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Ive had a nice long run this time going heart symptom free. Although today Im sure my heart issues are due to stress and anxiety. My heart has been mellow for a long time now only kicking up here and there but Ive had new symptoms. I have had burning at different points all over my body, weird tightning of my lower legs, and my hand getting stuck in the shape of a claw. Symptoms seem to come and go all the time.

I saw a great Neuro today. I have a condition called Lupus Anticoagulant that I already knew about. This is a blood clotting disorder but that has comes and goes too. He said that my symptoms could be that or CNS damage. He immediately ordered an MRI due to the results of a CT scan that I had last month. I love how my regular doc told me not to worry about this result and then the Neuro tells me that I am losing brain tissue.

I know there are many ways for your CNS to become damaged but is there anyway to repair it? I see nothing online. I know Im jumping the gun but I want to be ready for what ever comes out of the MRI results. I just wanted to share so that if anyone is going through the same thing it might help. I cant believe Im going to say this but now I miss the days when I just had my PVC symptoms.

Lucy

[jkfrench]

Hey Lucy
I'll ask around about that one. I actually have a neighbor that might have the answer to that. (the repair of the CNS). I'm sure your neuro just wants to rule out CNS damage. Hopefully your symptoms are from your existing condition although they sure don't sound fun. I hope your heart settles too. As long as you realize why it is a little jumpier than normal then it should settle quickly.
When are you getting the MRI?
Jodie

[postpartumillness.com]

Hopefully sometime next week. Ill find out on Monday. Did you ever see the post I did about your site?

[jkfrench]

Yes! I sent you an e-mail. Did you get it?
That was a great post and I really appreciate it. In my e-mail I told you my plan.
Do you watch The Doctors? It is on at 6pm, I think on Fox. Great show. Panel of doctors. A plastic surgeon, ob/gyn, pediatrician and ER doc. (The ER doc is the guy from the bachelor). I don't think they ever expected it to be such a hit. I have learned so much watching.
Jodie

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No I didnt get that email. You will have to send it again so I can see what your plan is.

They scheculed 2 MRI's and a lot of blood work. They are going to do 1 MRI on my brain and 1 of the vessels in my neck. I will have answers on the 20th of Oct.

Hope you are well..

[postpartumillness.com]

I dont have a diagnosis yet. I have tested positive and neg for Lupus Anticoag over the past 5 years. I am hoping to get answers this month after all of these tests are done.

Lucy

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Hey there I just wanted to let you know that the MRI's turned out ok. They ended up doing a 2nd on my spine which made me really happy. End result is taking an asprin for the rest of my life. Since taking it a lot of my symptoms have gone. I just wish that someone would have told me to consistently take the asprin a few years ago. It would have saved a lot of $$.