Update

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Hi All

If this update sounds confusing, well, it is! LOL

Think I told you that I had an appointment with a specialist concerning my right

shoulder (it's a replacement). Well, he agreed with my Ortho that the shoulder

is frozen. However, what is strange here is that this

happened overnight. A few months ago my left knee did the same

thing. From my birth defect.....I have cerebral palsy......my body is

experiencing a lot of tone (contracted muscles) and spasms. I have

a home therapist 3 days a week and he can't believe how tight I am.

Well, I went to the Neurologist today. He wants to do a MRI of my

brain to see if there are any changes there. He told me that sometimes the

older you get the cp can maximize and you have a

breakdown of the nerves. One reason why I still have bladder problems and have

to be straight-cathed. He says that something

is going on and that he wants to get to the bottom of this. He did

say it is not all Fibro or Ortho related. I was born with a rather large

cyst in my left temporal area.

I also received Botox injections last week in my left hand and left biceps.

Since I had brachial plexus surgery 18 months ago I have

been receiving Botox to relax the arm and hand. It helps greatly.

The Neurologist also feels that the Botox will help my shoulder and hamstring

behind my left knee. Will be having that done in April.

I also have an appointment with Pain Management concerning the

pain I am experiencing with my neck....C1 and C2. This Friday is

scheduled for an epidural of the neck and also an evaluation of a

block for right shoulder.

Good news....My Rheummy says that I don't have Lupus and my Dexa Scan of the

lower spine looked pretty good. He told me I have Osteoarthritis but not

osteoporisis (spg.?)

I am tolerating my braces (on teeth) pretty well. I use a lot of wax on them

to

alleviate the pinching. Still can't believe this nice Orthodonist is doing

this all for free!

Well, like we said if this all sounds confusing......then it is! LOL

Have a Great Day/Night

~ Esther & Carol ~