Upset, scared, and mad - Had a big fall, concussion, numbness...

hi Abby @amberpep
I moved your 2 most recent posts to the discussion "Upset, scared, and mad - Had a big fall, concussion, numbness..." so that you can stay connected to the people who know your story and want to hear your updates: good and bad.

The acronym CRNP-PMH means Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. So as far as credentials are concerned, your interim care is in good hands. I hope that the replacement hire also has a personality that you connect well with. That is so important and I think you could use an empathetic, caring person in your court right now. Best of luck getting your overpayment back from the dentist.

Thank you so much Colleen .... yes, it seems that ever since I moved from MD to VA everything that could go wrong has. I now live in a low income apt., and just barely get by financially. In Frederick I had my own condo, dear friends, a wonderful church ..... it was "home" and my condo was my "nest." And, once again, I seem to have a sign on my back that says "sucker." In MD I had a neighbor who constantly wanted my time, always coming over, or calling, and on and on and on. I finally had to say something to her. Now it seems it's happened again. A neighbor lady across the hall is constantly calling, knocking on my door, wanting me to come over, and visa versa. She's a nice person but she is hovering and I seem to have gotten myself into that same situation. She goes away every month for 4 days and asks me to take care of her cats, which I don't mind, but sometimes, it's just completely inconvenient. It ties me down twice a day to have to be here. Guess I better read one of my Boundaries books again, but I hate to hurt anyone's feelings, and it inevitably happens.
abby

@amberpep Yes read your boundary book I have fibro and back problems I've had to learn to say No for my own health some days you don't feel good so why suffer because you can't say No.Believe me with a fibro flare you can only take care of yourself so better get your book out.

Well, I did it! I wrote her a letter this morning, put it inside her mailbox and told her that I did not appreciate her saying to me, "you really aggravate me when you don't answer your phone." To which I told her I was reverting to my healthy lifestyle (e Bipolar 2) and that is, I eat dinner, clean up, shower, put on my nightclothes, and sit in my bed at the far end of my apartment either reading, on the compputer, or wcatsI havatching TV. I am not a slave to my telephone." Now we'll see how that flies - it won't I'm sure. It's very assuming to just "assume" someone will watch your , and take care of your plants, 2x a day .... it keeps me restricted here. And I believe the folks that watch her little dog feel the same way. So, now we'll see what happens, or not.
abby

@amberpep Sorry to hear that you fell but l suggest you go to a neurologist since you had a concussion. There is a reason you should be concerned about when you fall. And l am finding out if a doctor doesn't specialize in something they just don't know and as Los how to treat the problem. I had to travel all the way from Oklahoma to go to the mayo clinic in Minnesota because the doctors have no clue of encephalitis. And when l got there able all the test they said you were misdiagnosed. And l had to fire 4 neurologist. So do your research and check out the doctors carefully. God luck!!!

Hi Lisa ..... seems all is well now .... I had a lot of sleepiness for a few weeks but the worst part was the internal bruising. Wow. That's pretty well gone now too. Thanks so much for writing.
abby

So who did you see at Mayo in Minnesota? I have been researching what had been called a brain tumor and it suggests multi healthcare to see. Especially because I am now having problems talking, conversations, etc. I have other health challenges and would like to get the right diagnosis.

@tina5 I saw so many doctors but the neurologist that l saw was Dr.McEvoy. At first we didn't agree because right away she thought what my previous doctors were telling me was correct. She had it made in her mind that l was going to end up going to behavioral therapy but after all the other doctors and their diagnoses she finally had to say l was misdiagnosed but l would say Dr. Britton is suppose to be very good. I have done my research and he is one of the 2 doctors at the mayo clinic in Minnesota that deals with encephalitis. I wanted to go to him but l had already had an appointment with her. But her specialty was not in encephalitis oe encephalopathy l had to see a hepatkgist for that because it a disease with your liver. But there are so many neurologist at the mayo clinic but read their background because just because you are a neurologist doesn't mean you specialize in everything with the brain.

See a neurolgist

Hi Abby, I am from the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance. We are a non-profit that helps support anyone that may have had a brain injury, and a concussion is definitely a brain injury. It sounds like your kids are very supportive, but if you ever need to talk to someone else about questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to our organization. Our number is 612-378-2742. There is no cost for our services and our qualified, friendly professionals can help you with groundwork on research or refer you the correct services you may need to heal and get the relief you are looking for. I am sure it is frustrating. Wishing you all the best and keep us posted on how you are doing. -Michelle