I'm in limbo at the moment, with a constant headache, visual disturbances, extreme fatigue, muscle twitching and spasms, weakness and numbness on my left side, trouble speaking, extreme brain fog, memory loss, and tinnitus. This has been going on for 9 weeks.
I saw the neurologist on Monday and he sent me to get an MRI. Wait times in my city are very long, so we decided make the appointment at a hospital an hour and a half away. Today I found out that the appointment isn't for another 6 weeks. I shudder to think how long I'd wait in my city if 6 weeks is "much faster".
I know some people are in limbo for years, but I'm not as strong as these people. I'm 19, working three jobs, in school full time, and have to pay for rent, groceries, etc etc. I'm exhausted all the time and I'm starting to really struggle with this pain and these symptoms.
What am I supposed to do for 6 weeks before I can get the MRI? I feel like I'm walking on egg shells, too afraid to do anything for fear of making myself feel worse. I can't see myself lasting like this another 6 weeks. What have you guys done to help while you're waiting for tests or appointments? Mentally I just don't feel strong enough.
I saw the neurologist on Monday and he sent me to get an MRI. Wait times in my city are very long, so we decided make the appointment at a hospital an hour and a half away. Today I found out that the appointment isn't for another 6 weeks. I shudder to think how long I'd wait in my city if 6 weeks is "much faster".
I know some people are in limbo for years, but I'm not as strong as these people. I'm 19, working three jobs, in school full time, and have to pay for rent, groceries, etc etc. I'm exhausted all the time and I'm starting to really struggle with this pain and these symptoms.
What am I supposed to do for 6 weeks before I can get the MRI? I feel like I'm walking on egg shells, too afraid to do anything for fear of making myself feel worse. I can't see myself lasting like this another 6 weeks. What have you guys done to help while you're waiting for tests or appointments? Mentally I just don't feel strong enough.
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