Saw the local Neuro today because this pain is too much. First thing he said was that I looked terrible.

Did a good exam and noticed the cat bites on my arm. They look worse because of the anticoagulants and I have had so many. The cat doesnt like me...actually goes out of her way to attack me at times.

He was very upset about the bites and made a deal to help me manage the pain IF I promised to call the PCP to make a visit.

Well, I called and asked for an antibiotic so I kinda kept my promise.

Have MRIs scheduled Wednesday and will call neuro Monday to talk about results.

Having so many docs makes things a bit more complicated.

I actually forgot about the local neuro til the pain was so bad....

He is really a great doc...thorough and caring.

I am so discouraged and it shows...he is so concerned about my being "depressed" but I really think that is nor,al with all that is happening...guess its the stigma thing...

Doubled neurontin and cymbalta and added lunesta...hope that helps...I really wanted narcotics even though I have taken to avoiding them in life being the other half of a drug addict.

I am mad at myself for not taking care of the bites sooner though...with this device in my heart I do need to address any infection right away...I know better and the neuro said as muich. Glad he knows me...I stay away from the hospital and docs as much as I can...I should KNOW better...God has been watching out for me...thats all I can say.