Allissa Update

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HEllo Everyone, I just wanted to give everyone a mini update on me and

my current symptoms, and wanted everyone to respond with any helpful

hints or experiences. As I had previously written to Kim and

explained that the numbness is increasing, somedays it will be both

legs or all limbs, and then some days may only be a small patch on my

arm that is totally numb. I started experiencing tremors in my hands

when I try and do anything with them. Like pick up a cup. This is

really aggrevating, and hard for me to deal with. I went to a general

doctor last monday because I was in so much pain. My lower back just

hurt and walking was so painful. He ordered tons of blood tests, gave

me a cortisone shot, pain pills and muscle relaxers. Of course now I

am having side effects from one of the meds that is really

troublesome, and he is suppose to get back with me on that problem.

My problem is now that my RCB, Hemocrit and hemoglobin were all

extremely elevated. The doctor said that he would contact me on

monday to discuss these results, but Friday they called me in for a

B12 shot and gave me a script for a drug that is suppose to make my

blood flow better thru my veins. Has anyone had these types of

results? I am really scared now because I am feeling so poorly now,

and sometimes think I just can't make it to work or I feel like I

could just sleep forever. My energy level is diminished to the point

that any activity just completely makes me feel sick all over. I know

that I can't continue to put on my " happy " face and act like I feel

normal and well. Sorry this got quite lengthy, and thanks for taking

the time to listen to my whining, but I feel like I am fighting a war

all alone. If any of you out there have any advice or know anything

of the symptoms I am describing then please share your experiences

with me. Hugs to you all, Allissa