Well tonight was the much dreaded nerve conduction testing (EMG). It went well and then a bonus, I got to see the Doctor tonight!! review the MRI results it cost me a few extra pokes with the needles but, it was worth it.
The EEG (brain wave testing) was "NORMAL" {LOL}
MRI Results:
Mostly Normal (Hah!! I have in writing I am "NORMAL"- ROFL)
L4-L5- disc desiccation (drying). Mild disc Bulge. Disc buldge slightly eccentric (are they saying I am old??) to the left. (Hah.. my temporary political confusion was not my fault!! LOL)
Impression: (the official determination) L4-l5 disc desiccation(drying) with mild diffuse disc bulge, slightly eccectric (odd or parculiar) to the left. Remaining disc levels are relatively unremarkable.
Other "insignificant findings" (insignificant to whom???) right renal cyst and a right ovarian cyst. (Hmmmm this is funny because I am dyslexic and my pain/numbness is on the left, {LOL}) These could have some responsibility for the pain and numbness we will have to investigate these further.
Well to say I am relieved that the nerves are not damaged, the brain is "working" and seems to be sending signals, and the discs are not needing surgery. I will have to take some medication for awhile, but it is supposed to help me sleep!! ah..glorious sleep, who knows maybe I will start feeling normal soon.
Thanks for all the encouragement and prayers!
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