Just a quick post to let you know I received the results of my MRI yesterday and they were “normal!” The nurse said, there was “no white matter, disease or evidence of MS.”
I’m very relieved to hear that my brain is normal and was so glad to have received the news before the extended Memorial Day weekend. A friend of mine said, “I’m very happy your brain is well. Now you can focus on healing your mind.” And this is so true. My brain may be well, but my mind does need to heal. I have already started that healing process (through ways I mentioned here) and will continue as long as it takes. This has been a learning experience for me and an important reminder to slow down and take care of myself. It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the things we think we could and should be doing that I think we all need that reminder to slow down every now and then.
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers lately. I appreciate you all. Be kind to yourselves and enjoy the weekend.
Stumble it!
Ginny says:
Glad your test came out ok & you found out before the weekend. Enjoy it now!
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Jumbleberry Jam says:
Such a relief! I’m so glad you got the good news so quickly!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says:
Yay! I knew it! :)
Now, considering my health saga going on, did they happen to test your calcium levels, by chance?
Also, I thought of you while at the hospital last night, when they made me drink the solution for the contrast CT Scan. I immediately thought to our talks this week, and the nurse answered the question – the IV contrast is no good. The ingested one is fine. Funny how life connects us all together, huh?
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Abbie says:
Glad to hear the good news. I would be terrified of MS, and I’m sure you felt the same way. Good for you for taking control and getting checked out.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Courtney from mommie blogs says:
that is wonderful news!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Meredith says:
I am so happy for you!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Isil says:
Great news!I am so happy for you!
May 24th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Stephanie says:
I am relieved and hope you continue to find answers and good reports. Still thinking about you and praying. : )
Steph
May 24th, 2009 at 10:31 am
piemoAped says:
Hi, outgoing posts there :-) through’s recompense the gripping information
May 24th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Casual Friday Every Day says:
I’m sorry I didn’t know that you were going through a MRI. I’m so happy to hear it’s showing normal results, though. How are you feeling physically lately?
Nell
May 24th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
D says:
So glad you got the good news this weekend! All your friends are here for you… always.
Have a great rest of the weekend.
D
May 24th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Deanna Piercy says:
I’m not sure if I’ve ever posted a comment before but I read faithfully. I’m so relieved for you. Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!
May 24th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Lisa says:
Oh thank goodness!! I really felt it would be fine but I’m so glad you are sure now. :)
May 24th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
phyllis says:
Whew. Very glad to hear it.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Mary says:
Just found your blog. I had the same symptoms. I stopped all use of aspartame and the symptoms disappeared. Especially happy to be rid of the migraines.
Good Luck.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Cat says:
Oh wow, I just saw this, thank goodness!
Best wishes!
May 25th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Katja says:
Thank God your brain is OK! Thank you for sharing the info, your experience, and the resources in your other post. I’ll keep you in my mind, and hope that you will start healing now better and faster when you can check this one out of your mind.
It is so important to have your health checked, and not just think the symptoms are psycho-somatic. Last summer I had breathing difficulties, and felt like half of my lungs were missing, and for one month, I thought it was anxiety and didn’t see a doctor. When I finally saw a doctor, I had 12 blood clots in my lungs, and it is a miracle I am alive today.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Lynn says:
I just discovered your blog for the first time through Phdinparenting, but I wanted to just say that I think it is great that you’re blogging openly about your anxiety. Anyone who has experienced anxiety will understand the cycle of being anxious about the anxiety! (On a personal note, I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life, but when I became pregnant, then breastfeeding — still going — it all went away, poof, like magic. So did the migraines I’d had since I was 16. I expect it will all come back again but it was an amazing lesson for me in 1) the amazing power of breastfeeding and 2) the way hormones rule my body.).
May 26th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Stephanie says:
good news! I am so glad to hear. :)
May 27th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Lynn from Organicmania.com says:
So glad to hear it! Thanks for letting us know.
Somehow I think you’re better than just “normal.” But I’ll have to wait for BlogHER to see! :) As for me, sometimes I definitely think I’m not “normal.”
May 27th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Annie @ PhD in Parenting says:
That is great news Amy. What a relief!
May 27th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Sandra @ Simple Living Revolution says:
I’m so glad to hear that Amy! Those symptoms did sound scary. I hope you have a pain free and peaceful future. :)
May 28th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Máire Clements says:
Amy,
Just catching up now. Thrilled at this fantastic news. I trust you are feeling well.
Enjoy BlogHer!
Máire
July 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm