seems I may have neurological nerve damage to both my throat
and right ear. She knew before I even told her that my voice has changed and
that my appetite has diminished.

The doctor is now in the process of setting me up for lab tests,
CT scan of brain, mastdids thru neck, larynx, w/contrast, voice tone, hearing
test, cbc w/diff and a few other things listed that I can't read.

After another sleepless night I wasn't ready to hear this nor am
I ready to handle it. I didn't think I would turn out to be such a wimp in my
'golden years' so along with everything else I am very disappointed in myself.

I really don't know where to turn, what to do or what to
decide--I am getting on the phone right now and seeing when I can meet with the
psychiatrist and maybe, if not get answers, got some guidance.

posted on Oct 2, 2008 12:43 PM ()

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hug hug hug and..... so many more hugs mate.
comment by itsjustme on Oct 3, 2008 3:09 AM ()
Martin, I'm so sorry that you are going through all of this. As I read what has happened to your ear and throat, all I could do was let out a heavy sigh. I experienced similar things with my ears and balance on one side where the nerve was destroyed. So, I know how it feels. It can be very frustrating, to say the least. I really wish there was something I could say that would make it all better, or at least bring a smile to your face. I'm happy to hear that you are determined to seek help, that is very important while going through all of this. You are in my prayers Martin.
comment by hopefields on Oct 3, 2008 12:18 AM ()
it's good your not giving up and that you are seeking some answers. HUGS>
comment by panthurdreams on Oct 2, 2008 4:28 PM ()
That is so good to hear that Martin.
comment by fredo on Oct 2, 2008 2:43 PM ()
I hope you get the guidance you need on this.
comment by stiva on Oct 2, 2008 1:56 PM ()
Do they know what caused it.
AJ
comment by lunarhunk on Oct 2, 2008 1:42 PM ()
Martin keep us posted..
comment by redwolftimes on Oct 2, 2008 12:58 PM ()
That is a good start there.Check with the psychiatrist.
See if he has any answer to this.
Very sorry to hear all of this.
But it needs to get it done.Something is not clicking there.
You need to contact some support there,or Gino,Allen etc.
Have them come over for lunch or something.
Sit down with them and talks over matters.
Wish that Mike and I was there to get you through this.
comment by fredo on Oct 2, 2008 12:52 PM ()
does that have anything to do with your heart surgery? sounds kind of coincidental that this has happened now. take care Martin, sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
comment by elkhound on Oct 2, 2008 12:50 PM ()
Get well soon, my friend.
comment by draco on Oct 2, 2008 12:49 PM ()

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