5/23

I had the 3 MRI's (brain, cervical spine and thoracic) with and without gadolinium (the contrast agent) this morning. The MRI's went well, but it really seemed to take a longer than 2 hrs, and it isn't like they were my first MRIs. The only 'complication' was when it came to injecting the contrast agent. The tech was able to get blood from my left arm's vein but for some reason my vien and needle with contrast agent were not cooperating. The tech decided she wasn't going to fight with the veins (thank god!) and just switched to my other arm. My right arm's veins worked without any problems. I think those veins are better, visibly anyway :) . **Back to my left arm and the 'complication': before the tech switched arms, she said I would probably have a little bruise on the left arm, and the burning sensation I was feeling would go away. It did burn, but she got a warm cloth and put on my arm. That helped.. and the burning sensation went away after a few minutes, which I was very happy about.** The tech said Dr.Aziz (my neurologist) should get the results in a few days.

I have not heard anything about the EEG that was done last Tuesday, 5/15. Once I get the results of the EEG and MRI, I will make sure to post something so you will all know :)

Well, I hope this blog is working out for everyone. It is a much easier way for me to keep everyone up-to-date with what is going on. Like always, please let me know if you have any questions.