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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2007I really need purrs
I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't going away and they are fairly serious and I don't know how serious at this point only that they aren't deadly. I'm on a combination of meds that are causing me to have seizures and neurodeficits. I already had a seizure disorder that was under control with medications that were used to control something else I have wrong. Then i was put on a medication that caused me to start having seizures. Then the medications weren't enough to control my condition, so I was put on more medications and when I came off of one of them I started having more seizures. So I have to stay on it for now. And the combination of all the meds is causing incredible neurodeficits so I can't think straight. My auditory processing gets garbled and I have a hard time interpretting it. It is like losing 30-50 IQ points just because I use my ears. And I now have an attention deficit problem. My visual processing is still okay which is good because that is the crux of my field - computer graphics. I had an EEG that showed abnormal activity in my left lobe so I have to go into the hospital to have further study done. It is done in the sleep lab and it is booked for the next two months, so I don't get to have the study done until the four days after Christmas. This has all been going on all semester. I lost my driving privileges about a month ago so I have been riding the bus and relying on friends and I don't know when I will be able to get my driving privileges back. It could be as much as 6 months after my last seizure. And since they won't change my meds until after the 4 day long EEG study in two months, who knows how long that will be. One of my instructors this semester has been incredibly nice about it the other has been a witch. I just keep telling myself that all I have to do is pass this semester. I don't have to get A's. Looking on the bright side, I am getting exercise using the bus system walking to and from the bus stops, I am saving money on gas, I am saving money on fast food because I can't just stop by to grab a bite and because I am a student, the bus is FREE. Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass fast purrs. Bridget >I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on >in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they >aren't going away and they are fairly serious and I don't know how >serious at this point only that they aren't deadly. Purring for you Bridget Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass fast > purrs. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Bridget}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} We're sending lots and loats of healing purrs. Keep us posted if you can, please.  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com <snip> > Looking on the bright side, I am getting exercise using the bus system > walking to and from the bus stops, I am saving money on gas, I am [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Bridget Lots of health purrs on the way. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk many heartfelt purrs, Bridget; it sounds like an incredibly frustrating situation -- we're thinking of you. Christine > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Bridget > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass fast > purrs. > > Bridget Oh, Bridget, that sounds awful. I can't imagine what it must be like having to deal with all that. I've got the furkids cranked up sending their power purrs for your health, your driving privileges, and your sanity. Hang in there, you WILL make it through. Please keep us posted. Dan Many healing, soothing purrs are on the way. I really hope they get your meds straightened out! I was just discussing this subject with another friend - I think doctors are just too quick to take the "recommendations" of drug company salesmen on how efficacious some drugs are. I've had really, really bad problems with Effexor and Neurontin and I will *NEVER* let them put me on SSRIs ever again. The side effects were disabling, but the withdrawal symptoms were even worse! I can really empathize with what you're going through, and you'll be in my thoughts and my purr-ayers. Hugs, CatNipped > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Bridget > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Bridget Get well purrs on the way. > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass fast > purrs. > > Bridget I just gave Persia some really good scritches and got her purr motor revved up for you. Jill > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going > on in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, > they aren't going away and they are fairly serious and I don't know > how serious at this point only that they aren't deadly. <gentle snip> > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass > fast purrs. I'm so sorry you are going through all this, Bridget. Lots of purrs are on the way. Wish there was more I could do. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Much good healing purrs and prayers are coming your way from us. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Bridget > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass fast > purrs. Then you shall have them :) This is a happy household & the purr machines are healthy & raring to go at all times Purrs Gordon & the FF Purrs are on the way. It sounds like a nightmare! One more plus for the current situation - you're 'going green' by not driving. ;-) I hope the time will pass quickly for you, and the problem is easy to find and to fix. SignatureJoy > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Bridget > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass > fast purrs. You must feel so stressed out and exhausted! I hope you get better very soon. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > visual processing is still okay which is good because that is the crux > of my field - computer graphics. This has all been going > on all semester. I lost my driving privileges about a month ago > > One of my instructors this semester has been incredibly nice about it > the other has been a witch. I just keep telling myself that all I have > to do is pass this semester. I don't have to get A's. > Bridget It's a tough place you're in Bridget. You don't want to lose what you've put into those classes-tuition, books, lab or other fees maybe- so you have the right idea, to get through the semester. And being told you can't drive now! This has to be stressing your body so try to stay as healthy as you can in what you eat and enough sleep. Is there a campus health service that can do anything for you? Counselors? Church? It just helps to have friends in the scary times. Purrs and prayers from our household. PatM > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > Bridget Purrs on their way. Your college/university might have a disabled student services person who might be able to help with the teacher, Suz&Spicey > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they > aren't going away and they are fairly serious and I don't know how > serious at this point only that they aren't deadly. <<<<<<<<<<Bridget>>>>>>>>>>> I'm so sorry to read this. Hopefully they'll figure out how to control the insanity and get you back to a normal life. I've asked the cats and they are purring up a storm for you. Speedy is giving doggy yowls and tail wags. Rog says he can relate. It is hard to give up what you've become used to, isn't it? You have our good wishes and healing thoughts for things to get better for you and your furry owners. Pam S. > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things > going on in my life because I just really wanted them to go [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time > pass fast purrs. Purrs coming your way. Have you read news:alt.support.epilepsy ? SignatureMatSav > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > Bridget {{{{Bridget}}}} You got it, hon. I'm so sorry you're going through all this, and to have to wait that long for tests is mind-boggling. I tell myself the same things about the bus. I suppose there are good things that come about when bad things happen . . . . Fellow bus-rider purrs to you, too ;-) Ginger-lyn SignatureHome Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) We started purring for you a few days ago Bridget, I just thought I'd drop a line and let you know. Hazel Az and the Phoenix Phelines > I've been very quiet up to this point about some medical things going on > in my life because I just really wanted them to go away. Well, they aren't > going away and they are fairly serious and I don't know how serious at > this point only that they aren't deadly. > >> snip< > Bridget We are sending you get well purrs and time go fast purrs from over the pond. Tweed, KFC and Boyfie (with his poor leg) > Nonetheless, I would appreciate get well soon purrs and time pass fast > purrs. > > Bridget Purrs on both counts headed your way. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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