Nathan Kibler ([info]volpane) wrote,
@ 2009-02-13 16:24:00
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EEG Update
I received notice from Swedish Medical Access program that I am approved to schedule my anticipated EEG procedure. I have an appointment for February 24th.

In other news, I attended a psychiatric evaluation for my DSHS application on Monday. What an ordeal. My assigned psychiatrist was a very pleasant man and knowing from my years of working for a psychiatric clinic that professionals often complain about giving these evaluations, he was quite accommodating of my tendency to drift to tangential subjects. He merely reminded me of what we were attempting to accomplish and moved onto his next question. Afterward I felt physically exhausted as I walked home (no, I can't drive or work for six months on doctors orders).

I realized now that the anticipation of the evaluation and worry about not being able to pay medical bills have brought back some of my delusions of the New Year's events. While I continue to observe them as clearly delusional, I confessed one primary delusion to the psychiatrist that I have avoided sharing before. In doing this I think I may have cracked through to a key subconscious reasoning although I am still having some difficulty assembling my thoughts together into a comprehensive report. When I do, I suspect there will either be fodder for some short stories or perhaps an Indiana Jones discovers a National Treasure using The Davinci Code type novel.

I still remain well and conscious, despite the stress in my life. I've been reconnecting to old friends through FaceBook's interface and perhaps spending too much time in other social networks I've joined, but I believe it is a helpful distraction and allowing me a sense of connection that I feel has been missing in my recent life.  Perhaps by the time I take my EEG, my doctors will have shared the information they have and come up with a more concrete diagnosis, until then I continue to meditate and do my best to remain calm.




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[info]daisydumont
2009-02-14 01:18 am UTC (link)
very best wishes to you. i would imagine this feels a bit like limbo until the tests and then the outcome of the doctors' evaluations. thank you for updating.

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[info]volpane
2009-03-13 08:57 pm UTC (link)
Thank you and you are most welcome. Waiting for results is the worst. My neurologist responds to email, so I feel confident I will get answers as quickly as possible.

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[info]barbarakelley
2009-02-14 09:02 pm UTC (link)
I've been thinking of you and wondering how you were doing.

I hope everything gets approved and you get the funding you need.

I'm glad you are able to look on the bright side of things, and see a connection with future creativity. That's a plus!

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[info]volpane
2009-03-13 09:00 pm UTC (link)
Dear Barbara, I am so sorry to read of your geese's troubles. I have been getting by despite my worries and having to wait for things happening. Focusing my mind on the silver lining of every cloud helps keep my attitude and mood high. Please forgive my slowness to respond. NK

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[info]squigglequill
2009-02-15 07:41 am UTC (link)
This is going to sound bizarre but...it's nice to read about someone going through harder stuff than I am. I've been in a severe depression for several months now, much of it brought on by feeling financially puny, with no money saved, thousands in debt, no real employment skills and a job many do not respect (I'm working at a bathhouse now). But I get on LJ and I got all these friends chirping away about their ambitions and fun times and I'm just feeling rotten. I keep feeling like I have no future and I'm numb to any kind of advice about me making my future. I'm just sort of emotionally paralyzed.

Just kind of nice to know I'm not the only one struggling right now.

Take care. One day at a time. You'll get through this. And you'll be stronger.

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[info]volpane
2009-03-13 09:06 pm UTC (link)
It is not bizarre at all, just unexpected...and knowing you and your own struggles, I appreciate your comment even more. Sometimes unsolicited advice is worse than the silence, but silence doesn't really help either. I do think of you and I know what it means to be paralyzed by your emotions. Your comments and your story posts let me know that you are working through your suffering, just as I do, so thank you for both.

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[info]drindod
2009-02-16 02:20 am UTC (link)
My apologies for not having responded to your reply on my comment from your previous post.....I've had a fucked up week (have any of the planets been through a mental meltdown? This past week has been insane!) and it wiped out all the energy I had left just to simply breathe...

You have been in my thoughts. I can relate to what you are going through as I was in a similar situation 2 years ago. I can imagine that it must be a huge relief for you knowing that Swedish has approved your application - does this mean that any future tests related to your current condition will be waived too, or does the financial assistance only apply to the tests that have been done thus far? I hope now that the financial aspect is being covered you will be able to concentrate on what really matters; your health, and reaching a diagnosis, so you can receive any treatment that might be necessary.

Has there been any follow-up on your hypokalemia status?

Be well.

I didn't know you're on FBook - I'm there too if you'd like to add me (Trin Stone).





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[info]volpane
2009-03-13 09:29 pm UTC (link)
No problem at all for being slow at replying, Trin. I have also been effected and I appreciate your thoughts for me. This is a difficult time for many, and who can keep their spirits up with all this doom and gloom in the newsmedia? And yes, there is astrological meltdown between Saturn and Uranus which won't let up for at least another year, because they are such slow moving planets. The good news is that things do get easier once Saturn moves into Libra.

The Swedish Medical Access program has given me 100% coverage for six months, so if this continues I will have to reapply, but knowing I've already been approved I think it will be easier. They back dated the coverage so that my first Neurologist appointment is covered, which is very helpful. I know I will be donating to their charity in the future, should I ever find myself with that oppurtunity.

My doctor did not find any abnormal issues with my blood work the week after my seizure, so I have only been advised to watch for more seizures and work with the neurologist to rule out damage to the brain. He has not yet answered my questions about hypokalemia, so until he does I don't know what my status is. He's moved his office to Mercer Island and he is even less accessible. Bruce will see him next week, so maybe I can get my questions answered then.

I will look for you on FB and friend you. Thanks!

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[info]barbarakelley
2009-02-26 11:47 pm UTC (link)
I haven't heard from you in awhile and was thinking of you last night, as I often do. How are things going for you?

I hope you aren't finding out dreadful news from all the Dr appt's...

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[info]volpane
2009-03-13 09:32 pm UTC (link)
Sorry for my slowness and inattention. The news thankfully is good, so far. I am getting by and keeping my spirits up. This week finds me working in the front yard. I hope to post pictures of daffodils as soon as they begin to bloom. The past week of cold and snow reminds me that winter is not yet over, but soon spring will arrive. I hope you are keeping warm and your geese are doing well.

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