Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 I understand you need for answers. It took me 15 years for a diagnosis. Mito is very often seen with mito. Mito can cause lack of energy to the brain, which can cause death of brain cells. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2004 07:12:06 -0700 (PDT) > To: > Subject: Re: Re: EEG results > > Thanks, I thought I remembered another test that the neuropsych Dr said I > should have. I will ask my neuro about the pet scan. The neuropsych Dr did a > bunch of memory, cognitive thinking test and a IQ test. Does Mito cause > asthma? And does it cause the right hemisphere problems, I know I am grasping > at straws here and should wait for the muscle biopsy, its just been a very bad > year and a half. I am so desperate for answers. Sometimes I feel like a > hypochondriac, suprisingly enough I have very caring doctors that assure me > that I am not, there is definately something going on they just have to find > it. > Thanks for your reply > > > Laureta Fitzgerald lfitzger@...> wrote: > > > Thanks for the update. > > An EEG can be normal in a person with a seizure disorder unless they are > having a seizure at the time. It is not the most specific test around. > > The right hemisphere dysfunction would probably be seen with a PET scan. I'm > assuming the neuropsychologist did testing (question type) to determine the > right hemisphere dysfunction. This kind of testing tells the end result, not > a cause, but can be very helpful. > > Asthma can definitely cause a drop in O2 saturation. Have you tried any of > the rescue inhalers such as Albuterol? You might have asthma that isn't > wheezing, but a tightness. That is what my son's and I have and it is often > missed. For me, if I take a deep breathe in and start coughing, I need my > inhaler. Air hunger can be a direct result of mito, with no pulmonary issues > at all. > > I hope you get some answers next week. > > laurie > >> >> Reply-To: >> Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:25:08 -0000 >> To: >> Subject: Re: EEG results >> >> Hi, Wanted to update you on what is going on with me. Everyone is so >> helpful in answering all of my questions. First I went for my EEG on >> Monday, the results came back normal. This confuses me since the >> neuropsych Dr had said I have right hemisphere dysfunction. I guess >> I will have to ask my neuro about this. I did call and the nurse >> said that I probably still have this dysfunction its just the EEG >> shows the electrical pulses in the brain. What test do I have to get >> done to show the hemisphere dysfumction thing. >> >> Now the Pulminary Dr calls me the other day and says that the results >> of the pulminary functions test showed mild asthma (oh and he didn't >> do the gas blood test which I thought he would do and it was >> mentioned here that I should have it done.)I am on oxygen 2 liters >> for the breathing shortness of breath problem. Am I correct in >> thinking that asthma wouldn't cause my oxygen level to drop??(unless >> its severe) He said he needed to speak to me further about things and >> wanted me to come in earlier than the october followup so I go next >> thursday the 5th. >> >> So I am assuming he wants to speak to me more about the test results. >> I was on advair before but it never helped me, also on steroids. I >> had 3 doctors (including this pulm dr)tell me it wasn't asthma. >> >> So I guess my questions are: >> About the EEG would it be abnormal if I had mito >> The asthma question would it make my oxygen level drop if I had >> asthma. >> I think that is it, sorry so long. Hope everyone has a great weekend >> >> >> >> >> >> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein >> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail >> is >> entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their >> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their >> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. >> >> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is >> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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