I saw a new neurosurgeon yesterday.
She actually looked at all my mri's and reports and all that good stuff. Did two hours worth of tests, tortured me really well, and diagnosed me with Dopamine Responsive Dystonia. It's kind of like Parkinson's, but it's not. It responds very well to drugs.
After coming home and researching it, It answers pretty much all the problems I've had for the last five or six years, leading up to when I broke my back.
She started me on some cinnabun dope (The generic is Levodopa, I can't remember what it's really called) and I can't barely find my ass with both hands. It'll take a few days to a week for it to mellow out, but it already seems to be helping. This morning I could feel hot and cold with my left fingers, and my hands uncurled and my arms feel like noodles.

Anyways...
The reason I mention it is that I have a bunch of pm's backed up and I pretty much can't type, think, or know which way is up.
I'll get all caught up with everyone in few days, hopefully.
I'm going to put the laptop away and look at the ceiling for as long as it takes.
Lisa is here taking care of me, and although I'm pretty screwed up, I feel a million times better than I have, and things are looking up. :-)
If you guys would look out for me and let guys know I'm laid up when they mention I haven't gotten back to them, I'd really appreciate it.
If this new round of bullshit works out, I'll be able to get back to doing some things I enjoy doing, and be able to get back to being a general nuisance around here. :-)
Thanks!!!
Scott
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Get Well Scott. Glad things seem to be working.
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If you need more dopamine released into your system, start using coke. Joking aside, I hope all works out Scott.
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Keep your head up brother!!
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Hang in there, Scott, and feel better.


Oh wait - seems you're feeling all too well already. Be sure to save some for the rest of us! :-)
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Hopefully they found the root of the problem. Get and be well Scott. :-)
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Prayers for it working for ya brother.
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Best of luck with your health moving forward, prayers sent for brighter days ahead. :-)
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Hope this means you can live a more comfortable life :-) Good luck Scott and my prayers are with you.
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Glad they figured out what it is Scott - sorry it turned out to actually be something, though it sounds like it's better dealing with something known. We'll look forward to you getting back to normal, though we might not recognize you. :-)
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Thoughts and prayers with you brother on a quick bounce back.

I can't say that I've been where you are right now, but I can relate on some level. Hang in there.
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Hope the treatment works Scott. I will keep you in my thoughts.
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get well soon!!
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prayers sent for ya, get better
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hope you're up and about soon:-)
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Hope you feel better soon Scott. Prayers sent.
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A correct diagnosis is the first, best step in getting back to "normal."
Here's hoping this one is the one that does the trick, Scott.

Prayers for you, brother.
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Good Luck!!!
Finding the cause is half the battle.
At least they know what you have and can treat it.
Good wishes for you.
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Sounds like you may have the answers you need, Scott...I will send some good thoughts your way.
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Good luck Scott :-)
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