I've been without home access to the internet intermittently for weeks. The cable guy came over and assured me I had connectivity, so the problem must be with my computer. He suggested I defragment my drive, something I already have the computer do automatically every week.
I did, however, do some extra "cleaning up," did a re-start, and presto! I'm on.
I'm home today as I had some minor complications following yesterday's colonoscopy. (It's true what they all say, that the prep is far worse than the actual procedure.) The results are that I probably have irritable bowel syndrome, and some polyps were removed for biopsy. They are looking for celiac sprue, essentially a reaction to gluten. The result? I have to give up at least the following: caffeine, carbonated beverages, nicotine, and spicy foods. In addition, I may have to watch what kinds of wheat products I eat.
My MRI results on my neck and brain came back. The neck (and the surgery from 2006) looks great, no problems. The Chiari malformation seems unchanged. The issue is with the blood vessels in my brain-- some sort of "abnormalities." Doctor has ordered an MRA (the nurse described it as "just like an MRI, but using a different software package"). Things they might be looking for: AVM (this is what Nate Fisher had on "Six Feet Under"), aneurysm, or any kind of "hardening of the arteries." Sheesh.
Just shoot me already.
Meanwhile, a reporter from the Wall Street Journal emailed me, as she found my post about using Zabasearch.com to find out info on the then-new boyfriend. She found the post hilarious, and wants to interview me for a story about internet searching for the WSJ! How fun is that?Wacky day.
4 comments:
Glad to hear that yesterday's procedure went okay. Good luck with the other results you're waiting for.
That's GREAT about the WSJ contacting you! In your interview be sure to mention Tales Of The Sissy! Just kidding.
Mark ;-)
Hey Doug
You aren't the only one with Internet connectivity issues. I had the same issue and I have chalked it up to recent Microsoft Security Updates and my Trend Micro anti-virus/firewall.
I had to look at my settings under IE 7, Tools, Options and it is still quirky but a bit better.
Call me if you need anything. Hope you feel better very soon.
Are you supposed to give up all those foods and stuff NOW? Even before test results are in?
What does "spicy food" mean? Where do they draw the line, and what kind of spice are they talking about?
Nicotine and caffeine! But you smoke! and drink coffee! Whatever will you do???
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