I had my virtual Neurology appointment today. It lasted 17 minutes. it was the first time that as soon as Dr. Cerghet got on the phone, I laid out what I have done this year. I told her about my podiatrist and changing my compression socks from close toe to open toe. I told her about Dr. K and my two endoscopies and that I don’t need to see her until next year because my bladder stone was passed. I also told her that my neural ophthalmologist told me that I don’t need to see her again until 2028 because my eyes are stable.
I told her about my 10 pound weight loss which I am concerned about but I told her that my internist was not concerned. I told her that I still have weight to lose so it’s really not a big deal and she told me that since my Internet is not concerned, she’s not either. She offered nutrition consultation, but I told her I’m OK.
She saw that Dr. Chamas Order bloodwork for me and she added two different tests. They need to perform when they take my blood. Something about B12 or something? I am not going to get my blood work until next March when I see Dr. Chamas again.
This was the first time that I told her that my legs do not work at all, and I told her about stretching my arms and hands daily. She was surprised at how well I could still raise my arms. She had me rub my fingers next to each ear to see if they sounded the same and they did. They always do at this point. She had me look to my right in my left and she asked me to close one eye and tell her how many fingers she was holding up. My left eye could see fine, but my right eye was a little bit rough.
She gave me a referral for a swallow test, which I probably will take in April? My first swallow test was October 2021. I think things have changed. I drink two shakes a day and then eat dinner. I told her it just feels different.
She asked about my skin and I told her that my Mom takes really good care of that! My Mom asked her how she was and she has a granddaughter. She met Sean today as well because he was here.
She told me that if I have any problems that I can contact her, otherwise I will see her next year. I’m glad my appointment is over and my next outing is to the Cidermill next Friday. I’ve been looking forward to that all year!!!