Sorry to hear about the concerns with your brain and having to have tests done @Cuddlebear hoping the test results provide answers that will allow the specialists to allow you to start to move forward. Not knowing why things are happening and what can be done to help sounds really challenging. Keep hanging in there. I care about you and want the best for you.
place that took the X-rays and ultrasound said results could take another week or 2. Outcome of the Radiofrequency procedure in my shoulder on Tuesday is looking good so far. I’m deliberately not using my right arm much as yet. Still unable to raise my arm up to full height, am able to move it higher than I was and with almost zero pain. I’ve been told tear in the tendon is what is cause of the limited movement in the shoulder.
im unsure if I meet the medical qualifications for ndis. Yesterday I sent email to business that is referred to as an ndis partner. NDIS website saying they will help me understand that eligibility criteria. I mentioned my health conditions plus limitations in my email. Email I got back from them asked all my details that, I think might be, to start a record for me. They didn’t answer my questions.
ive sent another email today asking when my questions will be answered. I’m also starting to think maybe I’m best to go into my local ndis office and talk directly with one of the staff there.
pain management review appointment to review my shoulder plus most recent infusion for my back is approx mid July. Currently I’m feeling I only got small benefit from the pain relief infusion which is bit disappointing, at same time I know that can happen. Info I’ve read says on average, 20 to 40% of people who have the infusion get lots of benefit with 20 to 30% of people having zero benefit. Things that can make a difference in the benefit are correct dosage, the way the medication that is used works on pain receptors in the brain plus few other things. I’m looking forward to the review plus having my name recorded for next infusion which could be somewhere between 4 and 6 mths from now.
I have my 2nd Telehealth appointment with new psychiatrist on Monday. Psychiatrist seems quite nice, understanding and allows me plenty of time to gather my thoughts before answering any questions. I have noticed my psychiatrist does ADHD assessments, something I’m wanting to have done at some stage. She seems very thorough and has already sent off request to my gp for copy of all appropriate letters, reports etc. only downside is, the way her desk is set up, she doesn’t have her microphone in front of her plus she is quiet spoken. With my hearing not being 100%, I have had to ask her to repeat things she said a few times during the first Telehealth appointment
Please know you are in my thoughts. Sending hugs 💜💜
