In Hospital Again

I have made posts in quite some time because I mentioned how the pain in the left arm has made it difficult to type.  I m trying  new posture and the use of my tablet as I sit here in the hospital bed.

I can't quite relax my arm as I would like, but I should be able to get some thoughts published.

It started Sunday after Mass that I noticed a new and alarming neuropathy  as one of my dogs brushed against my leg and it just didn't feel right, and as I checked, it seemed the numbness was in both legs and reached from my feet all the way up to my hips. So it looked like it was time for an emergency room visit.

I first called my oncologist after hours number to make sure I wasn't panicking and that they would have the word in case they wanted to intervene while I was at ER.  Well they backed me up and wanted me to go to ER.

We checked in and after a couple of hours of triage were finally seen and a full thoracic MRI was scheduled.  I had just completed a cervical MRI the week before to try to chase down the trouble in the left shoulder.

Sunday's MRI discovered two new legions on T6 and T7 which perfectly explained my neuropathy which had now accellerated up to my pectorals.  So I was admitted, and radiation was scheduled for the morning.  I was not able to lift my legs straight out in front of me at that time.  I was also given steroids to relieve the spinal inflammation.

In the morning I had good improvement from the steroids alone, and was able to lift my legs.  I stopped panicking at that moment.  I have been getting improvement in the strength of both legs as I continue treatment.

Michael got the word and has taken emergency leave and should be in Charlotte in the hour or so. Hopefully he won't be too tired and can come visit me tonight.

His boat s due to go on a long deployment soon, so he wants to be sure he gets a good visit in just in case I'm not here when he surfaces again.

I have a lot to hope for, and my spirit continue to be up. I had a good visit from my priest today, and I continue to look forward to a bright future. I believe I will be home Friday evening.  Now I just want to spell check and publish. The good news is this tablet seems to do the job and you should expect more updates.