Believe it or not, I was back in the ER yesterday. If it hadn't been for the previous episode on Sunday night, I don't think I would have bothered. But my doc wasn't in, so I thought that I should err on the side of prudence.
When I had been playing my usual Sudoku early in the morning, I found myself missing a few squares and activating nearby ones. Hmm . . . I then realized that the tips of the fingers on my right hand were feeling a bit numb, for want of a better word. I did carry on with the game and was certainly able to activate the correct squares, but it felt like it required concentration.
Also, during the night I had sat upon the commode on one occasion rather than standing because I was feeling a little . . . perhaps woozy is the word or at least close to it. It had been just a hint of wooziness, but after the previous episode, I was being cautious.
Later, as I sat waiting in the ER, I also felt as though I had a band around my head. It didn't hurt but also felt numb. Once again, I fail to find good descriptors, for I don't know if a head can truly feel numb.
The young ER doc saw me reasonably promptly and put me though all of my paces, touching this and that and gripping the other thing, and even having me prove that my brain was still working by answering a few questions. Of course, they also had the results from the previous recent visit.
After they sent me on my way, it seemed like a good day to have a coffee in the park.
We carried on with our day by picking up groceries at two different locations, but I still feel a sort of band around my head, just over the ears and around and above. I get the weirdest symptoms, don't I? I just don't know what they are symptoms of, and no one else seems to either.
I think these episodes have been harder on Sue because all that she can do is to worry, which is something that she does quite well.
Take your hat off if it's too small! Seriously though, just be well! Sorry about the various troubling things happening. Glad you got checked out in easiest way...and had a nice breakfast. I see how hot/dry it is with the brown grass by the river. And your hat looks like it should help, actually.
ReplyDeleteHope this all works out soon. I would also be worried if I were Sue.
ReplyDeleteYou described your head so well. I can feel exactly what you mean. Is this all from the UTI? Oh, AC, I'm so sorry. And for Sue, too. Yes, I know she is very concerned, but I think we all are.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the same feeling one might get wearing a crown. Perhaps a sign you are the next royal in line for the throne.
ReplyDeleteI am a Rayner after all. Just say it; don’t look at the spelling.
DeleteSue was right to be concerned. I hope everything goes well for you 🙏 💓
ReplyDeleteI hope the symptoms go away soonest, and are nothing more than fleeting signs of stress or something you did or ate. You never know though. If it continues I would see an internalist.
ReplyDeleteMedical mysteries are concerning. I understand Sue's concern.
ReplyDeleteWhat the heck is going on. Fingers crossed you're soon sorted. xoxo to both of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're going through so much at present. I hope answers can be found.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I do like your cap - very smart.
I'm wondering if a chiropractor might help. It could be a pinched nerve from overuse of one arm and hand. Is that possible?
ReplyDeleteAnything is possible. The hand is fine today, but the head is still a little off.
DeleteI am concerned, AC. I am wondering if any of your clinicians may have/may want to have you undergo a Doppler of your carotid arteries. A Doppler is non-invasive but it can help to identify potential narrowing of the carotids going into the skull region. There is a potential that the balance issues, the fainting issues and feelings of wooziness could be a result of these vessels narrowing due to plaque. Confusion, motor control changes and even localized numbness can also be ancillary symptoms.
ReplyDeleteBe safe, my friend.
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Thank you. I'll keep Doppler in mind.
DeleteUgh, how scary for both of you. I sure hope today is better, and your symptoms subside.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Pipe above. Get your head checked out. Not sure symptoms of TIA but this may be your issue.
ReplyDeleteI'm a worrier too and now you have me worried. The band around the head sounds like some kind of headache; have you taken any painkiller? Perhaps sitting on the commode is a better choice for the time being! Hope that the mystery symptoms go away. Did the ER doc have anything to say?
ReplyDeleteYou are a mystery to them at that ER. I hope that your doc can sort things out.
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