Health update on me

Well, I got a call from the doctor today, MRI was normal, and the carotid doppler ultra sound was normal.  That should make me happy right??  Well, it just confuses the crap outta me.  Everyone seemed to think that was what it was gonna be, and its not.  Still have the pounding headache and Im still dizzy alot, still weak on the right side, but Mike and I have decided, Im not crazy, its all in my head!!! Still have 2 more test results to get, and we will go from there.  Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayers and good wishes. Rhonda D.

Hey Rhonda D,
Glad to hear from you & and know you are hanging in there. Sorry I have not called, I will try to tomorrow. Wish they would find out what the problem is. It is a hurry up and wait thing. I will put you on the prayer list again tomorrow night. Thank you for keeping everyone informed. You got my number sista if ya need me.
Many huggs & much love to ya,
Rhonda T

Rhonda,  I am glad that your tests came back normal.  At the same time, I know you must be going crazy because you still don't know what's going on.   I really hope they find what it is soon and get you well!  Take care of you!   Wen

This sounds crazy, but have you had your vitamin levels checked lately?  I had lap band two years ago and beginning about 1 year ago, my bones hurt so badly that I thought I had bone cancer.  I also began falling all of the time.  I was dizzy, couldn't walk straight, and was covered with bruises.  For two years, I've have multiple MRI's and been under the care of a neurologist for tingling of extremeties, falling constantly, etc.  I found out one month ago during a routine blood test that my vitamin B12 was extremely low and am giving myself shots weekly, then monthly and then for the rest of my life (most likely).  Also, the low vitamin D made my bones hurt so much that I would literally cry when turning over in bed at night.   The three main signs of vitamin B12 deficiency are:  a) tingling/numbness in the arms/hands and feet    b) loss of balance, falling     and c) memory lapses/ difficulty with concentration.   No one ever told me how hard it would be to maintain the nutritional status for my body.  I am still covered with bruises..... everywhere.  I take a liquid vitamin (Vemma ..4 0z per day), two chewable Caltrate 600D, and now a B12 shot weekly.   After one year of intense therapy, I finally have my vitamin D up to 33 and it should be between 30 - 70.  At its lowest, mine was 13. I hope you find out what is wrong and hopefully, you've had all of the blood work done and yours is fine.  This is just my story and it is still not over.  Good luck!

I am having my blood drawn this week for my one year post op visit, but I will keep all of this in mind, thanks so much for the info.  I take my vitamins faithfully, but we should get the real story when my labs come back. I'll keep ya updated, but thanks so much. Rhonda D.

Sorry you are having problems.....hope all works out for you really soon.  Blessings.

Thanks Showstopper!!  By the way, are you Lora???  You changed your name and are looking so fantabulous!!! Hugs, Rhonda D.

Yes, I am Lora, I did change my name.  I guess I could have told everyone.  LOL.

Speaking of vitamins, has anyone every tried the B12 shots given at the Krogers' Pharmacy?  I checked into it.  They will give you 1 per month...and it costs $15.  thinking about trying it..before surgery..couldnt hurt?

Kelley